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A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2008, as designated by the National Fire Protection Association.

Bill: 110-sres-699
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2008-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Fire fighters
Fire prevention
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 5-October 11, 2008; and (2) the work of firefighters to educate and protect the nation's communities.

action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 5-October 11, 2008; and (2) the work of firefighters to educate and protect the nation's communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10128; text of measure as introduced: CR S10180)
action_date: 2008-09-30
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 S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10128; text of measure as introduced: CR S10180)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Michael Phelps and the members and coaches of the United States Olympic Swimming Team for their record-breaking performance at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

Bill: 110-sres-700
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2008-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Olympic games
Sports and Recreation
Swimming

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 
Congratulates Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Lochte, Dara Torres, Katie Hoff, Jason Lezak, Aaron Peirsol, Rebecca Soni, and the other members and coaches of the United States Olympic Swimming Team for their record-breaking performances at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. 

action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Lochte, Dara Torres, Katie Hoff, Jason Lezak, Aaron Peirsol, Rebecca Soni, and the other members and coaches of the United States Olympic Swimming Team for their record-breaking performances at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10128-10129; text of measure as introduced: CR S10180-10181)
action_date: 2008-09-30
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 S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10128-10129; text of measure as introduced: CR S10180-10181)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Michael P. Smith.

Bill: 110-sres-701
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2008-10-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Louisiana
Photography

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-01
text: 
Honors the life of Michael P. Smith, an award-winning photographer nationally recognized for his work. 

Recognizes Michael P. Smith for his contributions as a cultural archivist of New Orleans and Louisiana history and culture. 

Extends condolences to his family on his death. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10339)
action_date: 2008-10-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending David J. Tinsley on his service to the United States Senate.

Bill: 110-sres-702
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-10-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 
Declares that the Senate expresses its appreciation to Dave Tinsley and commends him for his lengthy, faithful, and outstanding service.
 

action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate expresses its appreciation to Dave Tinsley and commends him for his lengthy, faithful, and outstanding service.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10504; text as passed Senate: CR S10504; text of measure as introduced: CR S10489)
action_date: 2008-10-02
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 S10504; text as passed Senate: CR S10504; text of measure as introduced: CR S10489)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase awareness of methamphetamine abuse.

Bill: 110-sres-703
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2008-10-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Methamphetamine
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 
Designates November 2008 as National Methamphetamine Awareness Month to increase awareness of methamphetamine abuse.

action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 

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

Designates November 2008 as National Methamphetamine Awareness Month to increase awareness of methamphetamine abuse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10426-10427; text as passed Senate: CR S10427; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490)
action_date: 2008-10-02
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 S10426-10427; text as passed Senate: CR S10427; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on their success in the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and supporting the selection of Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bill: 110-sres-704
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-10-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Illinois
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 
Congratulates the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and everyone who supported their efforts at the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
 
 Encourages the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Games. 

action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and everyone who supported their efforts at the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
 
 Encourages the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Games. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10424-10426; text as passed Senate: CR S10426; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490)
action_date: 2008-10-02
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 S10424-10426; text as passed Senate: CR S10426; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the commitment of the United States to the preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances in which such sites are desecrated.

Bill: 110-sres-705
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2008-10-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Building construction
Cemeteries and funerals
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Europe
Historic sites
History
Human rights
Jews
Lithuania
Religion
Religious liberty

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 
Expresses strongly to the government of Lithuania that the cemetery located in the Snipiskes area of Vilnius, Lithuania, an important part of the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, should not be further desecrated.
 
 Urges Lithuania to take all necessary steps to immediately stop, and if necessary reverse, construction on that cemetery.
 
 Reaffirms that constructive bilateral relations between Lithuania and the United States are important to the governments and citizens of both countries.
 
 Expresses strong support for the work of the United States Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad and for the European countries that continue to work to preserve sacred historical sites.

action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 

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

 
Expresses strongly to the government of Lithuania that the cemetery located in the Snipiskes area of Vilnius, Lithuania, an important part of the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, should not be further desecrated.
 
 Urges Lithuania to take all necessary steps to immediately stop, and if necessary reverse, construction on that cemetery.
 
 Reaffirms that constructive bilateral relations between Lithuania and the United States are important to the governments and citizens of both countries.
 
 Expresses strong support for the work of the United States Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad and for the European countries that continue to work to preserve sacred historical sites.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10423-10424; text as passed Senate: CR S10423-10424; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490-10491)
action_date: 2008-10-02
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 S10423-10424; text as passed Senate: CR S10423-10424; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490-10491)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in Peter Bergel v. Pacific Gas & Electric.

Bill: 110-sres-706
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-17
text: 
Authorizes Denise Racanelli to testify in the case of 
Peter Bergel v. Pacific Gas & Electric
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 

action_date: 2008-11-17
text: 

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

 
Authorizes Denise Racanelli to testify in the case of 
Peter Bergel v. Pacific Gas & Electric
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10601-10602; text of measure as introduced: CR S10601)
action_date: 2008-11-17
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 S10601-10602; text of measure as introduced: CR S10601)
action_date: 2008-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by Committee subpoena.

Bill: 110-sres-707
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2008-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Bush (George W.) Administration
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional investigations
Congressional witnesses
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Dismissal of employees
Executive Office of the President
Executive privilege
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Presidential aides
Public prosecutors
Senate Judiciary
Subpoena

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: 
Requires the President of the Senate to certify the facts in connection with the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by the Committee's subpoena, in order that he may be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law. 

action_date: 2008-11-19
text: 

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

 
Requires the President of the Senate to certify the facts in connection with the failure of Joshua Bolten, as the Custodian of Records at the White House, to appear before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by the Committee's subpoena, in order that he may be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1125.
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10674-10675)
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed.(text of measure as introduced: CR S10674-10675)
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Karl Rove to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and to produce documents as required by Committee subpoena.

Bill: 110-sres-708
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2008-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Bush (George W.) Administration
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional investigations
Congressional witnesses
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Dismissal of employees
Executive Office of the President
Executive privilege
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Presidential aides
Public prosecutors
Senate Judiciary
Subpoena

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: 
Requires the President of the Senate to certify the facts in connection with the failure of Karl Rove, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by the Committee's subpoena, in order that he may be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law. 

action_date: 2008-11-19
text: 

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

 
Requires the President of the Senate to certify the facts in connection with the failure of Karl Rove, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by the Committee's subpoena, in order that he may be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1126.
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10675)
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed.(text of measure as introduced: CR S10675)
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should pursue the adoption of bluefin tuna conservation and management measures at the 16th Special Meeting of the International Commission on the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.

Bill: 110-sres-709
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2008-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Fishery management
International Affairs
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine biology
Overfishing
Sustainable fisheries
Treaties
Tuna

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to bluefin tuna conservation and management measures and the 16th Special Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.

action_date: 2008-11-20
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 with respect to bluefin tuna conservation and management measures and the 16th Special Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10771-10772)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10771-10772)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10771-10772)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10771-10772)
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10675-10676)
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week".

Bill: 110-sres-710
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Rape
Sex crimes
Social life and customs
Special weeks
Women
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Designates the week of February 2, 2009, as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.

action_date: 2008-12-11
text: 

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

Designates the week of February 2, 2009, as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10958)
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S10958)
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958)
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10957-10958)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10751-10752)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the tragic and senseless death by stoning of a 13-year old girl from Somalia.

Bill: 110-sres-711
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Child welfare
Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Families
Human rights
Law
Rule of law
Sex discrimination
Somalia
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
 Condemns the tragic and senseless death by stoning of Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow.
 
Urges the international community to join the Senate in speaking out against this brutal act.
 
Urges the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia to: (1) undertake efforts to protect women and children in Somalia; (2) work to strengthen the rule of law as part of efforts to establish its authority; (3) promote equal and fair treatment of women; and (4) end the culture of impunity in Somalia.

action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 

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

 
Condemns the tragic and senseless death by stoning of Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow.
 
Urges the international community to join the Senate in speaking out against this brutal act.
 
Urges the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia to: (1) undertake efforts to protect women and children in Somalia; (2) work to strengthen the rule of law as part of efforts to establish its authority; (3) promote equal and fair treatment of women; and (4) end the culture of impunity in Somalia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10772; text as passed Senate: CR S10772; text of measure as introduced: CR S10752)
action_date: 2008-11-20
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 S10772; text as passed Senate: CR S10772; text of measure as introduced: CR S10752)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate