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A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-669
Sponsor: Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Engineering
Engineers
Higher education
Hispanic Americans
Infrastructure
Minorities
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Scientists
Special days
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to: (1) honor outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala; and (2) motivate Hispanic youth to study science through &quot;Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day,&quot; an opportunity for them to meet the honoree of the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award. 

Congratulates the 2008 National Hispanic Scientist of the Year (Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff), designated by the Museum of Science & Industry, for ongoing dedication to improving the quality of, and access to, science and engineering research and education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9212)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".

Bill: 110-sres-670
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 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: 2008-09-22
text: 
Designates September 25, 2008, as National First Responder Appreciation Day.

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 September 25, 2008, as National First Responder Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9183-9184; text of measure as introduced: CR S9212-9213)
action_date: 2008-09-22
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 S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9183-9184; text of measure as introduced: CR S9212-9213)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9213)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Maryland School of Medicine on its 200th anniversary.

Bill: 110-sres-671
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Health
Higher education
Maryland
Medical education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Congratulates the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore on its 200th Anniversary.
 
Recognizes the school for providing outstanding service to, and training leaders for, the local community, the state, and the world.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore on its 200th Anniversary.
 
Recognizes the school for providing outstanding service to, and training leaders for, the local community, the state, and the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9184; text of measure as introduced: CR S9213-9214)
action_date: 2008-09-22
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 S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9184; text of measure as introduced: CR S9213-9214)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 12, 2008, as "National Day of Encouragement".

Bill: 110-sres-672
Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child welfare
Families
Morale
Special days
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Designates September 12, 2008, as National Day of Encouragement.

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 September 12, 2008, as National Day of Encouragement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9184; text of measure as introduced: CR S9214)
action_date: 2008-09-22
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 S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9184; text of measure as introduced: CR S9214)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of workplace wellness as a strategy to help maximize employees' health and well being.

Bill: 110-sres-673
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Employee benefit plans
Employee health benefits
Labor and Employment
Medical economics
Occupational health and safety
Preventive medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Calls on private and public employers to support workplace wellness and to implement voluntarily worksite health promotion programs to help maximize employees' health and well being and lower health care costs.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

Calls on private and public employers to support workplace wellness and to implement voluntarily worksite health promotion programs to help maximize employees' health and well being and lower health care costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9184-9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9214)
action_date: 2008-09-22
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 S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9184-9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9214)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 22, 2008, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill: 110-sres-674
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congressional tributes
Geriatrics
Health
Health education
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Designates September 22, 2008, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.

Commends the National Falls Free Coalition and all other organizations for their efforts to promote awareness about preventing and reducing falls among older people in the United States.

Encourages public and private entities to work together to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls.

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 September 22, 2008, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.

Commends the National Falls Free Coalition and all other organizations for their efforts to promote awareness about preventing and reducing falls among older people in the United States.

Encourages public and private entities to work together to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9214-9215)
action_date: 2008-09-22
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 S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9214-9215)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9215)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 110-sres-675
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Adoption
Families
Special days
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family.
 
Encourages the citizens of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family.
 
Encourages the citizens of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215)
action_date: 2008-09-22
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 S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Bill: 110-sres-676
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Signs and symbols
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives; and (2) people in the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.

action_date: 2008-09-22
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 Red Ribbon Week.

Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives; and (2) people in the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9186; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215-9216)
action_date: 2008-09-22
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 S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9186; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215-9216)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al.

Bill: 110-sres-677
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Members of Congress
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Anthony Condia, a former employee of the office of Senator George Voinovich, to testify in the case of 
Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al.
, and related proceedings, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Anthony Condia in such case. 

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Anthony Condia, a former employee of the office of Senator George Voinovich, to testify in the case of 
Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al.
, and related proceedings, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Anthony Condia in such case. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9219-9220; text as passed Senate: CR S9220; text of measure as introduced: CR S9216)
action_date: 2008-09-22
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 S9219-9220; text as passed Senate: CR S9220; text of measure as introduced: CR S9216)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-sres-678
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Ovarian cancer
Preventive medicine
Special months
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2008-09-23
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 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9346; text as passed Senate: CR S9346; text of measure as introduced: CR S9284-9285)
action_date: 2008-09-23
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 S9346; text as passed Senate: CR S9346; text of measure as introduced: CR S9284-9285)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 219th anniversary of the United States Marshals Service.

Bill: 110-sres-679
Sponsor: Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]
Introduced: 2008-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Government Operations and Politics
Judicial officers
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 
Congratulates and commends the United States Marshals Service on its 219th anniversary.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9424)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 110-sres-680
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional investigations
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Dividends
Evidence (Law)
Finance and Financial Sector
Income tax
Law
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Stocks
Tax evasion
Taxation
Taxation of foreign income

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other authorized individuals records of the Subcommittee's investigation into how financial institutions have designed, marketed, and implemented transactions intended to enable foreign taxpayers to avoid taxes on U.S. stock dividends.

action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other authorized individuals records of the Subcommittee's investigation into how financial institutions have designed, marketed, and implemented transactions intended to enable foreign taxpayers to avoid taxes on U.S. stock dividends.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9434; text as passed Senate:  CR S9434; text of measure as introduced: CR S9424)
action_date: 2008-09-24
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 S9434; text as passed Senate:  CR S9434; text of measure as introduced: CR S9424)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to allow the part time, volunteer practice of medicine in private medical facilities.

Bill: 110-sres-681
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2008-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
Health facilities
Members of Congress
Physicians
Senate
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 
 Allows a Senator to use the medical facilities of a private entity to provide voluntary medical care to patients, provided that the Senator: (1) is a licensed physician; (2) only practices medicine on a part-time basis outside of regular Senate office hours; (3) believes in good faith that he or she must use such facilities to provide the required level of medical care; (4) does not receive any compensation for providing such care; and (5) does not allow the private facility to use his or her name.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9424)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hispanic Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation.

Bill: 110-sres-682
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2008-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2008, through October 15, 2008. Honors the heritage and culture of Hispanic Americans and their immense contributions to the life of the nation. 

action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 

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

Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2008, through October 15, 2008. Honors the heritage and culture of Hispanic Americans and their immense contributions to the life of the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9434-9435; text as passed Senate: CR S9435; text of measure as introduced: CR S9424)
action_date: 2008-09-24
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 S9434-9435; text as passed Senate: CR S9435; text of measure as introduced: CR S9424)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of October 19 through October 25, 2008, as "National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week".

Bill: 110-sres-683
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2008-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child health
Environmental Protection
Families
Health
Lead poisoning
Preventive medicine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 
Designates the week of October 19-October 25, 2008, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 

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

Designates the week of October 19-October 25, 2008, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9435; text as passed Senate: CR S9435; text of measure as introduced: CR S9425)
action_date: 2008-09-24
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 S9435; text as passed Senate: CR S9435; text of measure as introduced: CR S9425)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate