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A resolution commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

Bill: 111-sres-244
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-08-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: 
Commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act under which the National Wilderness Preservation System was established for the protection of wilderness in the United States. 
 
Recognizes and commends the work of the individuals and organizations involved in the building of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
 


action_date: 2009-08-05
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act under which the National Wilderness Preservation System was established for the protection of wilderness in the United States. 
 
Recognizes and commends the work of the individuals and organizations involved in the building of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8889-8890; text as passed Senate: CR S8889-8890; text of measure as introduced: CR S8873)
action_date: 2009-08-05
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 S8889-8890; text as passed Senate: CR S8889-8890; text of measure as introduced: CR S8873)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing September 11, 2009, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

Bill: 111-sres-245
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-08-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Monuments and memorials
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 
Calls upon all people in the United States to: (1) observe, annually, a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need; and (2) continue to live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited following the attacks.

action_date: 2009-09-10
text: 
Calls upon all people in the United States to: (1) observe a National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11, 2009, in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need; and (2) continue to live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited following the attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9273)
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9273)
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9272-9273)
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9272-9273)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9044-9045)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution requiring that legislation considered by the Senate to be confined to a single issue.

Bill: 111-sres-246
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2009-08-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 
Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider a bill or resolution that is not confined to a single subject.
 
Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9045)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9045)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 26, 2009, as "National Estuaries Day".

Bill: 111-sres-247
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2009-08-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 
Designates September 26, 2009, as National Estuaries Day. 
 

 
Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to protect and restore U.S. estuaries.
 

action_date: 2009-09-10
text: 

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

Designates September 26, 2009, as National Estuaries Day. 

Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to protect and restore U.S. estuaries.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9273)
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9273)
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9273)
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9273)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9045-9046)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of August 2009 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-sres-248
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2009-08-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 

Designates August 2009 as Agent Orange Awareness Month.
 
Recognizes the sacrifices made by our veterans and service-members, especially those who were exposed to Agent Orange. Calls attention to the adverse effects that such exposure has had on their health.

action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 

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

 Designates August 2009 as Agent Orange Awareness Month. 
Recognizes the sacrifices made by our veterans and service-members, especially those who were exposed to Agent Orange. Calls attention to the adverse effects that such exposure has had on their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9060; text as passed Senate: CR S9060; text of measure as introduced: CR S9046)
action_date: 2009-08-06
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 S9060; text as passed Senate: CR S9060; text of measure as introduced: CR S9046)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring United States Navy pilot Captain Michael Scott Speicher who was killed in Operation Desert Storm.

Bill: 111-sres-249
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2009-08-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 
Honors Captain Michael Scott Speicher for his service and sacrifice, and for giving his life fighting for the nation in Operation Desert Storm. 
 
Honors Captain Speicher's family for their love and undying strength and determination to bring him home.
 
Encourages the Department of Defense (DOD) to continue the nation's efforts in providing clear and accurate information about what happened to our fallen heroes, to determine the nature and cause of Captain Speicher's death, and to continue accounting for all who remain missing in action.
 
Honors the U.S. navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the DOD for their efforts in bringing Captain Speicher home. 

action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 

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

 
Honors Captain Michael Scott Speicher for his service and sacrifice, and for giving his life fighting for the nation in Operation Desert Storm. 
 
Honors Captain Speicher's family for their love and undying strength and determination to bring him home. 
 
Encourages the Department of Defense (DOD) to continue the nation's efforts in providing clear and accurate information about what happened to our fallen heroes, to determine the nature and cause of Captain Speicher's death, and to continue accounting for all who remain missing in action.
 
Honors the U.S. navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the DOD for their efforts in bringing Captain Speicher home. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9060; text as passed Senate: CR S9060; text of measure as introduced: CR S9046)
action_date: 2009-08-06
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 S9060; text as passed Senate: CR S9060; text of measure as introduced: CR S9046)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in People of the State of California v. Amir Shervin.

Bill: 111-sres-250
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-08-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Eric Vizcaino and any other employee of Senator Boxer's office from whom testimony may be necessary to testify in the case of 
People of the State of California v. Amir Shervin
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such employees in connection with such case.

action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Eric Vizcaino and any other employee of Senator Boxer's office from whom testimony may be necessary to testify in the case of 
People of the State of California v. Amir Shervin
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such employees in connection with such case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9060-9061; text as passed Senate: CR S9061; text of measure as introduced: CR S9046)
action_date: 2009-08-06
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 S9060-9061; text as passed Senate: CR S9061; text of measure as introduced: CR S9046)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber in the United States Senate.

Bill: 111-sres-252
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-08-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Photography and imaging
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-07
text: 
Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at 2:15 p.m.
 

action_date: 2009-08-07
text: 

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

 
Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at 2:15 p.m.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9091; text as passed Senate: CR S9091; text of measure as introduced: CR S9090)
action_date: 2009-08-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9091; text as passed Senate: CR S9091; text of measure as introduced: CR S9090)
action_date: 2009-08-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Libya should apologize for the welcome home ceremony held to celebrate the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi.

Bill: 111-sres-253
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-09-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Europe
Libya
Middle East
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 
Condemns: (1) the August 2009 release from prison in Scotland of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the lone person convicted in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed 270 people, including 189 Americans; and (2) the lavish welcome home ceremony held in Libya to celebrate Mr. al-Megrahi's release.
 
 Calls on the government of Libya to apologize for the public celebration of Mr. al-Megrahi's release.

action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 

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

 
Condemns: (1) the August 2009 release from prison in Scotland of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the lone person convicted in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed 270 people, including 189 Americans; and (2) the lavish welcome home ceremony held in Libya to celebrate Mr. al-Megrahi's release.
 
Calls on the government of Libya to apologize for the public celebration of Mr. al-Megrahi's release.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9705)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9705)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9705-9706)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9705-9706)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9140)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring, commemorating, and celebrating the historic ties of the United States and the Netherlands on the quadricentennial celebration of the discovery of the Hudson River, and recognizing the settlement and enduring values of New Netherland, which continue to influence American society.

Bill: 111-sres-254
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-09-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Lakes and rivers
Netherlands
New York City
New York State
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 
Commemorates, on the quadricentennial celebration of the discovery of the Hudson River, the historic ties and friendship between the United States and the Netherlands. 
 
 Recognizes the settlement and enduring values of New Netherland which continue to influence American society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9140)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Edward Moore Kennedy, a Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Bill: 111-sres-255
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-09-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 
Declares that the Senate has received with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the passing of the Honorable Edward Moore Kennedy, the great Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on September 8, 2009, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.

action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has received with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the passing of the Honorable Edward Moore Kennedy, the great Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on September 8, 2009, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9141; text as passed Senate: CR S9141; text of measure as introduced: CR S9140)
action_date: 2009-09-08
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 S9141; text as passed Senate: CR S9141; text of measure as introduced: CR S9140)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of "National Drug Facts Chat Day" on November 10, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-256
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2009-09-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Elementary and secondary education
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: 
Recognizes the importance of National Drug Facts Chat Day. Urges teachers, schools, and students to participate by submitting questions and using the information provided to increase their understanding of the science of drug abuse and addiction among school-aged youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9188)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9188)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 111-sres-257
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-09-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: 
Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; and (2) Health, Education, Labor, and Pension.

action_date: 2009-09-09
text: 

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

 
Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; and (2) Health, Education, Labor, and Pension.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9189; text as passed Senate: CR S9189; text of measure as introduced: CR S9188-9189)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9189; text as passed Senate: CR S9189; text of measure as introduced: CR S9188-9189)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Bill: 111-sres-258
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-09-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
 
Commends the school's status as a leading public university that excels in academics, athletics, and its students' quality of life.

action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
 
Commends the school's status as a leading public university that excels in academics, athletics, and its students' quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9333)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9333)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9333)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9333)
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9268-9269)
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9269)
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Introduced in Senate