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A resolution reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.

Bill: 110-sres-616
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2008-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Economic assistance
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Federal aid to health facilities
Human rights
International Affairs
Maternal and infant welfare
Mortality
Women
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: 
Commits to reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad through greater financial investment and participation in global initiatives.
 
 Recognizes maternal health as a human right. 

action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 
Commits to reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad through effective financial investment and participation in global initiatives.
 
 Recognizes that the right to access quality and affordable health care is essential to improving maternal health. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10423)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10423)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10423)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6976-6977)
action_date: 2008-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Eric Nord, co-founder of the Nordson Corporation, innovative businessman and engineer, and generous Ohio philanthropist.

Bill: 110-sres-617
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2008-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congressional tributes
Executives
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 
Honors the life and recognizes the accomplishments of Eric Nord, a civic-minded business leader, compassionate humanitarian, and dedicated family man.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7076-7077)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for a constructive dialogue on human rights issues between the United States and Bahrain.

Bill: 110-sres-619
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2008-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bahrain
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Negotiations
Rule of law

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 
 Supports a constructive human rights dialogue as part of the U.S.-Bahrain agenda and calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to aid in those efforts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7077)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 14-20, 2008, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week, to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease, and to foster understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on patients and future generations of their families.

Bill: 110-sres-620
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2008-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Kidney diseases
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 
Designates September 14-September 20, 2008, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 

action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 

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

Designates September 14-September 20, 2008, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 

action_date: 2008-09-08
text: 

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

Designates September 14-September 20, 2008, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141-8142; text as passed Senate: CR S8142)
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8141-8142; text as passed Senate: CR S8142)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 922.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7178)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7178)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.

Bill: 110-sres-621
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Murder
Police

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 
Honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998.
 
Expresses: (1) the condolences of the Senate to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10-year anniversary of their passing; (2) gratitude and appreciation for the professional manner in which the U.S. Capitol Police carry out their diverse missions; and (3) appreciation for the dedication U.S. Capitol Police officers have for protecting the Capitol Complex.
 
Commends the U.S. Capitol Police for their continued courage and professionalism in protecting the Capitol Complex and its employees and visitors.
 

action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 

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

 
Honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998.
 
Expresses: (1) the condolences of the Senate to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10-year anniversary of their passing; (2) gratitude and appreciation for the professional manner in which the U.S. Capitol Police carry out their diverse missions; and (3) appreciation for the dedication U.S. Capitol Police officers have for protecting the Capitol Complex.
 
Commends the U.S. Capitol Police for their continued courage and professionalism in protecting the Capitol Complex and its employees and visitors.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179)
action_date: 2008-07-23
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 S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 110-sres-622
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2008-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black colleges
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: 
Designates the week beginning September 7, 2008, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning September 7, 2008, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

action_date: 2008-09-08
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning September 7, 2008, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141-8142; text as passed Senate: CR S8142)
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8141-8142; text as passed Senate: CR S8142)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 923.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7301)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the role of the Lander Trail in the settlement of the American West on the 150th anniversary of the Lander Trail.

Bill: 110-sres-623
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2008-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
History
Trails
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: 
Honors the role of the Lander Trail (the first federal road west of the Mississippi River) in the settlement of the western United States on the sesquicentennial (the 150th) anniversary of the Trail. 

action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 

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

Honors the role of the Lander Trail (the first federal road west of the Mississippi River) in the settlement of the western United States on the sesquicentennial (the 150th) anniversary of the Trail. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9165)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9165)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9164-9165)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9164-9165)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7301)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7301)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 2008 as "National Truancy Prevention Month".

Bill: 110-sres-624
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2008-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Compulsory education
Dropouts
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: 
Designates August 2008 as National Truancy Prevention Month.

Encourages law enforcement, school officials, the judiciary, community leaders, and the business community to work together to address truancy.

action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 

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

Designates August 2008 as National Truancy Prevention Month.

Encourages law enforcement, school officials, the judiciary, community leaders, and the business community to work together to address truancy.

action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 

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

Designates August 2008 as National Truancy Prevention Month.

Encourages law enforcement, school officials, the judiciary, community leaders, and the business community to work together to address truancy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015-8016; text as passed Senate: CR S8015-8016)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8015-8016; text as passed Senate: CR S8015-8016)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 924.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7480-7481)
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.

Bill: 110-sres-625
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2008-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Airborne troops
Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: 
Designates August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
 Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 

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

 
Designates August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
 Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8016)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8016)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8016)
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7481)
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court of the United States erroneously decided Kennedy v. Louisiana, No. 07-343 (2008), and that the eighth amendment to the Constitution of the United States allows the imposition of the death penalty for the rape of a child.

Bill: 110-sres-626
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2008-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Capital punishment
Child sexual abuse
Constitutional amendments
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Judicial review
Law
Louisiana
Punishment
Rape
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
State laws
Supreme Court decisions
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the eighth amendment to the Constitution allows the death penalty for the rape of a child where the crime did not result, and was not intended to result, in death of the victim; (2) the Louisiana statute making child rape punishable by death is constitutional; (3) because 
Kennedy v. Louisiana
 was decided under a mistaken view of federal law, the U.S. Supreme Court should grant any petition for rehearing of the case and the portions of the decision regarding the national consensus or evolving standards of decency with respect to the imposition of the death penalty for child rape should not be viewed as binding precedent; and (4) the Supreme Court should reverse its decision on rehearing or in a future case because it was supported by neither commonly held beliefs about cruel and unusual punishment nor by the text, structure, or history of the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7481-7482)
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution welcoming  home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of the United States who were held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after their plane crashed on February 13, 2003.

Bill: 110-sres-627
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2008-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Colombia
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Hostages
Insurgency
Latin America
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: 
Welcomes Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves home to the United States after being held for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
 
Expresses gratitude to the government and military of Colombia for rescuing the hostages and applauds the U.S. government's contribution to this effort.
 
Calls for the release of all hostages held by FARC and other terrorist groups in Colombia.
 
Urges FARC to reject terrorism.

action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 

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

 
Welcomes Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves home to the United States after being held for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
 
Celebrates with the families and relatives of the hostages who kept faith despite being unsure of the fates of their family members. 
 
Expresses gratitude to the government and military of Colombia for rescuing the hostages and applauds the U.S. government's contribution to this effort.
 
Calls for the release of all hostages held by FARC and other terrorist groups in Colombia.
 
Urges FARC to reject terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8015)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8015)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8015)
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7482)
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7482-7483)
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including people living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of society and fully engaged as citizens of the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-628
Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]
Introduced: 2008-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disabled
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Disability Pride Day.
 
Invites the citizens of the United States to join in celebrating the pride, the power, and the potential of people with disabilities by celebrating Disability Pride Day.
 
Urges public officials and the general public to honor Americans with disabilities by educating themselves on ways to support and encourage understanding of persons with disabilities in schools, within the diverse workforce, as well as in our communities.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7483)
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of, and expressing the condolences of the Senate on the passing of, Bronislaw Geremek.

Bill: 110-sres-629
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2008-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Dissenters
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International Affairs
Legislators
Poland

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: 
 Honors the life and accomplishments of Bronislaw Geremek and expresses condolences on his passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7638)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7638)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate