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A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma.

Bill: 110-sconres-52
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-11-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: ASEAN countries
Burma
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Regionalism (International organization)
Sanctions (International law)

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: 
Joins the foreign ministers of member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that have expressed concern over the human rights situation in Burma.
 
 Encourages ASEAN to take more substantial steps to ensure Burma's peaceful transition to democracy. 
 
Urges ASEAN to ensure that all member nations live up to their membership obligations and adhere to ASEAN's core principles.
 
States that Congress would welcome a decision by ASEAN to review Burma's ASEAN membership and to consider appropriate disciplinary measures until the government of Burma has demonstrated a commitment to human rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13711-13712)
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13712)
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.

Bill: 110-sconres-53
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2007-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Colombia
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug abuse
Drug traffic
Extortion
Government Operations and Politics
Hostages
Insurgency
Kidnapping
Latin America
Murder
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 
Condemns: (1) the kidnappings of Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and calls for their immediate release; (2) FARC for the murder of Tom Janis and for its use of kidnapping for ransom, extortion, and drug trafficking, and for supporting and spreading terror within Colombia.
 
Expresses sympathy to the hostages' relatives. 
 
Reiterates that the U.S. government supports efforts to secure the hostages' safe return to the United States. 

action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 

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

 
Condemns: (1) the kidnappings of Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and calls for their immediate release; (2) FARC for the murder of Tom Janis and for its use of kidnapping for ransom, extortion, and drug trafficking, and for supporting and spreading terror within Colombia.
 
Expresses sympathy to the hostages' relatives. 
 
 Reconfirms that the U.S. government does not make concessions to terrorists.
 
Reiterates that the U.S. government supports efforts to secure the hostages' safe return to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 12/18/2007 S15936)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 12/18/2007 S15936)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15936)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14644)
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week".

Bill: 110-sconres-54
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2007-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Access to health care
Cardiovascular diseases
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Health
Health education
Medical supplies
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week to establish programs to increase public training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use and to increase public access to defibrillators.

action_date: 2007-12-06
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 a National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week to establish programs to increase public training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use and to increase public access to defibrillators.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-12-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15000; text: CR S15000)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15000; text: CR S15000)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14644-14645)
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14645)
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet", launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909.

Bill: 110-sconres-55
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]
Introduced: 2007-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alliances
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Coast guard
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
History
Marines
Military history
Military personnel
Military strategy
Naval operations
Navy
Roosevelt (Theodore) Administration
Special days
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 
 Commemorates the wisdom of President Theodore Roosevelt in developing and launching the Great White Fleet.
 
Supports a one-time designation of a day to celebrate the 100th centennial of the Great White Fleet and the special role it played in building enduring friendships with important allies and partner nations.
 
Commends efforts by the Department of the Navy to: (1) maintain and strengthen our cooperative partnerships with foreign nations; (2) safeguard our Nation's interests in the maritime domain; and (3) lead the development of a Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.
 
Honors the sacrifices made and services rendered by the servicemembers of the Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard, and the civilians who constitute our maritime services.

action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 

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

 
 Commemorates the wisdom of President Theodore Roosevelt in developing and launching the Great White Fleet.
 
Supports a one-time designation of a day to celebrate the 100th centennial of the Great White Fleet and the special role it played in building enduring friendships with important allies and partner nations.
 
Commends efforts by the Department of the Navy to: (1) maintain and strengthen our cooperative partnerships with foreign nations; (2) safeguard our Nation's interests in the maritime domain; and (3) lead the development of a Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.
 
Honors the sacrifices made and services rendered by the servicemembers of the Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard, and the civilians who constitute our maritime services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14659-14660; text as passed Senate: CR S14660; text of measure as introduced: CR S14645)
action_date: 2007-11-16
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 S14659-14660; text as passed Senate: CR S14660; text of measure as introduced: CR S14645)
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma.

Bill: 110-sconres-56
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: ASEAN countries
Burma
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Regionalism (International organization)
Sanctions (International law)

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 
Joins the foreign ministers of member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that have expressed concern over the human rights situation in Burma.
 
 Encourages ASEAN to take more substantial steps to ensure Burma's peaceful transition to democracy. 
 
Urges ASEAN to ensure that all member nations live up to their membership obligations and adhere to ASEAN's core principles.
 
States that Congress would welcome a decision by ASEAN to review Burma's ASEAN membership and to consider appropriate disciplinary measures until the government of Burma has demonstrated a commitment to human rights. 

action_date: 2007-11-16
text: 

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

 
Joins the foreign ministers of member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that have expressed concern over the human rights situation in Burma.
 
 Encourages ASEAN to take more substantial steps to ensure Burma's peaceful transition to democracy. 
 
Urges ASEAN to ensure that all member nations live up to their membership obligations and adhere to ASEAN's core principles.
 
States that Congress would welcome a decision by ASEAN to review Burma's ASEAN membership and to consider appropriate disciplinary measures until the government of Burma has demonstrated a commitment to human rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14660; text as passed Senate: CR S14660; text of measure as introduced: CR S14645-14646)
action_date: 2007-11-16
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 S14660; text as passed Senate: CR S14660; text of measure as introduced: CR S14645-14646)
action_date: 2007-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.

Bill: 110-sconres-57
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2007-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
History
Professions
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks
Surveying
Technological innovations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-03
text: 
 Recommends the establishment of National Surveyors Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14705)
action_date: 2007-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland to the United States.

Bill: 110-sconres-58
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2007-12-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign leaders
Northern Ireland
Peace
Peace treaties
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: 
Welcomes First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland to the United States.
 
Commends Dr. Paisley and Mr. McGuinness for showing the world that it is possible to rise above decades of bitter sectarian violence to achieve peace.
 
Expresses hope that Northern Ireland will continue to be peaceful and stable in the future.

action_date: 2007-12-04
text: 

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

 
Welcomes First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland to the United States.
 
Commends Dr. Paisley and Mr. McGuinness for showing the world that it is possible to rise above decades of bitter sectarian violence to achieve peace.
 
Expresses hope that Northern Ireland will continue to be peaceful and stable in the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14746; text as passed Senate: CR S14746; text of measure as introduced: CR S14745)
action_date: 2007-12-04
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 S14746; text as passed Senate: CR S14746; text of measure as introduced: CR S14745)
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that joint custody laws for fit parents should be passed by each State, so that more children are raised with the benefits of having a father and a mother in their lives.

Bill: 110-sconres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2007-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Custody of children
Government Operations and Politics
State laws

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Congress that joint custody laws for fit parents should be passed by each state, so that more children are raised with the benefits of having a father and a mother in their lives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15925)
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15925)
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to negotiating a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.

Bill: 110-sconres-60
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2007-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: East Asia
Free trade
International Affairs
Taiwan
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should increase trade opportunities with Taiwan and launch negotiations for a free trade agreement with Taiwan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15925-15926)
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 660.

Bill: 110-sconres-62
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Government employees' life insurance
Judicial compensation
Law
Legislation
Magistrates

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 
Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 660 (Court Security Improvement Act of 2007) to exclude bankruptcy and territorial judges from certain life insurance coverage granted to magistrate judges.

action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 

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

Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 660 (Court Security Improvement Act of 2007) to exclude bankruptcy and territorial judges from certain life insurance coverage granted to magistrate judges.

action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 

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

Makes corrections to the enrollment of H.R. 660 (Court Security Improvement Act of 2007) to exclude bankruptcy and territorial judges from certain life insurance coverage granted to magistrate judges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H16866)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H16866)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 62.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H16866-16867)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 CR S15939; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15926)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 CR S15939; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S15926)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States.

Bill: 110-sconres-64
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alaska
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Army
Congressional tributes
Infantry
Iraq compilation
Military operations
National Guard

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 
Commends the 3rd Battalion, 29th Infantry of the Alaska Army National Guard upon its completion of deployment and service to the Commonwealth of Alaska and the citizens of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16018)
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.

Bill: 110-sconres-65
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2008-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civics education
Declaration of Independence
Government Operations and Politics
History
Law
Lincoln Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S743)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the commencement of the special relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand.

Bill: 110-sconres-66
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2008-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Democracy
East Asia
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Thailand

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: 
Commemorates: (1) the 175th anniversary of relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand; and (2) the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

action_date: 2008-03-10
text: 

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

 
Commemorates: (1) the 175th anniversary of relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand; and (2) the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1822)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1822)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1822)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1822)
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S796)
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S796-797)
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate