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A resolution designating December 6, 2009, as "National Miners Day".

Bill: 111-sres-337
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2009-11-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mining
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: 
Designates December 6, 2009, as National Miners Day.

action_date: 2009-12-03
text: 

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

 
Designates December 6, 2009, as National Miners Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12352)
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S12352)
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12352)
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12352)
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11120-11121)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 14, 2009, as "National Reading Education Assistance Dogs Day".

Bill: 111-sres-338
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2009-11-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 
Designates November 14, 2009, as National Reading Education Assistance Dogs Day in honor of the 10th anniversary of the R.E.A.D. program, which seeks to improve children's literacy skills by making dogs available to them as reading companions.

action_date: 2009-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates November 14, 2009, as National Reading Education Assistance Dogs Day in honor of the 10th anniversary of the R.E.A.D. program, which seeks to improve children's literacy skills by making dogs available to them as reading companions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11377)
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11377)
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11377)
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11377)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11217)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11217-11218)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of permitting the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

Bill: 111-sres-339
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-11-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Due process and equal protection
Supreme Court
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court should permit live television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case would constitute a violation of the due process rights of one or more of the parties before the Court. 

action_date: 2010-06-08
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 the Supreme Court should permit live television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case would constitute a violation of the due process rights of one or more of the parties before the Court. 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11218)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11218-11221)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and conflict.

Bill: 111-sres-340
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2009-11-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 
Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week.
 
Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.
 
Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project.
 
Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of American wartime veterans.

action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 

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

 
Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week.
 
Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.
 
Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project.
 
Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of American wartime veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11354)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11354)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11354)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11221)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-342
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2009-11-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
General Native American affairs matters

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 
 Recognizes the celebration of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month during November 2009. 
 
Honors the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and their contributions to the United States. 

action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the celebration of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month during November 2009. 
 
Honors the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and their contributions to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11236; text as passed Senate: CR S11236; text of measure as introduced: CR S11222-11223)
action_date: 2009-11-05
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 S11236; text as passed Senate: CR S11236; text of measure as introduced: CR S11222-11223)
action_date: 2009-11-05
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-343
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
Makes majority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the 111th Congress.

action_date: 2009-11-06
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 Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11257; text as passed Senate: CR S11257; text of measure as introduced: CR S11255)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11257; text as passed Senate: CR S11257; text of measure as introduced: CR S11255)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-344
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Texas
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
Offers deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims killed or wounded in the senseless attack that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.
 
Offers support and hope for a full recovery for those wounded there.
 
Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of law enforcement personnel, first responders, soldiers present at the scene, medical personnel, and countless others who aided the victims.
 
Shares in the pain and grief felt by the people of the United States in the aftermath of this tragic event.

action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 

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

 
Offers deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims killed or wounded in the senseless attack that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.
 
Offers support and hope for a full recovery for those wounded there.
 
Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of law enforcement personnel, first responders, soldiers present at the scene, medical personnel, and countless others who aided the victims.
 
Shares in the pain and grief felt by the people of the United States in the aftermath of this tragic event.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11257; text as passed Senate: CR S11257; text of measure as introduced: CR S11255)
action_date: 2009-11-06
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 S11257; text as passed Senate: CR S11257; text of measure as introduced: CR S11255)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the New York Yankees on winning the 2009 World Series.

Bill: 111-sres-347
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
New York City
New York State
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-09
text: 
Congratulates the New York Yankees on winning the 2009 World Series. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text as introduced in Senate: CR S11294)
action_date: 2009-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-sres-348
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-09
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text as introduced in Senate: CR S11294)
action_date: 2009-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day.

Bill: 111-sres-349
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2009-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 
Encourages the people of the United States to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year.
 
Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the United States and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service.

action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 

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

 
Encourages the people of the United States to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year.
 
Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the United States and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354; text as passed Senate: CR S11354; text of measure as introduced: CR S11349-11350)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11354; text as passed Senate: CR S11354; text of measure as introduced: CR S11349-11350)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Bill: 111-sres-350
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Due process and equal protection
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Judges
Louisiana
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 
Recognizes November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana.
 
Remembers Judge J. Skelly Wright for his lifelong commitment to promoting civil rights, fairness, and equality.
 
Commends Ruby Bridges for her courage in becoming the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, and for her lifetime commitment to promoting diversity and improving educational opportunities for all children.
 
Supports efforts to close student achievement gaps, improve secondary and postsecondary attendance and completion rates, and promote the benefits of integrated schools.
 
Congratulates all those who have dedicated their lives to education and promoting equal opportunities for all students.

action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 

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

 
Recognizes November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of school integration in New Orleans, Louisiana.
 
Remembers Judge J. Skelly Wright for his lifelong commitment to promoting civil rights, fairness, and equality.
 
Commends Ruby Bridges for her courage in becoming the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, and for her lifetime commitment to promoting diversity and improving educational opportunities for all children.
 
Supports efforts to close student achievement gaps, improve secondary and postsecondary attendance and completion rates, and promote the benefits of integrated schools.
 
Congratulates all those who have dedicated their lives to education and promoting equal opportunities for all students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11354-11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week.

Bill: 111-sres-351
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2009-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 
 Designates the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.

action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11355; text as passed Senate: CR S11355; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages.

Bill: 111-sres-352
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2009-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Building construction
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Housing finance and home ownership
Housing industry and standards

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 
Encourages banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages. 
 

action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 

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

 
Encourages banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11356; text as passed Senate: CR S11356; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11356; text as passed Senate: CR S11356; text of measure as introduced: CR S11350)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "American Education Week".

Bill: 111-sres-353
Sponsor: Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]
Introduced: 2009-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: 
Expresses the Senates' support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
 
Encourages the people of this country to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all those who work together to educate children.

action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senates' support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
 
Encourages the people of this country to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all those who work together to educate children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11508)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11508)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11508)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11508)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11351)
action_date: 2009-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate