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A resolution commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Mississippi, while working in the name of American democracy to register voters and secure civil rights during the summer of 1964, which has become known as "Freedom Summer".

Bill: 110-sres-600
Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights movements
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Legislation
Mississippi
Murder
Voter registration
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Encourages all Americans to pause and remember Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner and the 44th anniversary of their deaths.
 
Commemorates their lives and work, and those of all other brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of civil rights and voting rights for all Americans.
 
Commemorates and acknowledges the legacy of the brave Americans who participated in the civil rights movement and the role that they played in changing the hearts and minds of Americans, and creating the political climate necessary to pass legislation to expand such rights.

action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 

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

 
Encourages all Americans to pause and remember Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner and the 44th anniversary of their deaths.
 
Commemorates their lives and work, and those of all other brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of civil rights and voting rights for all Americans.
 
Commemorates and acknowledges the legacy of the brave Americans who participated in the civil rights movement and the role that they played in changing the hearts and minds of Americans, and creating the political climate necessary to pass legislation to expand such rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6095-6096; text as passed Senate: CR S6095-6096; text of measure as introduced: CR S6025-6026)
action_date: 2008-06-24
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 S6095-6096; text as passed Senate: CR S6095-6096; text of measure as introduced: CR S6025-6026)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 19 through October 25, 2008, as "National Save for Retirement Week".

Bill: 110-sres-601
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2008-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Income tax
Labor and Employment
Pension funds
Retirement
Saving and investment
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Tax preferences
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: 
Designates October 19-25, 2008, as National Save for Retirement Week.
 
Supports the need to raise public awareness of efficiently utilizing substantial tax revenues that currently subsidize retirement savings (revenues in excess of $170 billion for the FY2007 Budget).
 
Supports the need to raise public awareness of the importance to save adequately for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles.

action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 

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

 
Designates October 19-25, 2008, as National Save for Retirement Week.
 
Supports the need to raise public awareness of efficiently utilizing substantial tax revenues that currently subsidize retirement savings (revenues in excess of $170 billion for the FY2007 Budget).
 
Supports the need to raise public awareness of the importance to save adequately for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles.


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: 2008-06-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6169-6170)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-sres-602
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2008-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Life insurance
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6170)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and communist eras.

Bill: 110-sres-603
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Archives
Arts, Culture, Religion
Communism
Compensation (Law)
Compensation for victims of crime
Conferences
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
History
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Law
Legislation
Lithuania
Nazism
Negotiations
Poland
Religion
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
 States that the Senate appreciates the efforts of those countries in Europe that have enacted legislation for the restitution of, or compensation for, private, communal, and religious property confiscated during the Nazi or Communist eras. 
 
Urges the governments of Poland and Lithuania and the governments of other European countries that have not already done so to enact legislation so that victims, and communities, of Nazi persecution whose private religious, or communal, property was confiscated by the Nazis and in turn seized by a Communist government are able to obtain restitution of, or compensation for, such property. 
 
Welcomes a country in Europe to host a 2009 follow-up international conference to the Washington Conference on Holocaust-Era Assets which would address issues relating to: (1) restitution or compensation; and (2) the opening of archives and the work of historical commissions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6295-6296)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6296-6297)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the California State University, Fresno Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series.

Bill: 110-sres-604
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
California
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
 Congratulates the California State University Fresno Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series. 

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 

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

Congratulates the California State University Fresno Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6304-6305; text as passed Senate: CR S6304-6305; text of measure as introduced: CR S6297)
action_date: 2008-06-26
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 S6304-6305; text as passed Senate: CR S6304-6305; text of measure as introduced: CR S6297)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans of Operation Vittles.

Bill: 110-sres-605
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Blockade
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
History
International Affairs
International relief
Military airlift
Military history
U.S.S.R.
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift as the largest and longest running humanitarian airlift operation in history.
 
Honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who participated in and supported the Airlift.
 
Commends the close friendship forged between the American, British, and German people through the Airlift.
 
Applauds the men and women of the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command who still work diligently to provide hope, save lives, and deliver freedom around the world in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives.

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift as the largest and longest running humanitarian airlift operation in history.
 
Honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who participated in and supported the Airlift.
 
Commends the close friendship forged between the American, British, and German people through the Airlift.
 
Applauds the men and women of the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command who still work diligently to provide hope, save lives, and deliver freedom around the world in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6305; text as passed Senate: CR S6305; text of measure as introduced: CR S6297-6298)
action_date: 2008-06-26
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 S6305; text as passed Senate: CR S6305; text of measure as introduced: CR S6297-6298)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 27, 2008, as National HIV Testing Day.

Bill: 110-sres-606
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Commemorations
Government Operations and Politics
Health counseling
Health education
Health planning
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Medical supplies
Medical tests
Minorities
Minority health
Public service advertising
Sexually transmitted diseases
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-27
text: 
Designates June 27, 2008, as National HIV Testing Day.

Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize such day, publicize its importance, encourage individuals to undergo counseling and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and establish and maintain effective linkages to care and treatment services for individuals testing positive; (2) use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a fast and efficient method of HIV testing; (3) media organizations to carry messages in support of the Day; and (4) the President to emphasize the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among all individuals in the United States, especially among minority communities.

Expresses support for the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among minorities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6330-6331)
action_date: 2008-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".

Bill: 110-sres-607
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2008-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Child health
Child safety
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Health
Parent-school relationships
Special days
Year round schools

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: 
Designates July 10, 2008, as National Summer Learning Day.
 
Urges people to promote summer learning activities to send youth back to school ready to learn, support working parents and their children, and keep children safe and healthy during the summer months.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6364-6365)
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of North Carolina.

Bill: 110-sres-608
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
North Carolina
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former Senator from North Carolina.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on July 7, 2008, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Helms.

action_date: 2008-07-07
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former Senator from North Carolina.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on July 7, 2008, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Helms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6367; text as passed Senate: CR S6367; text of measure as introduced: CR S6365)
action_date: 2008-07-07
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 S6367; text as passed Senate: CR S6367; text of measure as introduced: CR S6365)
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the need for rapid recapitalization of the KC-135 aerial refueling fleet through re-competition of the United States Air Force's KC-X solicitation.

Bill: 110-sres-609
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2008-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Competitive bidding
Congress
Congressional investigations
Defense procurement
Government Operations and Politics
Tanker aircraft

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: 
Encourages the Air Force to quickly recompete the KC-X (aerial refueling aircraft) solicitation on terms the Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommended in its June 18, 2008, decision.
 
Recognizes that a rapid, thorough, and fair recompetition is the best means to provide the Air Force with next-generation aerial refueling tanker capability in a timely manner.
 
Recognizes that such solicitation is the first of a three-phased strategy for recapitalizing the tanker fleet, and that it should be based on a full and transparent competition to select a single aircraft design.
 
Supports the GAO recommendation that the Air Force reopen discussions with the offerors, obtain and reevaluate revised proposals, and make a new source selection decision.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6365)
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Administration.

Bill: 110-sres-610
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug abuse
Drug law enforcement
Federal employees
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: 
Congratulates the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on its 35th anniversary, honors the heroic sacrifice of its employees, and gives heartfelt thanks to the men and women of the DEA for their efforts to defend the people of the United States from illegal drugs and terrorism.

action_date: 2008-07-11
text: 

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

Congratulates the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on its 35th anniversary, honors the heroic sacrifice of its employees, and gives heartfelt thanks to the men and women of the DEA for their efforts to defend the people of the United States from illegal drugs and terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S6611)
action_date: 2008-07-11
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 S6611)
action_date: 2008-07-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6611)
action_date: 2008-07-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6611)
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6365-6366)
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 110-sres-613
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2008-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caregivers
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Health
Paramedical personnel
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 
Designates the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.

action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning September 8, 2008, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6671-6672; text as passed Senate: CR S6671-6672; text of measure as introduced: CR S6654)
action_date: 2008-07-14
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 S6671-6672; text as passed Senate: CR S6671-6672; text of measure as introduced: CR S6654)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of August 2008 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-sres-614
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Health
Health education
Medication abuse
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: 
Designates August 2008 as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month.

Urges communities to carry out appropriate programs and activities to educate parents and youth about the potential dangers associated with medicine abuse.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

Designates August 2008 as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month.

Urges communities to carry out appropriate programs and activities to educate parents and youth about the potential dangers associated with medicine abuse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9180)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9180)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6875)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875-6876)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Government of Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church.

Bill: 110-sres-615
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2008-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Christianity
Church property
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
Europe
European Union
Human rights
Negotiations
Religion
Religious liberty
Right of property
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: 
 Declares that the government of Turkey should move expeditiously to meet the criteria set forth by the European Council in Copenhagen.
 
 Calls on the European Union to focus on the elimination of all forms of discrimination in Turkey, particularly regarding the Ecumenical Patriarchate, while continuing negotiations on the accession of Turkey to the European Union.
 
 Calls on Turkey to: (1) remove an obstacle in its U.S. relations by taking steps to provide the Patriarchate's full religious freedom; (2) recognize the right to the title of &quot;Ecumenical Patriarch&quot;; (3) grant the Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (4) grant the Patriarch the right to train clergy of all nationalities; and (5) respect the Patriarchate's property and human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6944-6945)
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate