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A resolution honoring those who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay.

Bill: 110-sres-385
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
California
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Oil pollution
Oil spills and wildlife
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 
Honors those individuals and organizations who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay.

action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 

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

 
Honors those individuals and organizations who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14658; text as passed Senate: CR S14658; text of measure as introduced: CR S14643)
action_date: 2007-11-16
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 S14658; text as passed Senate: CR S14658; text of measure as introduced: CR S14643)
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Nebraska v. Pamir J. Safi.

Bill: 110-sres-386
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2007-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Members of Congress
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Dorothy Anderson and Blayne Garth Glissman, Jr. to testify in the case of 
State of Nebraska v. Pamir J. Safi
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Dorothy Anderson and Blayne Garth Glissman, Jr. in such case.

action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Dorothy Anderson and Blayne Garth Glissman, Jr. to testify in the case of 
State of Nebraska v. Pamir J. Safi
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Dorothy Anderson and Blayne Garth Glissman, Jr. in such case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14658; text as passed Senate: CR S14658; text of measure as introduced: CR S14643)
action_date: 2007-11-16
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 S14658; text as passed Senate: CR S14658; text of measure as introduced: CR S14643)
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week".

Bill: 110-sres-388
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2007-12-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Rape
Sex crimes
Social life and customs
Special weeks
Women
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: 
Designates the week of February 4, 2007, as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.

action_date: 2007-12-13
text: 

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

Designates the week of February 4, 2007, as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.

action_date: 2007-12-17
text: 

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

Designates the week of February 4, 2007, as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15790-15791; text as passed Senate: CR S15790-15791)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15790-15791; text as passed Senate: CR S15790-15791)
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14802)
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

Bill: 110-sres-389
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2007-12-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Intercontinental ballistic missiles
Military command and control
Space activities
Space warfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: 
Recognizes the U.S. security contributions made by the Air Force Space Command.
 
Commemorates the Command's 25 years of excellence and service.

action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the U.S. security contributions made by the Air Force Space Command.
 
Commemorates the Command's 25 years of excellence and service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S16056)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S16056)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16056)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S16056)
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14802)
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 11, 2008, as National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.

Bill: 110-sres-390
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Professions
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Designates March 11, 2008, as National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.

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 11, 2008, as National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S1892)
action_date: 2008-03-11
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 S1892)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1892)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1892)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14856)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the President of the United States to engage in an open discussion with the leaders of the Republic of Georgia to express support for the planned presidential elections and the expectation that such elections will be held in a manner consistent with democratic principles.

Bill: 110-sres-391
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Freedom of the press
Georgia (Republic)
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should publicly support free elections to be held in Georgia on January 5, 2008; and (2) the government of Georgia must conduct free elections open to independent reporting.

action_date: 2007-12-13
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 President should publicly support free elections to be held in Georgia on January 5, 2008; and (2) the government of Georgia must conduct free elections open to independent reporting.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S15571)
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S15571)
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15571)
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15571)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14856)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14856-14857)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park.

Bill: 110-sres-392
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Environmental Protection
Everglades
Florida
National parks
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Restoration ecology
Water Resources Development
Wetlands

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park in Florida. Expresses the dedication of the Senate to the success of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. 

action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 

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

Recognizes the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park in Florida. Expresses the dedication of the Senate to the success of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14998-14999; text as passed Senate: CR S14998-14999; text of measure as introduced: CR S14857)
action_date: 2007-12-06
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 S14998-14999; text as passed Senate: CR S14998-14999; text of measure as introduced: CR S14857)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the tragic events of December 5, 2007, at Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bill: 110-sres-393
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Health
Murder
Nebraska
Police
Rescue work
Shopping centers
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Expresses condolences to the friends and families of those killed in the shootings at Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007: Gary Sharf, John McDonald, Angie Schuster, Maggie Webb, Janet Jorgensen, Diane Trent, Gary Joy, and Beverly Flynn. Offers prayers and best wishes for recovery to those who were wounded.

 Thanks the first responders, police, and medical personnel who responded quickly and decisively to provide aid and comfort to the victims.

action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 

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

Expresses condolences to the friends and families of those killed in the shootings at Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007: Gary Sharf, John McDonald, Angie Schuster, Maggie Webb, Janet Jorgensen, Diane Trent, Gary Joy, and Beverly Flynn. Offers prayers and best wishes for recovery to those who were wounded.

 Thanks the first responders, police, and medical personnel who responded quickly and decisively to provide aid and comfort to the victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14999; text as passed Senate: CR S14999; text of measure as introduced: CR S14857)
action_date: 2007-12-06
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 S14999; text as passed Senate: CR S14999; text of measure as introduced: CR S14857)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Association for Cancer Research and declaring the month of May 2007 as National Cancer Research Month.

Bill: 110-sres-394
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Cancer
Congressional tributes
Health
Medical associations
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Congratulates the American Association for Cancer Research on its 100-year anniversary celebration. Expresses gratitude for the Association's contributions toward progress in advancing cancer research.

Declares the month of May 2007 to be National Cancer Research Month to support the Association's public education efforts to make cancer research a national and international priority. 

action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the American Association for Cancer Research on its 100-year anniversary celebration. Expresses gratitude for the Association's contributions toward progress in advancing cancer research.
 
Declares the month of May 2007 to be National Cancer Research Month to support the Association's public education efforts to make cancer research a national and international priority. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14999-15000; text as passed Senate: CR S14999-15000; text of measure as introduced: CR S14857-14858)
action_date: 2007-12-06
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 S14999-15000; text as passed Senate: CR S14999-15000; text of measure as introduced: CR S14857-14858)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Bill: 110-sres-395
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2007-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
History
Japan
Military bases
Military history
Navy
Special days
Veterans' organizations
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: 
Pays tribute, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to: (1) the U.S. service members and civilians who died in the attack; and (2) members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

action_date: 2007-12-07
text: 

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

 
Pays tribute, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to: (1) the U.S. service members and civilians who died in the attack; and (2) members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15010-15011; text as passed Senate: CR S15010; text of measure as introduced: CR S15034)
action_date: 2007-12-07
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 S15010-15011; text as passed Senate: CR S15010; text of measure as introduced: CR S15034)
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

Bill: 110-sres-396
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2007-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Civil rights enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Prosecution
Racial discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act. 

Calls for thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such conduct and vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.

action_date: 2007-12-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.

Calls for: (1) thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such conduct and for the cooperation of all private entities and individuals with such investigations; and (2) vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15704-15705; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15704-15705)
action_date: 2007-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15704-15705; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15704-15705)
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15034)
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 2007-2008 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology and celebrating the first time in the history of the competition that young women have won top honors.

Bill: 110-sres-397
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2007-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Awards, medals, prizes
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Mathematics
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Women
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: 
Honors the Siemens Foundation, sponsor of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and Technology, for its contributions to science education and academic excellence. 

Congratulates the competitors and finalists in the Siemens Competition.

Celebrates the many contributions of women in the fields of math, science, and technology on the occasion of the first time that young women have won both the individual and team grand prizes in the Siemens Competition.

Recognizes the dedication of parents, educators, and organizations such as the Seimens Foundation in helping young men and women achieve academic excellence. 

action_date: 2007-12-07
text: 

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

Honors the Siemens Foundation, sponsor of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and Technology, for its contributions to science education and academic excellence. 

Congratulates the competitors and finalists in the Siemens Competition.

Celebrates the many contributions of women in the fields of math, science, and technology on the occasion of the first time that young women have won both the individual and team grand prizes in the Siemens Competition.

Recognizes the dedication of parents, educators, and organizations such as the Seimens Foundation in helping young men and women achieve academic excellence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15037; text as passed Senate: CR S15037; text of measure as introduced: CR S15034)
action_date: 2007-12-07
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 S15037; text as passed Senate: CR S15037; text of measure as introduced: CR S15034)
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate