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A concurrent resolution declaring June 6 a national day of prayer and rededication for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their mission.

Bill: 110-sconres-35
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2007-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Government Operations and Politics
History
Military operations
Military personnel
Presidential messages
Radio broadcasting
Religion
Roosevelt Administration
Science, Technology, Communications
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: 
 Designates every June 6 as a national day of prayer and rededication for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their mission.
 
 Declares that, in encouraging Americans to join in this national day of prayer and rededication, the Senate and the House of Representatives will each designate one member to read aloud in the Senate and House chambers each June 6th, in its entirety, President Roosevelt's D-Day radio prayer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7196)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7196-7197)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.

Bill: 110-sconres-36
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2007-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Driver education
Families
Special weeks
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with activities that promote licensed teenage drivers to drive safely.

action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with activities that promote licensed teenage drivers to drive safely.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12853; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S12853)
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12853; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S12853)
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7197)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7197-7198)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.

Bill: 110-sconres-37
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2007-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commerce
Conferences
Constitutions
Crime and Law Enforcement
Debt relief
Decentralization in government
Energy
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Legislation
Middle East and North Africa
Military intervention
Petroleum
Petroleum industry
Political participation
Regionalism (International organization)
Sovereignty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) support a political settlement among Iraq's major factions based upon the provisions of the Constitution of Iraq that create a federal system of government and allow for the creation of federal regions; and (2) urge the government of Iraq to implement a law providing for the equitable distribution of oil revenues, which is a critical component of a comprehensive political settlement based upon federalism. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7389-7390)
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Bill: 110-sconres-38
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2007-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Ethnic relations
Hinduism
Human rights
Immigration
India
Indigenous peoples
Islamic fundamentalism
Minorities
Pakistan
Political violence
Refugees
Religion
Religious liberty
Repatriation
South Asia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Condemns the human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. 
 
Urges the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure on territory under its control, so that all Kashmiris can live, work, and worship in peace.
 
 Encourages the government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect and are able to safely return to Kashmir. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7818)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims.

Bill: 110-sconres-39
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: International Affairs
Special days
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims. 

action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-05
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-10-05
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2007-10-05
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12826-12827; text as passed Senate: CR S12827)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12826-12827; text as passed Senate: CR S12827)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 408.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8090-8091)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 of each year to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.

Bill: 110-sconres-40
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Human rights
International Affairs
Prostitution
Slavery
Smuggling
Special days
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: 
Supports the goals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 of each year and all other efforts to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking.

action_date: 2007-06-22
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on January 11 of each year and all other efforts to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8311-8312; text as passed Senate: CR S8311-8312; text of measure as introduced: CR S8309-8310)
action_date: 2007-06-22
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 S8311-8312; text as passed Senate: CR S8311-8312; text of measure as introduced: CR S8309-8310)
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any United States military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill: 110-sconres-41
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2007-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congressional tributes
Infantry
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Minnesota
National Guard

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 
Commends the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any U.S. military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Recognizes the achievements of its members and their exemplary service to the United States.

action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 

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

 
Commends the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any U.S. military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Recognizes the achievements of its members and their exemplary service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9292; text as passed Senate: CR S9292; text of measure as introduced: CR S9264-9265)
action_date: 2007-07-16
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 S9292; text as passed Senate: CR S9292; text of measure as introduced: CR S9264-9265)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the designation of a National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-sconres-42
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2007-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health
Health education
Lung diseases
Medical research
Nonprofit organizations
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: 
Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Expresses support for: (1) the work of advocates and organizations in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.

Congratulates advocates and organizations for their efforts to educate the public about the disease.

action_date: 2007-07-24
text: 

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

Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Expresses support for: (1) the work of advocates and organizations in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.

Congratulates advocates and organizations for their efforts to educate the public about the disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9853-9854; text as passed Senate: CR S9853-9854; text of measure as introduced: S9839)
action_date: 2007-07-24
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 S9853-9854; text as passed Senate: CR S9853-9854; text of measure as introduced: S9839)
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks.

Bill: 110-sconres-44
Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]
Introduced: 2007-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-12
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks should be issued; (2) the provision requiring that an honoree must have died at least five years before this honor should be waived; and (3) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend that such a stamp be issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-19
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
action_date: 2007-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11514)
action_date: 2007-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-sconres-46
Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]
Introduced: 2007-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Medical research
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Sickle cell anemia
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S11603)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military service.

Bill: 110-sconres-47
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2007-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: 
 Declares that Congress remembers, honors, and commends the achievements of the U.S. Air Force in serving and defending the United States on the 60th anniversary of its creation as an independent military service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668)
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratically-elected officials of Taiwan.

Bill: 110-sconres-48
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Diplomacy
East Asia
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Right to travel
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) restrictions on U.S. visits by high-level elected and appointed officials of Taiwan, including the President of Taiwan, should be lifted; (2) the United States should allow direct Cabinet level exchanges in order to strengthen a policy dialogue with Taiwan; and (3) it is in the U.S. national interest to strengthen links with the democratically-elected government of Taiwan and demonstrate stronger support for democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12442-12443)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate.

Bill: 110-sconres-49
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2007-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 
Provides for a recess or an adjournment of the Senate on October 4 or 5, 2007, until October 15, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution).
 
Authorizes the Majority Leader of the Senate, after consultation with the Senate Minority Leader, to notify the Members to reassemble whenever the public interest shall warrant it.

action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 

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

 
Provides for a recess or an adjournment of the Senate on October 4 or 5, 2007, until October 15, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution).
 
Authorizes the Majority Leader of the Senate, after consultation with the Senate Minority Leader, to notify the Members to reassemble whenever the public interest shall warrant it.

action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 

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

 
Provides for a recess or an adjournment of the Senate on October 4 or 5, 2007, until October 15, 2007 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution).
 
Authorizes the Majority Leader of the Senate, after consultation with the Senate Minority Leader, to notify the Members to reassemble whenever the public interest shall warrant it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H11287)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H11287)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11287)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12702; text as passed Senate: CR S12702; text of measure as introduced: CR S12787)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12702; text as passed Senate: CR S12702; text of measure as introduced: CR S12787)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commending NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia on the celebration of its 90th anniversary on October 26 and 27, 2007.

Bill: 110-sconres-50
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]
Introduced: 2007-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Astronautics
Congressional tributes
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Research centers
Science, Technology, Communications
Space activities
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: 
Congratulates and commends the men and women of NASA Langley Research Center for their accomplishments and role in inspiring the American people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13101)
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after school programs.

Bill: 110-sconres-51
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2007-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
School-age child care
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.

action_date: 2007-10-18
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2007-10-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 S13132-13133; text as passed Senate: CR S13133; text of measure as introduced: CR S13101)
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 S13132-13133; text as passed Senate: CR S13133; text of measure as introduced: CR S13101)
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate