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A resolution designating May 15, 2008, as "National MPS Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-sres-559
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2008-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Enzymes
Health
Hereditary diseases
Metabolism
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: 
Designates May 15, 2008, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Day.

action_date: 2008-05-12
text: 

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

Designates May 15, 2008, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046; text as passed Senate: CR S4046; text of measure as introduced: CR S4032)
action_date: 2008-05-12
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 S4046; text as passed Senate: CR S4046; text of measure as introduced: CR S4032)
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution proclaiming the week of May 18 through May 24, 2008, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 110-sres-560
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2008-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil engineering
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
Special weeks
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: 
Proclaims the week of May 18-May 24, 2008, as National Public Works Week. 

Recognizes the contributions of public works professionals to improve public infrastructure. 

action_date: 2008-05-12
text: 

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

Proclaims the week of May 18-May 24, 2008, as National Public Works Week. 

Recognizes the contributions of public works professionals to improve public infrastructure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046; text as passed Senate: CR S4046; text of measure as introduced: CR S4032)
action_date: 2008-05-12
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 S4046; text as passed Senate: CR S4046; text of measure as introduced: CR S4032)
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

Bill: 110-sres-561
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air defenses
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Canada
Congressional tributes
International Affairs
Military agreements
North America

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Recognizes the contributions made by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to the security of North America and commemorates 50 years of excellence and distinctive service to the United States and Canada.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4119-4120; text as passed Senate: CR S4120; text of measure as introduced: CR S4114)
action_date: 2008-05-13
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 S4119-4120; text as passed Senate: CR S4120; text of measure as introduced: CR S4114)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors as the organization begins its 25th year of service to family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Bill: 110-sres-562
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officers
Police

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Recognizes, thanks, and honors Concerns of Police Survivors as it begins its 25th year of service assisting family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. 

Recognizes the sacrifices made by police families and thanks them for providing essential support to one another. 

action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 

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

Recognizes, thanks, and honors Concerns of Police Survivors as it begins its 25th year of service assisting family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. 

Recognizes the sacrifices made by police families and thanks them for providing essential support to one another. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4120-4121; text as passed Senate: CR S4121; text of measure as introduced: CR S4114)
action_date: 2008-05-13
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 S4120-4121; text as passed Senate: CR S4121; text of measure as introduced: CR S4114)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 13, 2008, as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-sres-563
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Families
Health
Preventive medicine
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Designates September 13, 2008, as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.
 
Recognizes the human toll of cancer. Pledges to make its prevention and cure a public health priority.

action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 

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

 
Designates September 13, 2008, as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.
 
Recognizes the human toll of cancer. Pledges to make its prevention and cure a public health priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4845; text as passed Senate: CR S4845)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4845; text as passed Senate: CR S4845)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 745.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4114-4115)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

Bill: 110-sres-564
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2008-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commerce
Consumer education
Crime and Law Enforcement
Data banks
Electronic commerce
Fraud
Government Operations and Politics
Identification devices
Identity theft
International Affairs
International cooperation
Internet
Names
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) it is critical that more progress be made by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in transparency, accountability, and security; (2) the private sector's success in Internet development is unparalleled and industry self-regulation must be assured through more effective ICANN contract compliance efforts; (3) WHOIS databases provide a vital tool for businesses, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other law enforcement agencies to track down brand infringement, online fraud, identity theft, and other online illegal activity, as well as for consumers to determine the availability of domain names and communicate with online businesses; (4) increased international private sector participation in various ICANN processes should be encouraged; (5) the United States and other countries should continue to allow the marketplace to work and private industries to lead in Domain Name and Addressing System (DNS) management and coordination; (6) the performance of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions contract, including updates of the root zone file, should remain physically located in the United States and the Secretary of Commerce should maintain contract oversight; and (7) ICANN should continue to manage the day-to-day operation of the DNS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4184-4185)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4185-4186)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.

Bill: 110-sres-565
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2008-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congressional tributes
Families
Family services
Military dependents
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 
Recognizes the daily sacrifices made by, and expresses gratitude toward, families across the country and the world in support of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Supports efforts of the Armed Forces YMCA and the many other organizations that work to assist U.S. military families.
 
Designates May 15, 2008, as Military Kids Day in the United States and at U.S. military installations throughout the world.

action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the daily sacrifices made by, and expresses gratitude toward, families across the country and the world in support of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Supports efforts of the Armed Forces YMCA and the many other organizations that work to assist U.S. military families.
 
Designates May 15, 2008, as Military Kids Day in the United States and at U.S. military installations throughout the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4202; text as passed Senate: CR S4202; text of measure as introduced: CR S4186)
action_date: 2008-05-14
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 S4202; text as passed Senate: CR S4202; text of measure as introduced: CR S4186)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Bill: 110-sres-566
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2008-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Brain
Health
Neurology
Special months
Speech disorders
Stroke

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Aphasia Awareness Month in June 2008. 

action_date: 2008-05-14
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 Aphasia Awareness Month in June 2008. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4202; text as passed Senate: CR S4202; text of measure as introduced: CR S4186)
action_date: 2008-05-14
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 S4202; text as passed Senate: CR S4202; text of measure as introduced: CR S4186)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Internet Safety Month".

Bill: 110-sres-567
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2008-05-15 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: 2008-05-15
text: 
Designates June 2008 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: 2008-05-22
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2008 as National Internet Safety Month.
 
Recognizes that the month provides an opportunity to learn more about Internet dangers and the importance of being safe and responsible online.
 
 Commends national and community organizations for promoting Internet danger awareness and providing information and training that develops critical thinking and decision-making skills needed to use the Internet safely.
 
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: 2008-05-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4845-4846; text as passed Senate: CR S4846)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4845-4846; text as passed Senate: CR S4846)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 746.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4285-4286)
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4286)
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association.

Bill: 110-sres-568
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Governors

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: 
Recognizes the leadership of the nation's governors. Honors their contributions to American politics and society.
 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association. 

action_date: 2008-05-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the leadership of the nation's governors. Honors their contributions to American politics and society.
 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4271-4272; text as passed Senate: CR S4272; text of measure as introduced: CR S4286)
action_date: 2008-05-15
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 S4271-4272; text as passed Senate: CR S4272; text of measure as introduced: CR S4286)
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Province of the People's Republic of China on May 12, 2008.

Bill: 110-sres-569
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2008-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Earthquakes
East Asia
Emergency Management
Families
International relief

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: 
Mourns the loss of life and human suffering caused by the May 2008 earthquake in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
 
 Expresses deep condolences to the people of the PRC and to all those affected by this enormous tragedy.
 
 Calls on the President to respond to any requests for humanitarian assistance made by the government of the PRC, and stands ready to support the provision of additional resources to assist those impacted by the earthquake. 

action_date: 2008-05-19
text: 

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

 
Mourns the loss of life and human suffering caused by the May 2008 earthquake in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
 
 Expresses deep condolences to the people of the PRC and to all those affected by this enormous tragedy.
 
 Calls on the President to respond to any requests for humanitarian assistance made by the government of the PRC, and stands ready to support the provision of additional resources to assist those impacted by the earthquake. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4423-4424; text as passed Senate: CR S4423-4424; text of measure as introduced: CR S4377-4378)
action_date: 2008-05-19
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 S4423-4424; text as passed Senate: CR S4423-4424; text of measure as introduced: CR S4377-4378)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and expressing support for continuing to enlarge the alliance.

Bill: 110-sres-570
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2008-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Albania
Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Central Asia
Collective security
Commemorations
Conferences
Congressional tributes
Croatia
Democracy
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Government Operations and Politics
Macedonia
Montenegro
NATO countries
Negotiations
Serbia
Sovereignty
Summit diplomacy
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: 
 Congratulates Albania and Croatia on being invited by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to begin accession talks. 
 
 Supports: (1) the invitations to initiate an Intensified Dialogue between NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia; (2) the aspirations of Ukraine and Georgia to become integrated into the Euro-Atlantic community; and (3) the enlargement of NATO, and the NATO declaration at the Bucharest Summit that NATO should remain open to European democracies able to assume membership responsibilities. 
 
 Affirms that any decision about NATO membership will be made through member consensus and that no country outside of NATO has a vote or veto with respect to such decisions.

action_date: 2008-05-19
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Albania and Croatia on being invited by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to begin accession talks. 
 
 Supports: (1) the invitations to initiate an Intensified Dialogue between NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia; (2) the aspirations of Ukraine and Georgia to become integrated into the Euro-Atlantic community; and (3) the enlargement of NATO, and the NATO declaration at the Bucharest Summit that NATO should remain open to European democracies able to assume membership responsibilities. 
 
 Affirms that any decision about NATO membership will be made through member consensus and that no country outside of NATO has a vote or veto with respect to such decisions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4424; text as passed Senate: CR S4424; text of measure as introduced: CR S4378)
action_date: 2008-05-19
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 S4424; text as passed Senate: CR S4424; text of measure as introduced: CR S4378)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate