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A resolution designating April 30, 2007, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-sres-177
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2007-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Minority children
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-30
text: 
Designates April 30, 2007, as &quot;Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.&quot;

action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 

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

Designates April 30, 2007, as &quot;Dia de Los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.&quot;
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5436)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5436)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5435-5436)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5435-5436)
action_date: 2007-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5313)
action_date: 2007-04-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5313)
action_date: 2007-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore on the occasion of his visit to the United States and the 40th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressing gratitude to the Government of Singapore for its strong cooperation with the United States in the campaign against terrorism, and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the continued expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Singapore.

Bill: 110-sres-179
Sponsor: Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: ASEAN countries
Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
East Asia
Foreign leaders
International cooperation
Singapore
Southeast Asia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Welcomes the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, to the United States.
 
 Congratulates the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Singapore as one of its founding members, on ASEAN's 40th anniversary.
 
Expresses gratitude to the government of Singapore for promoting security and prosperity in Southeast Asia and cooperating with the United States in the global campaign against terrorism.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to continue strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the United States, Singapore, and the other countries of the ASEAN region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5400)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission and designating May 2007 as "Idaho Potato Month".

Bill: 110-sres-180
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Idaho
Marketing of farm produce
Potatoes
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission.
 
 Designates May 2007 as Idaho Potato Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6001-6002)
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6001-6002)
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001-6002)
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6001-6002)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5400)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of the United States Air Force Academy football program over the last 27 years.

Bill: 110-sres-181
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Service academies
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Honors and recognizes the numerous contributions made by the U.S. Air Force Academy football program over the last 27 years to Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Air Force.

action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 

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

 
Honors and recognizes the numerous contributions made by the U.S. Air Force Academy football program over the last 27 years to Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Air Force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5432-5433; text as passed Senate: CR S5432-5433; text of measure as introduced: CR S5400-5401)
action_date: 2007-05-01
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 S5432-5433; text as passed Senate: CR S5432-5433; text of measure as introduced: CR S5400-5401)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Jack Valenti.

Bill: 110-sres-182
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Motion pictures
Presidential aides

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Honors the life of Jack Valenti (who served as an advisor to President Lyndon Johnson and as the president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)), a pioneer in the fields of motion pictures and public service, a dedicated family man, and a legendary figure in the history of the United States. 

action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 

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

 
Honors the life of Jack Valenti (who served as an advisor to President Lyndon Johnson and as the president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)), a pioneer in the fields of motion pictures and public service, a dedicated family man, and a legendary figure in the history of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5433-5434; text as passed Senate: CR S5433-5434; text of measure as introduced: CR S5401)
action_date: 2007-05-01
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 S5433-5434; text as passed Senate: CR S5433-5434; text of measure as introduced: CR S5401)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, April 30, 2007, through May 4, 2007.

Bill: 110-sres-183
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charter schools
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and the public school system.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of the eighth annual National Charter Schools Week (April 30-May 4, 2007).

action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and the public school system.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of the eighth annual National Charter Schools Week (April 30-May 4, 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5434; text as passed Senate: CR S5434; text of measure as introduced: CR S5401)
action_date: 2007-05-01
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 S5434; text as passed Senate: CR S5434; text of measure as introduced: CR S5401)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and designating May 5, 2007, as "National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-sres-184
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child health
Families
Health
Health education
Special days
Stroke

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Designates May 5, 2007, as National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day.
 
Urges people to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke.

action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 

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

 
Designates May 5, 2007, as National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day.
 
Urges people to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5434-5435; text as passed Senate: CR S5434-5435; text of measure as introduced: CR S5401-5402)
action_date: 2007-05-01
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 S5434-5435; text as passed Senate: CR S5434-5435; text of measure as introduced: CR S5401-5402)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the ideals and values of the Olympic Movement.

Bill: 110-sres-185
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 
Expresses support for the ideals and values of the Olympic movement. 

Calls on people to observe the anniversary of the founding of the modern Olympic movement.

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the ideals and values of the Olympic movement. 
 
Calls on people to observe the anniversary of the founding of the modern Olympic movement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8155)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8155)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8155)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8155)
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S5602-5603)
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 5, 2007, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the Senate offices of Senators Gordon H. Smith, Blanche L. Lincoln, Elizabeth Dole, and Richard J. Durbin to collect donations of food during the period beginning May 7, 2007, and ending June 5, 2007, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Bill: 110-sres-186
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Charities
Commemorations
Congress
District of Columbia
Emergency Management
Emergency housing
Food relief
Housing and Community Development
Hunger
Members of Congress
Senate
Shelters for the homeless
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 
Designates June 5, 2007, as National Hunger Awareness Day.
 
Authorizes the offices of Senators Gordon H. Smith, Blanche L. Lincoln, Elizabeth Dole, and Richard J. Durbin to collect donations of food from May 7-June 5, 2007, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 

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

 
Designates June 5, 2007, as National Hunger Awareness Day.
 
Authorizes the offices of Senators Gordon H. Smith, Blanche L. Lincoln, Elizabeth Dole, and Richard J. Durbin to collect donations of food from May 7-June 5, 2007, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5610; text as passed Senate: CR S5610; text of measure as introduced:  CR S5603)
action_date: 2007-05-03
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 S5610; text as passed Senate: CR S5610; text of measure as introduced:  CR S5603)
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the accession of Israel to the Convention on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Bill: 110-sres-188
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commerce
Conferences
Democracy
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
International cooperation
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
OECD countries

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Israel shares the commitment of the United States to, and the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) foundational principles of, good government, free markets, and democratic values; (2) Israel meets the OECD membership criteria, and is well deserving of membership; and (3) it is in the U.S. interest to support Israel's accession to the Convention on the OECD, and the United States should advocate for such accession before and during the OECD ministerial meeting in May 2007.

action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Israel shares the commitment of the United States to, and the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) foundational principles of, good government, free markets, and democratic values; (2) Israel meets the OECD membership criteria, and is well deserving of membership; and (3) it is in the U.S. interest to support Israel's accession to the Convention on the OECD, and the United States should advocate for such accession before and during the OECD ministerial meeting in May 2007.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5609-5610; text as passed Senate: CR S5610; text of measure as introduced:  CR S5604)
action_date: 2007-05-03
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 S5609-5610; text as passed Senate: CR S5610; text of measure as introduced:  CR S5604)
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in District of Columbia v. Ellen E. Barfield, Eve-Leona Tetaz, Jeffrey A. Leys, and Jerome A. Zawada.

Bill: 110-sres-189
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2007-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Members of Congress
Prosecution
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Katie Landi and any other employees of Senator McCain's office from whom testimony may be required to testify in the cases of 
District of Columbia v. Ellen E. Barfield, Eve-Leona Tetaz, Jeffrey A. Leys, and Jerome A. Zawada
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Katie Landi and other employees of Senator McCain's staff in such cases.

action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Katie Landi and any other employees of Senator McCain's office from whom testimony may be required to testify in the cases of 
District of Columbia v. Ellen E. Barfield, Eve-Leona Tetaz, Jeffrey A. Leys, and Jerome A. Zawada
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Katie Landi and other employees of Senator McCain's staff in such cases.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5669; text as passed Senate: CR S5669; text of measure as introduced: CR S5660)
action_date: 2007-05-07
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 S5669; text as passed Senate: CR S5669; text of measure as introduced: CR S5660)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Nation to the community of Greensburg, Kansas.

Bill: 110-sres-190
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2007-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Kansas
Law enforcement officers
Rescue work
Tornadoes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Expresses condolences to the community of Greensburg, Kansas (which was struck by a tornado on May 4, 2007) and gratitude to local, state, and national law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations.

action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 

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

 
Expresses condolences to the community of Greensburg, Kansas (which was struck by a tornado on May 4, 2007) and gratitude to local, state, and national law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5669; text as passed Senate: CR S5669; text of measure as introduced: CR S5660)
action_date: 2007-05-07
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 S5669; text as passed Senate: CR S5669; text of measure as introduced: CR S5660)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective.

Bill: 110-sres-191
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2007-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadband
Congress
Internet
Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: 
 Establishes a national next-generation broadband network goal to bring, by 2015, universal and affordable access to networks with the capability of transmitting data bidirectionally at 100 megabits per second for households, businesses, and government offices.
 
 Directs relevant congressional committees to work with the President to develop a strategy to achieve the goal and begin, by the end of 2007, to enact specific legislation and adopt policies to implement the strategy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5750-5751)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5751)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2007.

Bill: 110-sres-192
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2007-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health
Nurses
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.

action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6077)
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6077)
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6077)
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6077)
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S5949)
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5949-5950)
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate