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A resolution congratulating the St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing team for winning the 2007 Inter-collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Women's National Championship and the 2007 ICSA Team Race National Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-265
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2007-07-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Boats and boating
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Maryland
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-09
text: 
Congratulates the St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing team for winning the 2007 Inter-collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Women's and Team Race National Championships. 

action_date: 2007-07-09
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing team for winning the 2007 Inter-collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Women's and Team Race National Championships. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8880-8881; text as passed Senate: CR S8880-8881; text of measure as introduced: CR S8799)
action_date: 2007-07-09
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 S8880-8881; text as passed Senate: CR S8880-8881; text of measure as introduced: CR S8799)
action_date: 2007-07-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress.

Bill: 110-sres-266
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2007-07-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (Senate)
Members of Congress
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Environment and Public Works
Senate Finance
Senate Indian Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: 
Designates the Minority party membership on the following Committees for the 110th Congress: (1) Energy and Natural Resources; (2) Environment and Public Works; (3) Finance; and (4) Indian Affairs.

action_date: 2007-07-10
text: 

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

 
Designates the Minority party membership on the following Committees for the 110th Congress: (1) Energy and Natural Resources; (2) Environment and Public Works; (3) Finance; and (4) Indian Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8964; text as passed Senate: CR S8964; text of measure as introduced: CR S8949)
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8964; text as passed Senate: CR S8964; text of measure as introduced: CR S8949)
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of renowned painter and writer Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth and commending the City of El Paso for recognizing July 2007 as "Tom Lea Month".

Bill: 110-sres-267
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2007-07-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Painting
Special months
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Tom Lea (a renowned artist, including as a war artist correspondent for Life magazine during World War II) on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Commends the City of El Paso, Texas for recognizing July 2007 as &quot;Tom Lea Month.&quot;

action_date: 2007-07-10
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Tom Lea (a renowned artist, including as a war artist correspondent for Life magazine during World War II) on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Commends the City of El Paso, Texas for recognizing July 2007 as &quot;Tom Lea Month.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8964; text as passed Senate: CR S8964; text of measure as introduced: CR S8949)
action_date: 2007-07-10
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 S8964; text as passed Senate: CR S8964; text of measure as introduced: CR S8949)
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 12, 2007, as "National Summer Learning Day".

Bill: 110-sres-268
Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]
Introduced: 2007-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Child health
Child safety
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Health
Parent-school relationships
Special days
Year round schools

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
Designates July 12, 2007, as National Summer Learning Day.
 
Urges people to promote summer learning activities to send youth back to school ready to learn, support working parents and their children, and keep children safe and healthy during the summer months.

action_date: 2007-07-13
text: 

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

 
Designates July 12, 2007, as National Summer Learning Day.
 
Urges people to promote summer learning activities to send youth back to school ready to learn, support working parents and their children, and keep children safe and healthy during the summer months.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S9224-9225)
action_date: 2007-07-13
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 S9224-9225)
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9224-9225)
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9224-9225)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9026)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative postage stamp be issued in honor of former United States Representative Barbara Jordan.

Bill: 110-sres-269
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Ex-Members of Congress
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Postage stamps
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative postage stamp be issued in honor of former U.S. Representative Barbara Jordan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-22
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9153)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of the International Peace Garden.

Bill: 110-sres-270
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Boundaries
Canada
Congressional tributes
Gardening
International Affairs
Monuments and memorials
National parks
North Dakota
Peace
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Congratulates the International Peace Garden on its 75th anniversary and honors the Garden for sharing its history, beautiful gardens, and a message of peace with the public.
 
 Urges support for continued restoration and expansion efforts at the International Peace Garden. 

action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the International Peace Garden on its 75th anniversary and honors the Garden for sharing its history, beautiful gardens, and a message of peace with the public.
 
 Urges support for continued restoration and expansion efforts at the International Peace Garden. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9792)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9792)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9792)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9792)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9154)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.

Bill: 110-sres-271
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2007-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Families
Government Operations and Politics
History
Johnson Administration
Presidential families

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: 
Honors the former First Lady, Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson and her service to the United States.

action_date: 2007-07-13
text: 

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

 
Honors the former First Lady, Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson and her service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9225; text as passed Senate: CR S9225; text of measure as introduced: CR S9213)
action_date: 2007-07-13
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 S9225; text as passed Senate: CR S9225; text of measure as introduced: CR S9213)
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution praising Muslim-American physicians who condemned recent attempted terrorist acts in the United Kingdom.

Bill: 110-sres-272
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2007-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab Americans
Bombings
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Ethnic relations
Europe
Health
Medical associations
Minorities
Muslims
Physicians
Prejudice
Religion
Terrorism
United Kingdom
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: 
Condemns the recent attempted attacks in the United Kingdom.
 
 Commends the Islamic Medical Association of North America for swift and public denunciation of the attacks.
 
 Encourages Muslim voices in the United States and abroad to continue speaking out against terrorism.
 
 Condemns bigotry and acts of violence against any American, including Arab-Americans and Muslim-Americans. 

action_date: 2007-07-13
text: 

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

 
Condemns the recent attempted attacks in the United Kingdom.
 
 Commends the Islamic Medical Association of North America for swift and public denunciation of the attacks.
 
 Encourages Muslim voices in the United States and abroad to continue speaking out against terrorism.
 
 Condemns bigotry and acts of violence against any American, including Arab-Americans and Muslim-Americans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9225-9226; text as passed Senate: CR S9225-9226; text of measure as introduced: CR S9213)
action_date: 2007-07-13
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 S9225-9226; text as passed Senate: CR S9225-9226; text of measure as introduced: CR S9213)
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.

Bill: 110-sres-273
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2007-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease
Department of Health and Human Services
Economics and Public Finance
Health
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Postage stamps
Research centers
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the U.S. Postal Service should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease; and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for that purpose any amounts becoming available from the sale of that stamp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-22
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9264)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Lewis v. Bayh.

Bill: 110-sres-274
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2007-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Law
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Evan Bayh in the case of 
Lewis v. Bayh
.
 

action_date: 2007-07-18
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Evan Bayh in the case of 
Lewis v. Bayh
.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S9530; text as passed Senate: CR S9530; text of measure as introduced: CR S9514)
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: S9530; text as passed Senate: CR S9530; text of measure as introduced: CR S9514)
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution making minority party appointments for the 110th Congress.

Bill: 110-sres-275
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2007-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (Senate)
Members of Congress
Senate Armed Services

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: 
Designates the Minority party membership on the Committee on Armed Services for the 110th Congress.

action_date: 2007-07-18
text: 

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

 
Designates the Minority party membership on the Committee on Armed Services for the 110th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9530; text as passed Senate: CR S9530; text of measure as introduced: CR S9514)
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9530; text as passed Senate: CR S9530; text of measure as introduced: CR S9514)
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of New York.

Bill: 110-sres-277
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2007-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Catholic Church
Congressional tributes
New York City
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 
Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of New York. 

action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of New York. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10528)
action_date: 2007-07-31
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 S10528)
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10528)
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10528)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9782)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Anaheim Ducks for winning the 2007 Stanley Cup Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-280
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2007-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Hockey
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: 
Congratulates the Anaheim Ducks for winning their first Stanley Cup Championship and the first Stanley Cup Championship in California history.

action_date: 2007-07-24
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Anaheim Ducks for winning their first Stanley Cup Championship and the first Stanley Cup Championship in California history.


Legislative actions:
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 S9854; text as passed Senate: CR S9854; text of measure as introduced: S9838-9839)
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 S9854; text as passed Senate: CR S9854; text of measure as introduced: S9838-9839)
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Cal Ripken Jr. for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, for an outstanding career as an athlete, and for his contributions to baseball and to his community.

Bill: 110-sres-281
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2007-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Congressional tributes
Maryland
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: 
Congratulates Cal Ripken, Jr. for his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Honors him for his outstanding career and his contributions to baseball and his community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10191)
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10052-10053)
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease and to foster understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on patients and future generations of their families.

Bill: 110-sres-282
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2007-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Kidney diseases
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: 
Designates September 9-September 16, 2007, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 

action_date: 2007-09-06
text: 

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

Designates September 9-September 16, 2007, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure.

action_date: 2007-09-07
text: 

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

 
Designates September 9-September 16, 2007, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11278-11279; text as passed Senate: CR S11278-11279)
action_date: 2007-09-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11278-11279; text as passed Senate: CR S11278-11279)
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 343.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10191-10192)
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10192)
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should discontinue the practice of contracting out mail delivery services.

Bill: 110-sres-283
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2007-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government service contracts
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 
Declares that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should discontinue the practice of contracting out mail delivery services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-22
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10318-10319)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate