A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy through private donations is a worthy endeavor.

Bill: 110-sres-253
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2007-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arts, Culture, Religion
Diplomacy
Diplomats
Foreign service
History
Museums

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 
Expresses the the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. diplomats serving overseas and in the United States are in many cases the front line of our national security policy; (2) the people of the United States deserve a better understanding of the efforts of these brave men and women; (3) talented young people and their families should be encouraged to consider foreign affairs careers as an important contribution to their country; (4) the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy that highlights the work of these men and women throughout U.S. history is a worthy endeavor; and (5) the Foreign Affairs Museum Council's plan to fund the museum through private donations deserves Department of State support. 

action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 

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

 
Expresses the the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. diplomats serving overseas and in the United States are in many cases the front line of our national security policy; (2) the people of the United States deserve a better understanding of the efforts of these brave men and women; (3) talented young people and their families should be encouraged to consider foreign affairs careers as an important contribution to their country; (4) the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy that highlights the work of these men and women throughout U.S. history is a worthy endeavor; and (5) the Foreign Affairs Museum Council's plan to fund the museum through private donations deserves Department of State support. 

action_date: 2007-09-07
text: 

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

 
Expresses the the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. diplomats serving overseas and in the United States are in many cases the front line of our national security policy; (2) the people of the United States deserve a better understanding of the efforts of these brave men and women; (3) talented young people and their families should be encouraged to consider foreign affairs careers as an important contribution to their country; (4) the establishment of a Museum of the History of American Diplomacy that highlights the work of these men and women throughout U.S. history is a worthy endeavor; and (5) the Foreign Affairs Museum Council's plan to fund the museum through private donations deserves Department of State support. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11279-11280; text as passed Senate: CR S11280)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11279-11280; text as passed Senate: CR S11280)
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8364)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate