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A resolution concerning the recent forest fires in Greece.

Bill: 110-sres-341
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Economic assistance
Emergency Management
Europe
Forest fires
Greece
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Technical assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Extends the condolences and sympathy of the Senate to the government and the people of Greece for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the devastating fires raging through Greece.
 
Supports the Administration's initiatives to provide assistance and relief to the people of Greece, including its pledge of $1.5 million in aid as well as expert and technical assistance.
 
Encourages public institutions, specialized agencies, as well as private citizens, to offer their resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12441)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12441-12442)
action_date: 2007-10-02
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-342
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2007, through October 15, 2007. Honors the heritage and culture of Hispanic Americans and their immense contributions to the life of the nation. 

action_date: 2007-10-02
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, 2007, through October 15, 2007. Honors the heritage and culture of Hispanic Americans and their immense contributions to the life of the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12447; text as passed Senate: CR S12447; text of measure as introduced: CR S12442)
action_date: 2007-10-02
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 S12447; text as passed Senate: CR S12447; text of measure as introduced: CR S12442)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".

Bill: 110-sres-343
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Mammography
Special days
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Designates October 19, 2007, as National Mammography Day.

action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 

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

 
Designates October 19, 2007, as National Mammography Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12447-12448; text as passed Senate: CR S12448; text of measure as introduced: CR S12442)
action_date: 2007-10-02
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 S12447-12448; text as passed Senate: CR S12448; text of measure as introduced: CR S12442)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Government of Germany for preventing a large-scale terrorist attack in September 2007, and supporting future cooperation to prevent terrorism.

Bill: 110-sres-344
Sponsor: Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2007-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Americans in foreign countries
Armed Forces and National Security
Arrest
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Germany
International cooperation
Prosecution
Terrorism
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 
Commends the efforts of law enforcement and intelligence authorities in Germany in preventing a large-scale terrorist attack on numerous targets in Germany, including sites frequented by U.S. citizens.
 
 Recognizes the role of U.S. intelligence agencies in providing critical information to German authorities in their investigation and apprehension of the suspected terrorists and notes the continuing importance of such U.S. intelligence cooperation with Germany.
 
 Condemns those individuals who would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance.
 
 Urges the allies of the United States to remain steadfast in their efforts to defeat international terrorism.
 
 Expresses readiness to assist the government of Germany in its counterterrorism effort to bring to justice the individuals involved in such terrorist plot.

action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 

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

 
Commends the efforts of law enforcement and intelligence authorities in Germany in preventing a large-scale terrorist attack on numerous targets in Germany, including sites frequented by U.S. citizens.
 
 Recognizes the role of U.S. intelligence agencies in providing critical information to German authorities in their investigation and apprehension of the suspected terrorists and notes the continuing importance of such U.S. intelligence cooperation with Germany.
 
 Condemns those individuals who would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance.
 
 Urges the allies of the United States to remain steadfast in their efforts to defeat international terrorism.
 
 Expresses readiness to assist the government of Germany in its counterterrorism effort to bring to justice the individuals involved in such terrorist plot.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12826; text as passed Senate: CR S12826; text of measure as introduced: CR S12786)
action_date: 2007-10-04
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 S12826; text as passed Senate: CR S12826; text of measure as introduced: CR S12786)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2007, as designated by the National Fire Protection Association.

Bill: 110-sres-345
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2007-10-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Fire fighters
Fire prevention
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 7-October 13, 2007; and (2) the work of firefighters to educate and protect the nation's communities.

action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 7-October 13, 2007; and (2) the work of firefighters to educate and protect the nation's communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12853; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S12853; text of measure as introduced: CR S12874)
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12853; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S12853; text of measure as introduced: CR S12874)
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during  August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-sres-346
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2007-10-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cabinet officers
Charities
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal officials
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Illinois
Iowa
Local officials
Minnesota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Social Welfare
State officials
Storms
Water Resources Development
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 
Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin and conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis.

Recognizes the generous support of citizens, local businesses, the American Red Cross, the United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army.

Reaffirms support for helping the victims rebuild.

action_date: 2007-10-26
text: 
Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin and conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis.
 
Recognizes the generous support of citizens, local businesses, the American Red Cross, the United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army.

Reaffirms support for helping the victims rebuild.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-26
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13494-13495; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S13494-13495)
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12874)
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2008 as "National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month".

Bill: 110-sres-347
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2007-10-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Bears
Commemorations
Environmental Protection
Human-animal relationships
Special months
Wildlife
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: 
Designates May 2008 as National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month.

action_date: 2007-10-25
text: 

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

 
Designates May 2008 as National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month.

action_date: 2007-10-26
text: 

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

 
Designates May 2008 as National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13494-13495; text as passed Senate: CR S13494)
action_date: 2007-10-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13494-13495; text as passed Senate: CR S13494)
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12941-12942)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Bill: 110-sres-348
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2007-10-16 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: 2007-10-16
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: 2007-10-16
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: 2007-10-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12943-12944; text as passed Senate: CR S12943; text of measure as introduced: CR S12942)
action_date: 2007-10-16
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 S12943-12944; text as passed Senate: CR S12943; text of measure as introduced: CR S12942)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of their efforts to promote understanding of the threats posed by global warming.

Bill: 110-sres-349
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2007-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air pollution control
Awards, medals, prizes
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
International cooperation in science
Science, Technology, Communications
United Nations
Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: 
Honors Vice President Albert Arnold Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of their efforts to promote understanding of the threats posed by global warming.

action_date: 2007-10-17
text: 

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

Honors Vice President Albert Arnold Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of their efforts to promote understanding of the threats posed by global warming.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13023-13025; text as passed Senate: CR S13023-13024; text of measure as introduced: CR S13004)
action_date: 2007-10-17
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 S13023-13025; text as passed Senate: CR S13023-13024; text of measure as introduced: CR S13004)
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the achievements of Mario R. Capecchi, Sir Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smithies, winners of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Bill: 110-sres-350
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2007-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Health
Medical research
Physiology
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: 
Congratulates Mario R. Capecchi, Sir Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smithies for their receipt of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

action_date: 2007-10-17
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Mario R. Capecchi, Sir Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smithies for their receipt of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13025; text as passed Senate: CR S13025; text of measure as introduced: CR S13004-13005)
action_date: 2007-10-17
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 S13025; text as passed Senate: CR S13025; text of measure as introduced: CR S13004-13005)
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning October 21, 2007, as "National Character Counts Week".

Bill: 110-sres-351
Sponsor: Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]
Introduced: 2007-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civics education
Ethics
Government Operations and Politics
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: 
Designates the week beginning October 21, 2007, as National Character Counts Week.

action_date: 2007-10-18
text: 

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

Designates the week beginning October 21, 2007, as National Character Counts Week.

Urges the people of the United States and interested groups to embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13130-13131; text as passed Senate: CR S13131; text of measure as introduced: CR S13099)
action_date: 2007-10-18
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 S13130-13131; text as passed Senate: CR S13131; text of measure as introduced: CR S13099)
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 20th anniversary of United States-Mongolia relations.

Bill: 110-sres-352
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2007-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Cultural relations
Development credit institutions
East Asia
Economic assistance
Education
Educational exchanges
Exchange of persons programs
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Higher education
Mongolia

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the partnership between the United States and Mongolia should be acknowledged and celebrated; and (2) the United States should encourage economic, educational, and cultural cooperation with Mongolia. 

action_date: 2007-10-18
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the partnership between the United States and Mongolia should be acknowledged and celebrated; (2) the United States should encourage economic cooperation with Mongolia; (3) the United States should work with the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank to improve Mongolia's economic system; (4) the United States should provide Mongolia assistance under the Millennium Challenge Compact and work to finalize the Compact in a timely fashion; and (5) the United States should encourage academic and cultural exchanges with Mongolia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13131-13132; text as passed Senate: CR S13131-13132; text of measure as introduced: CR S13099-13100)
action_date: 2007-10-18
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 S13131-13132; text as passed Senate: CR S13131-13132; text of measure as introduced: CR S13099-13100)
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13100)
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate