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A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.

Bill: 110-sconres-81
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2008-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
Health surveys
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical statistics
Medical tests
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Special weeks
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.

Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on diseases that commonly affect women. 

Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day on May 12, 2008 by receiving preventive screenings.

action_date: 2008-05-07
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 Women's Health Week.

Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on diseases that commonly affect women. 

Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day on May 12, 2008 by receiving preventive screenings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3930-3931; text as passed Senate: CR S3930-3931; text of measure as introduced: CR S3907-3908)
action_date: 2008-05-07
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 S3930-3931; text as passed Senate: CR S3930-3931; text of measure as introduced: CR S3907-3908)
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill: 110-sconres-82
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2008-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Commerce
Fees
Music
Radio broadcasting
Radio stations
Sound recording and reproducing
Taxation
Telecommunication industry

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: 
Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4033)
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month.

Bill: 110-sconres-83
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Athletes
Brain
Child health
Commemorations
Community health services
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Head injuries
Hearing disorders
Hospital care
Infants
Medical screening
Medical tests
Military medicine
Noise
Special months
Speech disorders
Sports and Recreation
State laws
Trauma care
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month; and (2) the efforts of speech and hearing professionals to improve the speech and hearing development of children.
 
Urges increased coordination of community-based, comprehensive care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, athletes, and accident victims who have experienced hearing and speech deficiencies as a result of traumatic brain injury.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss.
 
Commends the 46 states that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4627)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the memory of Robert Mondavi.

Bill: 110-sconres-84
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural industries
Agriculture and Food
California
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Wine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Honors the life of Robert Mondavi, a pioneer and a patriarch of the California wine industry.

action_date: 2008-06-16
text: 

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

 
Honors the life of Robert Mondavi, a pioneer and a patriarch of the California wine industry.

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

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

 
Honors the life of Robert Mondavi, a pioneer and a patriarch of the California wine industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10210)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10210)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10210)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-06-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5666)
action_date: 2008-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5666)
action_date: 2008-06-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5666)
action_date: 2008-06-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5666)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4810)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War.

Bill: 110-sconres-85
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
World War I

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on June 18, 2008, for a ceremony to honor the only living veteran of the First World War, Mr. Frank Woodruff Buckles, as a tribute and recognition of all U.S. military members who served in the First World War.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4848; text as passed Senate: CR S4848; text of measure as introduced: CR S4810)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4848; text as passed Senate: CR S4848; text of measure as introduced: CR S4810)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Commission, should use all appropriate measures to end commercial whaling in all of its forms and seek to strengthen measures to conserve whale species.

Bill: 110-sconres-86
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2008-06-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animals
Environmental Protection
International Affairs
International agencies
International environmental cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Whales
Whaling
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Commission, should: (1) use all appropriate measures to end commercial whaling in any form; (2) oppose any initiative that would result in any new, Commission-sanctioned coastal or community-based whaling, even if it is portrayed as noncommercial, including commercial whaling by coastal communities that does not qualify as aboriginal subsistence whaling; and (3) seek to strengthen conservation and management measures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4973-4974)
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restricting women's access to medications containing estriol does not serve the public interest.

Bill: 110-sconres-88
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug approvals
Estrogen
Physicians
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Calls for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reverse its policy that aims to eliminate patient access to compounded medications containing estriol prescribed by physicians unless it holds a public comment period on the issue and can document evidence of adverse events and other safety issues to justify such policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5455-5456)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.

Bill: 110-sconres-89
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2008-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Cemeteries and funerals
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
World War I

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 
Permits Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to this great American.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5529)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5529-5530)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Bill: 110-sconres-90
Sponsor: Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Bombings
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Housing and Community Development
International Affairs
Middle East and North Africa
Military bases
Military housing
Military personnel
Saudi Arabia
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
 Recognizes, on the 12th anniversary of that attack, the service and sacrifice of the 19 members of the U.S. Air Force who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to pause and pay tribute to those brave members of the Air Force.
 
Extends the continued sympathies of Congress to the families of those who died.
 
Assures the members of the Armed Forces serving anywhere in the world that their well-being and interests will at all times be given the highest priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5634)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, of Lake Jackson, Texas, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

Bill: 110-sconres-91
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2008-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Army
Congressional tributes
Families
Military dependents
Military operations
Military personnel
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 
Honors Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, who risked her life to save the lives of fellow wounded soldiers while serving in Afghanistan. 

Pledges continued support for the men and women of the Armed Forces. 

action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 

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

 
Honors Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, who risked her life to save the lives of fellow wounded soldiers while serving in Afghanistan. 

Pledges continued support for the men and women of the Armed Forces. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5769; text as passed Senate: CR S5769; text of measure as introduced: CR S5768)
action_date: 2008-06-18
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 S5769; text as passed Senate: CR S5769; text of measure as introduced: CR S5768)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.

Bill: 110-sconres-92
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Affordable housing
Charities
Congress
Home ownership
Members of Congress
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) everyone in the United States should have a decent home in which to live; (2) Members of Congress should demonstrate the importance of volunteerism; (3) during the 110th, 111th, and 112th Congresses, Members are encouraged to participate in Congress Building America, a program in which congressional delegations work with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to build homes in their districts and states; and (4) these occasions should be used to emphasize and focus on the importance of providing decent homes for all people in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6298)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-sconres-93
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cardiovascular diseases
Health
Health education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.

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 National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9182)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9182)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6729-6730)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.

Bill: 110-sconres-94
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2008-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Asian American ethnic groups
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ex-presidents
Executive orders
Government Operations and Politics
Hispanic Americans
History
Military history
Military personnel
Minorities
Native Americans
Racial discrimination
Segregation
Truman Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the integration of the Armed Forces.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to ensuring diversity in the military.
 
Commends African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, Native Americans, and service members of all races and nationalities for their achievements, sacrifices, and contributions to our Armed Forces in all conflicts in U.S. history in the face of discrimination, hostility, and other obstacles.

action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the integration of the Armed Forces.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to ensuring diversity in the military.
 
Commends African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, Native Americans, and service members of all races and nationalities for their achievements, sacrifices, and contributions to our Armed Forces in all conflicts in U.S. history in the face of discrimination, hostility, and other obstacles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7078-7079; text as passed Senate: CR S7078-7079; text of measure as introduced: CR S7077-7078)
action_date: 2008-07-22
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 S7078-7079; text as passed Senate: CR S7078-7079; text of measure as introduced: CR S7077-7078)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a site to be selected by the Secretary of the Army should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.

Bill: 110-sconres-95
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2008-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Australia
Aviation safety
Cemeteries and funerals
History
Military aircraft
Military history
Monuments and memorials
Oceania
Transport aircraft
Transportation and Public Works
Virginia
War casualties
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that an appropriate site to be selected by the Secretary of the Army should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7576-7577)
action_date: 2008-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope.

Bill: 110-sconres-96
Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]
Introduced: 2008-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Families
History
Human rights
International Affairs
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: 
Mourns the loss of Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery and heroic efforts saved over 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

 
Mourns the loss of Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery and heroic efforts saved over 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust.
 
 Pays respect and extends condolences to the Sendler family.
 
 Remembers and honors the life and unwavering dedication to justice and human rights of Irena Sendler.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9179-9180)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9179-9180)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7640)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate