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A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Philadelphia Zoo: America's First Zoo.

Bill: 111-sres-75
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Pennsylvania
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Philadelphia Zoo on March 21, 2009.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3091-3092; text as passed Senate: CR S3092; text of measure as introduced: CR S3091-3092)
action_date: 2009-03-12
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 S3091-3092; text as passed Senate: CR S3092; text of measure as introduced: CR S3091-3092)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States and the People's Republic of China should work together to reduce or eliminate tariff and nontariff barriers to trade in clean energy and environmental goods and services.

Bill: 111-sres-76
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Asia
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Environmental technology
Free trade and trade barriers
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) should work to reduce or eliminate tariff and nontariff barriers to trade in clean energy and environmental goods and services and, through the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), reach a multilateral agreement to reduce or eliminate such barriers; and (2) reduction or elimination of such barriers will allow the United States, China, and other countries to deploy clean energy technologies to meet global environmental challenges. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3377)
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States and the People's Republic of China should negotiate a bilateral agreement on clean energy cooperation.

Bill: 111-sres-77
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Asia
China
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Environmental technology
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) should negotiate a bilateral agreement on clean energy cooperation; and (2) such an agreement would signal the world community that the United States is ready to lead an effort to mitigate global climate change. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3377)
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 22, 2009, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day".

Bill: 111-sres-78
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Designates March 22, 2009, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day. 

action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 

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

 
Designates March 22, 2009, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day. Commends: (1) rehabilitation counselors for their dedication and hard work; and (2) professional organizations for their efforts to assist those who require rehabilitation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3379; text as passed Senate: CR S3379; text of measure as introduced: CR S3378)
action_date: 2009-03-18
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 S3379; text as passed Senate: CR S3379; text of measure as introduced: CR S3378)
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Paul M. Weyrich and expressing the condolences of the Senate on his passing.

Bill: 111-sres-79
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Expresses: (1) gratitude to Paul M. Weyrich for his contributions to the conservative movement and for promoting a capitalist, democratic vision for the world; and (2) condolences on his death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3575)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning March 15, 2009, as "National Safe Place Week".

Bill: 111-sres-80
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Designates the week beginning March 15, 2009, as National Safe Place Week.

action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning March 15, 2009, as National Safe Place Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3578; text as passed Senate: CR S3578; text of measure as introduced: CR S3575)
action_date: 2009-03-19
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 S3578; text as passed Senate: CR S3578; text of measure as introduced: CR S3575)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

Bill: 111-sres-81
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2009-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of World Water Day.
 
Urges the investment of greater resources by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and all relevant federal departments and agencies toward providing sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the poor.

action_date: 2009-07-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of World Water Day.
 
Urges the investment of greater resources by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and all relevant federal departments and agencies toward providing sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the poor.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe the week of World Water Day with activities that promote awareness of the importance of: (1) access to clean water and sanitation; and (2) cooperation between stakeholders in transboundary water management.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3617)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3617)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Bill: 111-sres-82
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2009-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: 
Congratulates the Greek people as they celebrate the 188th anniversary of Greece's independence.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations. 

action_date: 2009-03-23
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Greek people as they celebrate the 188th anniversary of Greece's independence.
 
Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3619; text as passed Senate: CR S3619; text of measure as introduced: CR S3618)
action_date: 2009-03-23
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 S3619; text as passed Senate: CR S3619; text of measure as introduced: CR S3618)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2009, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-83
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2009-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: 
Designates March 25, 2009, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.

action_date: 2009-03-24
text: 

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

 
Designates March 25, 2009, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3735-3736; text as passed Senate: CR S3736; text of measure as introduced: CR S3691)
action_date: 2009-03-24
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 S3735-3736; text as passed Senate: CR S3736; text of measure as introduced: CR S3691)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.

Bill: 111-sres-84
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2009-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Canada
Europe
European Union
Mammals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: 
Urges the government of Canada to prohibit the commercial hunting of seals. Expresses support for an unconditional prohibition by the European Union on trade in seal products.
 

action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 

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

 
Urges the government of Canada to prohibit the commercial hunting of seals. Expresses support for an unconditional prohibition by the European Union on trade in seal products.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5297; text as passed Senate: CR S5297)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5297; text as passed Senate: CR S5297)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3778-3779)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3691)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears for winning the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship.

Bill: 111-sres-85
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2009-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Montana
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: 
 Congratulates the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears for winning the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship. 

action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 

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

 
 Congratulates the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears for winning the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3939)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3939)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3938-3939)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3938-3939)
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3802)
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 18, 2009, as "National Auctioneers Day".

Bill: 111-sres-86
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2009-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 
Designates April 18, 2009, as &quot;National Auctioneers Day.&quot;

action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 

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

 
Designates April 18, 2009, as &quot;National Auctioneers Day.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4104)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4104)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4104)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4104)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3933)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4 through 10, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-87
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2009-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.

action_date: 2009-04-20
text: 

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

 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
 
Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.

action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 

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

 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4522; text as passed Senate: CR S4522)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4522; text as passed Senate: CR S4522)
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 48.
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3933)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3933)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Dr. John Hope Franklin.

Bill: 111-sres-88
Sponsor: Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]
Introduced: 2009-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 
Celebrates the life and accomplishments of John Hope Franklin and honors his contributions to U.S. society.

action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the life and accomplishments of John Hope Franklin and honors his contributions to U.S. society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3939; text as passed Senate: CR S3939; text of measure as introduced: CR S3933-3934)
action_date: 2009-03-26
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 S3939; text as passed Senate: CR S3939; text of measure as introduced: CR S3933-3934)
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill: 111-sres-89
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe &quot;Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day&quot; with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 

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

 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe &quot;Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day&quot; with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4008; text as passed Senate: CR S4008; text of measure as introduced: CR S4005)
action_date: 2009-03-30
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 S4008; text as passed Senate: CR S4008; text of measure as introduced: CR S4005)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate