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A resolution designating September 2009 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable contributions to the culture of the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-226
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Music
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
 Designates September 2009 as Gospel Music Heritage Month. 
 
 Recognizes the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 

action_date: 2009-08-05
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2009 as Gospel Music Heritage Month. 
 
 Recognizes the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8889)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8889)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8889)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8889)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8278)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2009 as "Tay-Sachs Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-sres-227
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Designates September 2009 as Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8278)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 14, 2009, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 111-sres-228
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Designates the week beginning September 14, 2009, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.

Recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.

action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 

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

Designates the week beginning September 14, 2009, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.

Recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8499; text as passed Senate: CR S8499; text of measure as introduced: CR S8278-8279)
action_date: 2009-07-29
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 S8499; text as passed Senate: CR S8499; text of measure as introduced: CR S8278-8279)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning August 30, 2009, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 111-sres-229
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Designates the week beginning August 30, 2009, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning August 30, 2009, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8499-8500; text as passed Senate: CR S8499-8500; text of measure as introduced: CR S8279)
action_date: 2009-07-29
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 S8499-8500; text as passed Senate: CR S8499-8500; text of measure as introduced: CR S8279)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Bill: 111-sres-230
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Senate
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Designates Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service.
 
Makes such designation effective September 1, 2009.

action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 

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

 
Designates Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service.
 
Makes such designation effective September 1, 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8500; text as passed Senate: CR S8500; text of measure as introduced: CR S8279)
action_date: 2009-07-29
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 S8500; text as passed Senate: CR S8500; text of measure as introduced: CR S8279)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any health care reform proposal should slow the long-term growth of health costs and reduce the growth rate of Federal health care spending.

Bill: 111-sres-231
Sponsor: Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health programs administration and funding
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that any health care reform proposal should: (1) reduce total spending on health care in the United States during the next decade to below current projections by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and (2) reduce the growth rate of federal health care spending.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8566-8567)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8567)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Tillamook County Creamery Association.

Bill: 111-sres-232
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food industry and services
Oregon

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Supports the 100th anniversary celebration of Oregon's Tillamook County Creamery Association.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8567)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Russ Meyer on his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

Bill: 111-sres-233
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Commends Russ Meyer for being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. 
 
Recognizes the achievements of Russ Meyer during his lifetime of service to the aviation industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8567)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-234
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2009-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week 2009.
 
Supports efforts to raise public awareness of: (1) the need to use efficiently substantial tax revenues that subsidize retirement savings; and (2) the importance of saving adequately for retirement and of the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings plans.
 

action_date: 2009-08-03
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week 2009.
 
Supports efforts to raise public awareness of: (1) the need to use efficiently substantial tax revenues that subsidize retirement savings; and (2) the importance of saving adequately for retirement and of the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings plans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8699-8700; text as passed Senate: CR S8699-8700; text of measure as introduced: CR S8684-8685)
action_date: 2009-08-03
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 S8699-8700; text as passed Senate: CR S8699-8700; text of measure as introduced: CR S8684-8685)
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2009, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 111-sres-235
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2009-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: 
Designates August 16, 2009, 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: 2009-08-03
text: 

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

 
Designates August 16, 2009, 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: 2009-08-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8700; text as passed Senate: CR S8700; text of measure as introduced: CR S8689)
action_date: 2009-08-03
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 S8700; text as passed Senate: CR S8700; text of measure as introduced: CR S8689)
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834.

Bill: 111-sres-236
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2009-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Canada
Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: 
 Recognizes the fundamental importance of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in the history of the United States and Canada and celebrates the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834.

action_date: 2009-08-03
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the fundamental importance of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in the history of the United States and Canada and celebrates the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8700-8701; text as passed Senate: CR S8701; text of measure as introduced: CR S8689-8690)
action_date: 2009-08-03
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 S8700-8701; text as passed Senate: CR S8701; text of measure as introduced: CR S8689-8690)
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Blue Star Families for supporting military families and increasing awareness of the unique challenges of military life.

Bill: 111-sres-237
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2009-08-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: 
Recognizes the sacrifices made by Blue Star Families as members of military families and as an organization dedicated to all military families and improving the welfare of the United States. 
 
Commends the patriotic efforts of Blue Star Families.
 
Commends and offers sincere thanks to all service members and military families.
 
Urges the people of the United States to acknowledge the inspirational sacrifices of military families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8773-8774)
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide for a point of order against any legislation that eliminates or reduces the ability of Americans to keep their health plan or their choice of doctor or that decreases the number of Americans enrolled in private health insurance, while increasing the number of Americans enrolled in government-managed health care.

Bill: 111-sres-238
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2009-08-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: 
Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider legislation that: (1) eliminates or reduces the ability of Americans to keep their health plan or their choice of doctor; or (2) decreases the number of Americans enrolled in private health insurance, while increasing the number of Americans enrolled in government-managed health care.
 
Suspends such point of order upon certification by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that the legislation does not cause such actions.
 
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: 2009-08-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8774)
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".

Bill: 111-sres-239
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2009-08-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 

action_date: 2009-08-04
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8778-8779; text as passed Senate: CR S8779; text of measure as introduced: CR S8774)
action_date: 2009-08-04
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 S8778-8779; text as passed Senate: CR S8779; text of measure as introduced: CR S8774)
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 9, 2009, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-240
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2009-08-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: 
Designates September 9, 2009, as National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe a moment of reflection on the ninth hour of September 9, 2009, to remember that during the nine months of pregnancy a woman should not consume alcohol.
 

action_date: 2009-08-04
text: 

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

 
Designates September 9, 2009, as National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe a moment of reflection on the ninth hour of September 9, 2009, to remember that during the 9 months of pregnancy a woman should not consume alcohol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8779; text as passed Senate: CR S8779; text of measure as introduced: CR S8774)
action_date: 2009-08-04
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 S8779; text as passed Senate: CR S8779; text of measure as introduced: CR S8774)
action_date: 2009-08-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the period beginning on September 13, 2009, and ending on September 19, 2009, as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week", and supporting the goals and ideals of a National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease and the impact polycystic kidney disease has on patients and future generations of their families.

Bill: 111-sres-241
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-08-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: 
Designates September 13-September 19, 2009, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 

action_date: 2009-08-07
text: 

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

Designates September 13-September 19, 2009, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9090-9091)
action_date: 2009-08-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9090-9091)
action_date: 2009-08-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9090-9091)
action_date: 2009-08-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9090-9091)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8871-8872)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8872)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Aerospace Day".

Bill: 111-sres-242
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2009-08-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Day. 
 
Recognizes the contributions of the aerospace industry to the history, economy, security, and educational system of the United States. 

action_date: 2009-09-16
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Day. 
 
Recognizes the contributions of the aerospace industry to the history, economy, security, and educational system of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9487)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9487)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9486-9487)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9486-9487)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8872-8873)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, upon the establishment of, or enactment of legislation creating, a public health care plan, Members of Congress shall lose access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan and shall be required to enroll in the public plan.

Bill: 111-sres-243
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2009-08-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that upon the establishment or enactment of legislation creating a public health care plan, Members of Congress should lose access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan and shall be required to enroll in such public plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8873)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Introduced in Senate