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A resolution honoring the accomplishments of Stephen Joel Trachtenberg as president of the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in recognition of his upcoming retirement in July 2007.

Bill: 110-sres-210
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
College administration
Colleges
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Education
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Government attorneys
Higher education
Law
Lawyers
School personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Salutes the achievements of Steven Joel Trachtenberg as president of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in recognition of his retirement from such service.
 
Recognizes his achievements in higher education as an author, attorney, and public official.

action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 

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

 
Salutes the achievements of Steven Joel Trachtenberg as president of The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in recognition of his retirement from such service.
 
Recognizes his achievements in higher education as an author, attorney, and public official.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR H12314)
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR H12314)
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12314-12315)
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12314-12315)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6312)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6312-6313)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the profound concerns of the Senate regarding the transgression against freedom of thought and expression that is being carried out in Venezuela, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-sres-211
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2007-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Foreign leaders
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Latin America
Regionalism (International organization)
Science, Technology, Communications
Television stations
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 
Expresses profound concern about the transgression against freedom of thought and expression in Venezuela by President Hugo Chavez's refusal to renew the concession of Radio Caracas Television.
 
 Encourages the Organization of American States (OAS) to respond appropriately to such transgression.

action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 

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

 
Expresses profound concern about the transgression against freedom of thought and expression in Venezuela by President Hugo Chavez's refusal to renew the concession of Radio Caracas Television.
 
 Encourages the Organization of American States (OAS) to respond appropriately to such transgression.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6923; text as passed Senate: CR S6923)
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6923; text as passed Senate: CR S6923)
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 178.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6407-6408)
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate relating to legislation to curb global warming.

Bill: 110-sres-212
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2007-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air pollution control
Alternative energy sources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Electric power production
Energy
International Affairs
International environmental cooperation
Labor and Employment
Poverty
Social Welfare
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that any comprehensive, mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reduction program enacted by Congress should include: (1) determinations of the extent to which other countries that are major contributors of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations have established programs that are comparable in the effectiveness to the U.S. program; (2) consequences, in the form of a review of the program or change to other U.S. policies, if such other countries' programs are found to be less effective; (3) determinations relating to whether the U.S. program is increasing the rate of poverty or unemployment in the United States and, if so, a process to review the program; and (4) effective incentives for private entities that sell electricity to increase the percentage of sales generated by clean energy sources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6408)
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6390)
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 110-sres-213
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2007-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Men
Preventive medicine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: 
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.

action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7776-7777; text as passed Senate: CR S7776-7777)
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7776-7777; text as passed Senate: CR S7776-7777)
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6484)
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately release Dr. Haleh Esfandiari.

Bill: 110-sres-214
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2007-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Detention of persons
Diplomacy
Immigration
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Passports

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 
Calls on the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Dr. Haleh Esfandiari, replace her lost travel documents, and cease its harassment tactics.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. government, through all appropriate means and diplomatic channels, should encourage the government of Iran to release Dr. Esfandiari and offer her an apology; and (2) the United States should coordinate its response with its allies throughout the Middle East, other governments, and all appropriate international organizations.

action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 

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

 
Calls on the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Dr. Haleh Esfandiari, replace her lost travel documents, and cease its harassment tactics.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. government, through all appropriate means and diplomatic channels, should encourage the government of Iran to release Dr. Esfandiari and offer her an apology; and (2) the United States should coordinate its response with its allies throughout the Middle East, other governments, and all appropriate international organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6597-6598; text as passed Senate: CR S6598; text of measure as introduced: CR S6897)
action_date: 2007-05-24
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 S6597-6598; text as passed Senate: CR S6598; text of measure as introduced: CR S6897)
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2007, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".

Bill: 110-sres-215
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2007-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Fire fighters
Health
Medical personnel
Police
Rescue work
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 
Designates September 25, 2007, as National First Responder Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 

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

 
Designates September 25, 2007, as National First Responder Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

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

 
Designates September 25, 2007, as National First Responder Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8156-8158; text as passed Senate: CR S8158)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8156-8158; text as passed Senate: CR S8158)
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 201.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6897-6898)
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6898)
action_date: 2007-01-24
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 National Cancer Research Month.

Bill: 110-sres-216
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Cancer
Congressional tributes
Health
Health education
Medical associations
Medical research
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
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 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: 2007-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6898)
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning May 20, 2007, as "National Hurricane Preparedness Week".

Bill: 110-sres-217
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2007-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorations
Hurricanes
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 
Expresses support for the President's goals in proclaiming the week beginning May 20, 2007, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the President's goals in proclaiming the week beginning May 20, 2007, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to be prepared for the upcoming hurricane season and to promote awareness of the dangers of hurricanes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6921-6922; text as passed Senate: CR S6921-6922; text of measure as introduced: CR S6898-6899)
action_date: 2007-05-24
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 S6921-6922; text as passed Senate: CR S6921-6922; text of measure as introduced: CR S6898-6899)
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

Bill: 110-sres-218
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional publications
Government Operations and Politics
Senate Rules and Administration
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 250 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration. 

action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 

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

 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 250 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6922; text as passed Senate: CR S6922; text of measure as introduced: CR S6899)
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6922; text as passed Senate: CR S6922; text of measure as introduced: CR S6899)
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the year 2007 as the official 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia.

Bill: 110-sres-219
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2007-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Boats and boating
Energy
Georgia
Hydroelectric power
Lakes
Marine terminals
Outdoor recreation
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia. 

action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6922; text as passed Senate: CR S6922; text of measure as introduced: CR S6899)
action_date: 2007-05-24
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 S6922; text as passed Senate: CR S6922; text of measure as introduced: CR S6899)
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.

Bill: 110-sres-220
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2007-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Craig Thomas, a former Senator from Wyoming; (2) mourns the loss of one of its most esteemed members; and (3) expresses its condolences to the people of Wyoming and to his wife, Susan, and his four children.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns June 5, 2007, it shall stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Thomas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7095-7096; text as passed Senate: CR S7095; text of measure as introduced: CR S7077)
action_date: 2007-06-05
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 S7095-7096; text as passed Senate: CR S7095; text of measure as introduced: CR S7077)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month and efforts to educate people about peripheral arterial disease.

Bill: 110-sres-221
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2007-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cardiovascular diseases
Health
Health education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month and efforts to educate people about the disease; and (2) raising awareness of the consequences of undiagnosed and untreated peripheral arterial disease and the need to seek appropriate care. Acknowledges the importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health. 

action_date: 2007-08-01
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month and efforts to educate people about the disease; and (2) raising awareness of the consequences of undiagnosed and untreated peripheral arterial disease and the need to seek appropriate care. Acknowledges the importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10678)
action_date: 2007-08-01
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 S10678)
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10678)
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10678)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7194)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-sres-222
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2007-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cancer
Health
Health education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 

action_date: 2007-09-10
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 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S11352)
action_date: 2007-09-10
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 S11352)
action_date: 2007-09-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11352)
action_date: 2007-09-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11352)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7194)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7194)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate