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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding sexual assaults and rape in the military.

Bill: 110-sconres-97
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-09-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation
Criminal liability
Military bases
Military command and control
Military law
Officer personnel
Prosecution
Rape
Sex crimes
Victims of crimes
Women
Women soldiers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: 
Calls for the Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive strategy to increase and encourage investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military. 

Sets forth elements to be included in such strategy, including: (1) requiring commanders to be held accountable for sexual assaults and rapes in their units and for disposition of such cases; (2) developing prevention and response programs to create a culture that prevents sexual assault and rape in the military and encourages more reporting by victims; (3) reviewing the capacity of the legal infrastructure in the Armed Forces to investigate and prosecute effectively sexual assault cases; (4) examining any barriers on military facilities to conducting effective investigations of sexual assault and rape cases; and (5) ensuring that the command affords an alleged sexual assault victim an opportunity for a transfer if a military protection order is issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8280)
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy.

Bill: 110-sconres-98
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Blacks
Health education
Health planning
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Medical tests
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Calls on: (1) the President to develop a national AIDS strategy; (2) the federal government to partner with African-American communities to develop strategies to reduce and reverse the impact of the epidemic; (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase education and outreach regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and (4) the people of the United States to educate themselves about HIV infection and the ways in which they can protect themselves.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8533-8534)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the University of Nebraska at Omaha for its 100 years of commitment to higher education.

Bill: 110-sconres-99
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2008-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Nebraska

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: 
Congratulates the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 100 years of outstanding service in fulfilling its mission of providing sound learning and education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8862-8863)
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.

Bill: 110-sconres-100
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
World War I

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Declares that, in recognition of the historic contributions of the U.S. veterans who served in World War I, the last surviving U.S. veteran of such War (Frank Woodruff Buckles) should be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to these great Americans.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9216)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the University of Nebraska at Omaha for its 100 years of commitment to higher education.

Bill: 110-sconres-101
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Nebraska

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Congratulates the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 100 years of outstanding service in fulfilling its mission of providing sound learning and education.

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 100 years of outstanding service in fulfilling its mission of providing sound learning and education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9345-9346; text as passed Senate: CR S9345-9346; text of measure as introduced: CR S9285)
action_date: 2008-09-23
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 S9345-9346; text as passed Senate: CR S9345-9346; text of measure as introduced: CR S9285)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV.

Bill: 110-sconres-102
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Affordable housing
Housing and Community Development
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Preventive medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9425)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.

Bill: 110-sconres-103
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Anniversaries
Commemorations
Community health services
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to health facilities
Health education
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.

Commends the efforts of community organizations and health care providers in minority communities to deliver human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) care and services.

Encourages minorities to educate themselves about the HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment and to reduce the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. 

Expresses support for the continued funding of the Initiative and other federal programs to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and provide treatment to those affected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9425-9426)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after school programs.

Bill: 110-sconres-104
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2008-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
School-age child care
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.

action_date: 2008-09-26
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 &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9606-9607; text as passed Senate: CR S9606-9607)
action_date: 2008-09-26
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 S9606-9607; text as passed Senate: CR S9606-9607)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 6063.

Bill: 110-sconres-105
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2008-10-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislation
Space activities

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-01
text: 
Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 6063 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008).

action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 

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

Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 6063 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Mr. Lampson asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10678; text: CR H10678)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-10-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10388; text as passed Senate: CR S10388; text of measure as introduced: CR S10339)
action_date: 2008-10-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10388; text as passed Senate: CR S10388; text of measure as introduced: CR S10339)
action_date: 2008-10-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commending the Government of Switzerland for ongoing assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, urging the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to intensify cooperation with the Government of Switzerland and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on the case of Robert Levinson, and expressing sympathy to the family of Robert Levinson.

Bill: 110-sconres-106
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Europe
International cooperation
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Missing persons
Switzerland

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Commends the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran and the government of Switzerland for the ongoing assistance to the U.S. government and to the family of Robert Levinson. 
 
Expresses appreciation for efforts by Iranian officials to ensure the safety of Robert Levinson's family during their December 2007 visit to Iran, as well as for the promise of continued assistance.
 
Urges: (1) the government of Iran to intensify its cooperation on the Levinson investigation with the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran and to share the results of its investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and (2) the President and U.S. allies to engage with Iranian government officials to raise the Levinson case at every opportunity. 
 
Expresses sympathy to the family of Robert Levinson during this trying period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10756)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10756-10757)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balanced budget and protect Social Security surpluses.

Bill: 110-sjres-1
Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2007-01-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Balanced budgets
Budget deficits
Budget surpluses
Congress
Constitutional amendments
Debt limit
Federal budget process
Federal budgets
Government trust funds
House rules and procedure
Law
Legislation
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Record votes
Senate rules and procedure
Social Welfare
Social security finance
Tax rates
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-04
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. 

Bars any surplus of receipts (including interest) over outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds from being counted for purposes of this article. Requires any deficit of receipts (including interest) relative to outlays of such trust funds to be counted and to be completely offset by a surplus of all other receipts over all other outlays. 

Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. 

Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. 

Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by a roll call vote. 

Authorizes the Congress to waive these provisions when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution which becomes law. 

Allows any enforcement or implementation legislation of the Congress to rely on estimates of outlays and receipts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-01-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S186-187)
action_date: 2007-01-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill: 110-sjres-2
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2007-01-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional terms of office
Constitutional amendments
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Term limits

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-12
text: Constitutional Amendment - Limits Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-01-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution to specify an expiration date for the authorization of use of military force under the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 and to authorize the continuing presence of United States forces in Iraq after that date for certain military operations and activities.

Bill: 110-sjres-3
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Border patrols
Congress
Congress and military policy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Legislative resolutions
Logistics
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Police
Police training
Terrorism
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: 
States that the authority conveyed by the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107-243) shall expire on December 31, 2007, unless otherwise provided in another enacted Joint Resolution.
 
Permits the post-December 31, 2007, presence of U.S. Armed Forces personnel in Iraq for: (1) training, equipping, and advising Iraqi security and police forces; (2) U.S. military and civilian force protection; (3) support of Iraqi security forces for border protection; (4) targeted counter-terrorism operations against al Qaeda and foreign fighters within Iraq; and (5) related logistical support. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217)
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2216-2217)
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.

Bill: 110-sjres-5
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2007-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: American Revolution
Armed Forces and National Security
Citizenship
Europe
History
Military history
Officer personnel
Poland

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: 
Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.

action_date: 2007-03-15
text: 

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

 
Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.

action_date: 2007-03-19
text: 

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

 
Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3283; text as passed Senate: CR S3283)
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3283; text as passed Senate: CR S3283)
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2630-2631)
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Walter E. Massey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

Bill: 110-sjres-6
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2007-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
District of Columbia
Federal officials
Law
Museums
Smithsonian Institution
Trusts and trustees

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: 
Reappoints Walter E. Massey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

Bill: 110-sjres-10
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2007-03-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitutional amendments
Equality before the law
Law
Sex discrimination
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3845)
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3845)
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools.

Bill: 110-sjres-11
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2007-03-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitutional amendments
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Law
Religion
Religion in the public schools
Religious liberty
Student activities

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits anything in the Constitution, including amendments, from being construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school, or to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer at a public school extracurricular activity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4214-4215)
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in Senate