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A resolution designating September 2010 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-sres-597
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
 
 
Designates September 2010 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase research funding commensurate with the burden of the disease; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating it.

action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 

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

 
 
Designates September 2010 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase research funding commensurate with the burden of the disease; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7094-7095)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7094-7095)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7094-7095)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7094-7095)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6441-6442)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2010 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by these charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the Nation.

Bill: 111-sres-598
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Designates September 2010 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; and (2) recognize efforts made by such charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the nation.

action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2010 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; and (2) recognize efforts made by such charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6456; text as passed Senate: CR S6456; text of measure as introduced: CR S6442)
action_date: 2010-07-28
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 S6456; text as passed Senate: CR S6456; text of measure as introduced: CR S6442)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2010, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 111-sres-599
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Designates August 16, 2010, as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 

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

 
Designates August 16, 2010, as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6456-6457; text as passed Senate: CR S6456-6457; text of measure as introduced: CR S6442)
action_date: 2010-07-28
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 S6456-6457; text as passed Senate: CR S6456-6457; text of measure as introduced: CR S6442)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize document production and testimony by, and representation of, the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Bill: 111-sres-600
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under appropriate security procedures, copies of Committee documents sought in connection with a pending investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of classified national security information.
 
Authorizes: (1) the Committee's former and current employees to testify in proceedings arising out of that investigation, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Committee and such former or current employee in connection with such testimony and document production.

action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under appropriate security procedures, copies of Committee documents sought in connection with a pending investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of classified national security information.
 
Authorizes: (1) the Committee's former and current employees to testify in proceedings arising out of that investigation, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Committee and such former or current employee in connection with such testimony and document production.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6457; text as passed Senate: CR S6457; text of measure as introduced: CR S6443)
action_date: 2010-07-28
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 S6457; text as passed Senate: CR S6457; text of measure as introduced: CR S6443)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony of Senate employees in a grand jury proceeding in the District of Columbia.

Bill: 111-sres-601
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Authorizes current or former employees of Senator John Ensign's office to testify in the grand jury proceeding or any related proceeding, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.

action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 

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

 
Authorizes current or former employees of Senator John Ensign's office to testify in the grand jury proceeding or any related proceeding, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6539; text as passed Senate: CR S6538-6539; text of measure as introduced: CR S6528)
action_date: 2010-07-29
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 S6539; text as passed Senate: CR S6538-6539; text of measure as introduced: CR S6528)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-602
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2010; (2) efforts to educate people in the United States about infant mortality and the contributing factors to infant mortality; and (3) efforts to reduce infant deaths, low-birth weight, pre-term births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes. 
 
Recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and the contributing factors as part of prevention and wellness strategies.

action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2010; (2) efforts to educate people in the United States about infant mortality and the contributing factors to infant mortality; and (3) efforts to reduce infant deaths, low-birth weight, pre-term births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes. 
 
Recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and the contributing factors as part of prevention and wellness strategies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6543-6544; text as passed Senate: CR S6543-6544; text of measure as introduced: CR S6553-6554)
action_date: 2010-07-30
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 S6543-6544; text as passed Senate: CR S6543-6544; text of measure as introduced: CR S6553-6554)
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors, and designating February 16, 2011, as "Citizen Diplomacy Day".

Bill: 111-sres-603
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors and its efforts to promote excellence in citizen diplomacy.
 
Commends the achievements of the thousands of citizen diplomats who have worked for generations to share the best of the United States with foreign leaders, specialists, and scholars.
 
Designates February 16, 2011, as Citizen Diplomacy Day.

action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors and its efforts to promote excellence in citizen diplomacy.
 
Commends the achievements of the thousands of citizen diplomats who have worked for generations to share the best of the United States with foreign leaders, specialists, and scholars.
 
Designates February 16, 2011, as Citizen Diplomacy Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7095)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7095)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7095)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7095)
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6554)
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately and unconditionally release Sarah Shourd, Joshua Fattal, and Shane Bauer on humanitarian grounds.

Bill: 111-sres-604
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Iran
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-02
text: 
Recognizes that Sarah Shourd, Joshua Fattal, and Shane Bauer have been held in custody in Iran for one year.
 
 Urges the government of Iran to immediately and unconditionally release Sarah Shourd, Joshua Fattal, and Shane Bauer on humanitarian grounds and allow them to reunite with their families in the United States. 

action_date: 2010-08-02
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that Sarah Shourd, Joshua Fattal, and Shane Bauer have been held in custody in Iran for one year.
 
 Urges the government of Iran to immediately and unconditionally release Sarah Shourd, Joshua Fattal, and Shane Bauer on humanitarian grounds and allow them to reunite with their families in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6595; text as passed Senate: CR S6595; text of measure as introduced: CR S6586)
action_date: 2010-08-02
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 S6595; text as passed Senate: CR S6595; text of measure as introduced: CR S6586)
action_date: 2010-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 13, 2010, as "National Celiac Disease Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-605
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2010-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-03
text: 
Designates September 13, 2010, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2010-08-03
text: 

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

Designates September 13, 2010, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6668; text as passed Senate: CR S6668; text of measure as introduced: CR S6654)
action_date: 2010-08-03
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 S6668; text as passed Senate: CR S6668; text of measure as introduced: CR S6654)
action_date: 2010-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 29, 2010, as "Railroad Retirement Day".

Bill: 111-sres-606
Sponsor: Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL]
Introduced: 2010-08-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee benefits and pensions
Railroads
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-04
text: 
Designates August 29, 2010, as Railroad Retirement Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6739)
action_date: 2010-08-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2010 as "National Principals Month".

Bill: 111-sres-607
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2010-08-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: 
Recognizes October 2010 as National Principals Month.
 
Honors the contribution of school principals in our elementary and secondary schools.

action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes October 2010 as National Principals Month.
 
Honors the contribution of school principals in our elementary and secondary schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7096)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7096)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7095-7096)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7095-7096)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6905)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Interior should take immediate action to expedite the review and appropriate approval of applications for shallow water drilling permits in the Gulf of Mexico, the Beaufort Sea, and the Chukchi Sea.

Bill: 111-sres-608
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2010-08-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alaska
Arctic Ocean
Arctic and polar regions
Department of the Interior
Economic development
Gulf of Mexico
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) national energy security and the regional Gulf Coast economy depend upon the full and immediate restoration of shallow water drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico; (2) the long-term economic health of the state of Alaska depends upon the responsible development of the oil and natural gas reserves of the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas; and (3) the Secretary of the Interior should provide written guidance regarding new safety requirements, and take immediate action to expedite the review and approval of applications for shallow water drilling permits in the outer Continental Shelf.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6905-6906)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the National Urban League on its 100th year of service to the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-609
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2010-08-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: 
Commemorates the National Urban League's 100th year of service to the nation. 
 
Commends the League's ongoing efforts to address inequality and fight for the right of all people of the United States to live with freedom, dignity, and prosperity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6906)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.

Bill: 111-sres-610
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2010-08-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Colorado
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
New Mexico
Railroads
State and local government operations
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: 
Recognizes the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR) days.
 
Acknowledges the critical role of freight and passenger rail in our nation's intermodal transportation system.
 
Commends efforts of the state governments of Colorado and New Mexico, the C&TSRR Commission, the C&TSRR Management Company, and Friends of the C&TSRR for their efforts to maintain this historic and scenic railroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6906-6907)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6907)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Cumberland Valley Athletic Club on the 48th anniversary of the running of the JFK 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon.

Bill: 111-sres-611
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2010-08-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Maryland
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: 
Commends the past, present, and future participants and organizers of the JFK 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon. 

action_date: 2010-11-19
text: 

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

Commends the past, present, and future participants and organizers of the JFK 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8205)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8205)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8205)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8205)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6907)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Introduced in Senate