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A resolution designating the week of May 6 through May 12, 2007, as "North American Occupational Safety and Health Week" and May 9, 2007, as "Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day".

Bill: 110-sres-193
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2007-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Health
Industrial accidents
Labor and Employment
Occupational health and safety
Preventive medicine
Special days
Special weeks
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: 
Designates the week of May 6 through May 12, 2007, as North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and May 9, 2007, as Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day.

action_date: 2007-05-10
text: 

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

Designates the week of May 6 through May 12, 2007, as North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week and May 9, 2007, as Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day.

Commends: (1) occupational safety, health, and environmental practitioners for their ongoing commitment to protecting people, property, and the environment; and (2) businesses that encourage a strong safety culture and incorporate occupational safety and health into their business strategies.

Encourages all industries, organizations, community leaders, employers, and employees to join with the American Society of Safety Engineers to support activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace during NAOSH Week and throughout the year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001, text as passed Senate: CR S6001; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950)
action_date: 2007-05-10
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 S6001, text as passed Senate: CR S6001; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950)
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the landmark case In re Gault, et. al., in which the Supreme Court held that all children accused of delinquent acts and facing a proceeding in which their freedom may be curtailed have a right to counsel in the proceedings against them.

Bill: 110-sres-194
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2007-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Due process of law
Families
Juvenile delinquency
Law
Right to counsel
Self-incrimination
Supreme Court decisions

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-11
text: 
Recognizes and honors the 40th anniversary of 
In re Gault, et. al.,
 the Supreme Court decision that extended the right to counsel to juveniles in criminal proceedings.

action_date: 2007-05-11
text: 

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

Recognizes and honors the 40th anniversary of 
In re Gault, et. al.,
 the Supreme Court decision that extended the right to counsel to juveniles in criminal proceedings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6030-6031; text as passed Senate: CR S6031; text of measure as introduced: CR S6023)
action_date: 2007-05-11
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 S6030-6031; text as passed Senate: CR S6031; text of measure as introduced: CR S6023)
action_date: 2007-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Oregon State University College of Forestry on the occasion of its centennial.

Bill: 110-sres-195
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2007-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Forestry
Forestry research
Higher education
Oregon
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-11
text: 
Commends the Oregon State University College of Forestry on the occasion of its centennial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6023)
action_date: 2007-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

Bill: 110-sres-196
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2007-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Idaho
Olympic games
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 
Applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics. Salutes those that make it possible. Congratulates Idaho on its selection as host for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

action_date: 2008-12-10
text: 

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

 
Applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics. Salutes those that make it possible. Congratulates Idaho on its selection as host for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10885)
action_date: 2008-12-10
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 S10885)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10885)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10885)
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6071)
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.

Bill: 110-sres-197
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2007-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
National service
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 
Acknowledges the accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.
 
Encourages all citizens to consider service in AmeriCorps and join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps and raise awareness of the importance of national and community service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6071)
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072)
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 15, 2007, as "National MPS Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-sres-198
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2007-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Enzymes
Health
Hereditary diseases
Metabolism
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 
Designates May 15, 2007 as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Day.

action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 

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

Designates May 15, 2007 as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6077-6078; text as passed Senate: CR S6077-6078; text of measure as introduced: CR S6072)
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6077-6078; text as passed Senate: CR S6077-6078; text of measure as introduced: CR S6072)
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Haleh Esfandiari.

Bill: 110-sres-199
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Arrest
Crime and Law Enforcement
Detention of persons
Government Operations and Politics
Immigration
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Passports
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Condemns the arrest, interrogation, and imprisonment of Dr. Haleh Esfandiari as a deliberately provocative and illegal act.
 
Deplores Iran's continuing crackdown on journalists and scholars and the dissemination of misinformation regarding their activities. 
 
Demands the release of Dr. Esfandiari and the provision of safe passage out of Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Louisiana jockeys for their continued success in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Bill: 110-sres-200
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Horse racing
Kentucky
Louisiana
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Commends Louisiana jockeys for their continued success in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
 
Recognizes: (1) jockey Calvin Borel for winning the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2007; and (2) the achievements of all current and former Louisiana jockeys in the Kentucky Derby.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-sres-201
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Life insurance
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the period beginning on May 14, 2007, and ending on May 18, 2007, as "National Health Information Technology Week".

Bill: 110-sres-202
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Health information systems
Information technology
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Designates May 14-May 18, 2007, as National Health Information Technology Week. 

Encourages the use of information technology and management systems to transform the U.S. health care system.

action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 

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

Designates May 14-May 18, 2007, as National Health Information Technology Week. 

Encourages the use of information technology and management systems to transform the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6154-6155; text as passed Senate: CR S6154-6155; text of measure as introduced: CR S6144)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6154-6155; text as passed Senate: CR S6154-6155; text of measure as introduced: CR S6144)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with regard to the importance of National Women's Health Week, which promotes awareness of diseases that affect women and which encourages women to take preventive measures to ensure good health.

Bill: 110-sres-204
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2007-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to health facilities
Health education
Health surveys
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical statistics
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Special weeks
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. 
 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women.
 
Calls for: (1) people to use Women's Health Week as an opportunity to learn about health issues that face women; and (2) women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings from their health care providers. 

action_date: 2007-05-16
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week. 
 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women.
 
Calls for: (1) people to use Women's Health Week as an opportunity to learn about health issues that face women; and (2) women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings from their health care providers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6212-6213; text as passed: CR S6212-6213; text of measure as introduced: CR S6201)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6212-6213; text as passed: CR S6212-6213; text of measure as introduced: CR S6201)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".

Bill: 110-sres-205
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2007-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child safety
Community organization
Electronic mail systems
Families
Internet
Parent and child
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: 
Designates June 2007 as National Internet Safety Month.
 
Calls on Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, educators, community leaders, parents, and volunteers to increase their efforts to raise the level of awareness for the need for online safety in the United States.

action_date: 2007-05-16
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2007 as National Internet Safety Month.
 
Calls on Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, educators, community leaders, parents, and volunteers to increase their efforts to raise the level of awareness for the need for online safety in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6213; text as passed: CR S6213; text of measure as introduced: CR S6201)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6213; text as passed: CR S6213; text of measure as introduced: CR S6201)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide for a budget point of order against legislation that increases income taxes on taxpayers, including hardworking middle-income families, entrepreneurs, and college students.

Bill: 110-sres-206
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commerce
Corporation taxes
Income tax
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Legislative resolutions
Minimum tax
Senate rules and procedure
Tax rates
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Provides for a point of order in the Senate against consideration of any legislation that includes a federal income tax rate increase, which may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative three-fifths vote.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6310)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the President of the United States immediately to recommend new candidates for the positions of the Attorney General of the United States and the President of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (commonly known as the "World Bank") in order to preserve the integrity and the efficacy of the Department of Justice and the World Bank.

Bill: 110-sres-207
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Attorneys general
Bush (George W.) Administration
Cabinet officers
Congress
Congressional-executive relations
Department of Justice
Development credit institutions
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Presidential appointments

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Calls on the President to recommend new candidates for the positions of the U.S. Attorney General and the President of the World Bank. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6310)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6310-6311)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity in the world's commercial fishing fleet and lead to the overfishing of global fish stocks.

Bill: 110-sres-208
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Fishery management
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Overfishing
Subsidies

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Declares that the United States should continue to promote the elimination of harmful foreign fishing subsidies that promote overcapitalization, overfishing, and illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing.

action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 

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

 
Declares that the United States should continue to promote the elimination of harmful foreign fishing subsidies that promote overcapitalization, overfishing, and illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6358-6359; text as passed Senate: CR S6359; text of measure as introduced: CR S6311)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6358-6359; text as passed Senate: CR S6359; text of measure as introduced: CR S6311)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.

Bill: 110-sres-209
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign leaders
Northern Ireland
Peace
Peace treaties
Political violence
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States strongly supports the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland; (2) political leaders of Northern Ireland, Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern should be commended for acting in the best interest of the people of Northern Ireland by forming this government; (3) May 8, 2007, will be remembered as an historic day and an important milestone in cementing peace and unity for Northern Ireland and an example for nations around the world plagued by internal conflict; and (4) the United States stands ready to support this new government and to work with the people of Northern Ireland as they achieve their goal of lasting peace. 

action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States strongly supports the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland; (2) political leaders of Northern Ireland, Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern should be commended for acting in the best interest of the people of Northern Ireland by forming this government; (3) May 8, 2007, will be remembered as an historic day and an important milestone in cementing peace and unity for Northern Ireland and an example for nations around the world plagued by internal conflict; and (4) the United States stands ready to support this new government and to work with the people of Northern Ireland as they achieve their goal of lasting peace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6359-6360; text as passed Senate: CR S6360; text of measure as introduced: CR S6311-6312)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6359-6360; text as passed Senate: CR S6360; text of measure as introduced: CR S6311-6312)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate