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A resolution to encourage recognition of 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family".

Bill: 111-sres-165
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
Expresses the deepest appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces who serve or have served in defense of the United States.
 
Recognizes the contributions that military families make, and encourages the people of the United States to share in appreciation for the sacrifices of military families.
 
Encourages the people of the United States and the Department of Defense (DOD) to observe the &quot;Year of the Military Family&quot; with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 

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

 
Expresses the deepest appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces who serve or have served in defense of the United States.
 
Recognizes the contributions that military families make, and encourages the people of the United States to share in appreciation for the sacrifices of military families.
 
Encourages the people of the United States and the Department of Defense to observe the &quot;Year of the Military Family&quot; with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5982-5983; text as passed Senate: CR S5982-5983; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
action_date: 2009-06-02
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 S5982-5983; text as passed Senate: CR S5982-5983; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

Bill: 111-sres-166
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Government information and archives
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 300 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration. 

action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 

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

 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 300 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5982; text as passed Senate: CR S5982; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5982; text as passed Senate: CR S5982; text of measure as introduced: CR S5951)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through 4, 1989.

Bill: 111-sres-167
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2009-06-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Human rights
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: 
 Commends the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms and, in the case of the people who demonstrated at Tiananmen Square in June 1989, sacrificed their lives and freedom to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
 
Expresses sympathy for the families of those who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned due to their involvement in the peaceful protests in Tiananmen Square.
 
Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by the PRC.
 
Calls on the Government of the PRC to: (1) release all Tiananmen Square prisoners; (2) allow freedom of speech; and (3) cease intimidation and imprisonment of religious monitories and those who disagree with PRC policies.
 
Supports efforts by free speech activists in China and elsewhere. 
 
Urges the President to support peaceful advocates of free speech around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6050)
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6050-6051)
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of Washington women's softball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Women's College World Series.

Bill: 111-sres-168
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Congratulates the University of Washington softball team for winning the 2009 Women's College World Series. 

action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Washington softball team for winning the 2009 Women's College World Series. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6215)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text of measure as introduced: CR S6215)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the framework of the United Nations process with Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals of finding a mutually acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Bill: 111-sres-169
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Greece
International law and treaties
Macedonia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Urges the government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to: (1) work within the framework of the U.N. process with Greece to achieve long-standing U.S. and U.N. policy goals by finding a mutually acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; and (2) abstain from hostile activities and stop violating provisions of the U.N.-brokered Interim Agreement between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece regarding hostile activities or propaganda.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6215-6216)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that children should benefit, and in no case be worse off, as a result of reform of the Nation's health care system.

Bill: 111-sres-170
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Disability and paralysis
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicaid

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Congress should ensure that reform of our nation's health care system shall benefit all children and that no child shall be worse off; (2) strengthening our nation's Medicaid program should be a priority; and (3) low-income children should not be moved into a system that could diminish their benefits, cost-sharing protections, availability of care standards, and access to supports, services, and safety-net providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6496)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6272-6273)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through 4, 1989.

Bill: 111-sres-171
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2009-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Human rights
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 
 Commends the people who demonstrated at Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1989, many of whom sacrificed their lives and freedom to bring about democratic change and gain freedom of expression, assembly, association, and religion for the people of China.
 
Expresses sympathy for the families of those who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned due to their involvement in the peaceful protests in Tiananmen Square.
 
Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by the PRC.
 
Calls on the Government of the PRC to: (1) release all Tiananmen Square prisoners; (2) allow freedom of speech; and (3) cease intimidation and imprisonment of religious monitories and those who disagree with PRC policies.
 
Supports efforts by free speech activists in China and elsewhere. 
 
Urges the President to support peaceful advocates of free speech around the world.

action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 

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

 
Commends the people who demonstrated at Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1989, many of whom sacrificed their lives and freedom to bring about democratic change and gain freedom of expression, assembly, association, and religion for the people of China.
 
Expresses sympathy for the families of those who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned due to their involvement in the peaceful protests in Tiananmen Square.
 
Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by the PRC.
 
Calls on the Government of the PRC to: (1) release all Tiananmen Square prisoners; (2) allow freedom of speech; and (3) cease intimidation and imprisonment of religious monitories and those who disagree with PRC policies.
 
Supports efforts by free speech activists in China and elsewhere. 
 
Urges the President to support peaceful advocates of free speech around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6316-6317; text as passed Senate: CR S6317; text of measure as introduced: CR S6273)
action_date: 2009-06-08
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 S6316-6317; text as passed Senate: CR S6317; text of measure as introduced: CR S6273)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2009 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Bill: 111-sres-172
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2009-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 
Designates June 2009 as National Aphasia Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for efforts to: (1) increase awareness of aphasia (a communication impairment caused by brain damage that typically results from a stroke); and (2) make the voices of people with aphasia heard.
 
Recognizes that strokes are the third-largest cause of death and disability in the United States.
 
Acknowledges that aphasia deserves more attention and study in order to find new solutions.

action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2009 as National Aphasia Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for efforts to: (1) increase awareness of aphasia (a communication impairment caused by brain damage that typically results from a stroke); and (2) make the voices of people with aphasia heard.
 
Recognizes that strokes are the third-largest cause of death and disability in the United States.
 
Acknowledges that aphasia deserves more attention and study in order to find new solutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6317; text as passed Senate: CR S6317; text of measure as introduced: CR S6273-6274)
action_date: 2009-06-08
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 S6317; text as passed Senate: CR S6317; text of measure as introduced: CR S6273-6274)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 111-sres-173
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week in 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6385)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the region from Manhattan, Kansas to Columbia, Missouri as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor.

Bill: 111-sres-174
Sponsor: Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Kansas
Livestock
Medical research
Missouri
Nutrition and diet
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
 Recognizes: (1) the region from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, including the metropolitan Kansas City area and St. Joseph, Missouri, as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor; and (2) the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor as the national center of the animal health industry. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6385-6386)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government is a reluctant shareholder in the ownership of General Motors and Chrysler.

Bill: 111-sres-175
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Manufacturing
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the federal government is only a temporary stakeholder in the American automotive industry and should take all possible steps to divest its ownership interests in General Motors Corporation and Chrysler Motors LLC as expeditiously as possible; and (2) the Comptroller General shall conduct a study to determine the period of time it may take General Motors and Chrysler to return to solvency and for the federal government to complete its divestiture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6386)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the International Labour Organization's unanimous adoption of Convention 182, "Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour".

Bill: 111-sres-177
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the worst forms of child labor should not be tolerated, whether they occur in the United States or other countries; and (2) on the 10th anniversary of its adoption, all parties to Convention 182, &quot;Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour,&quot; done at Geneva June 17, 1999, should work toward its full implemention to realize the goal of eliminating the worst forms of child labor. 

action_date: 2009-06-09
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 that: (1) the worst forms of child labor should not be tolerated, whether they occur in the United States or other countries; and (2) on the 10th anniversary of its adoption, all parties to Convention 182, &quot;Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour,&quot; done at Geneva June 17, 1999, should work toward its full implemention to realize the goal of eliminating the worst forms of child labor. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6390; text as passed Senate: CR S6390; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387)
action_date: 2009-06-09
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 S6390; text as passed Senate: CR S6390; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting Olympic Day on June 23, 2009, and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bill: 111-sres-178
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Illinois
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
Expresses support for Olympic Day 2009.
 
Encourages the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for Olympic Day 2009.
 
Encourages the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6390-6391; text as passed Senate: CR S6390-6391; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387)
action_date: 2009-06-09
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 S6390-6391; text as passed Senate: CR S6390-6391; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the American Society of Mechanical Engineers on its 125 years of codes and standards development.

Bill: 111-sres-179
Sponsor: Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Research and development
Science and engineering education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
Congratulates the American Society of Engineers (ASME) on the 125th anniversary of its codes and standards activity.
 
Recognizes and celebrates the achievements of all ASME volunteer members and staff who participate in the codes and standards programs. 
 
Expresses the gratitude of the people of the United States for the contributions provided by ASME's codes and standards in the health, safety, and economic well-being of the citizenry of the nation. 
 
Recognizes ASME's focus on global and accessible standards development and their vision for technical competence and innovation.
 
Recognizes ASME's mission to be the essential resource for mechanical engineers and other technical professionals throughout the world for solutions that benefit humankind. 

action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the American Society of Engineers (ASME) on the 125th anniversary of its codes and standards activity.
 
Recognizes and celebrates the achievements of all ASME volunteer members and staff who participate in the codes and standards programs. 
 
Expresses the gratitude of the U.S. people for the contributions provided by ASME's codes and standards in the health, safety, and economic well-being of the citizenry of the nation. 
 
Recognizes ASME's focus on global and accessible standards development and their vision for technical competence and innovation.
 
Recognizes ASME's mission to be the essential resource for mechanical engineers and other technical professionals throughout the world for solutions that benefit humankind. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6391; text as passed Senate: CR S6391; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387-6388)
action_date: 2009-06-09
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 S6391; text as passed Senate: CR S6391; text of measure as introduced: CR S6387-6388)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate