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A resolution calling on the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to take action on issues relating to drywall imported from China.

Bill: 111-sres-91
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Asia
China
Civil actions and liability
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Housing industry and standards
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) should: (1) initiate a formal proceeding to investigate drywall imported from China from 2004 through 2007; (2) prohibit further importation of drywall and associated building products from China; (3) order a recall of hazardous Chinese drywall; and (4) seek civil penalties against the drywall manufacturers in China that produced or distributed hazardous drywall and their U.S. subsidiaries to cover the cost of the recall effort and associated remediation.
 
Urges the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to: (1) use all available measures, including civil forfeiture, to ensure that homeowner assistance costs are borne by the drywall manufacturers in China and their U.S. subsidiaries and not by U.S. taxpayers; and (2) develop meaningful federal tax incentives to help offset drywall repair costs for struggling homeowners already suffering from depressed home values and negative economic conditions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4006)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill: 111-sres-92
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, &quot;Si, se puede!&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4085)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill supporting the mission and goals of 2009 National Crime Victim's Rights Week, to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, and to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.

Bill: 111-sres-93
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.

action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 

 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4995)
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4085-4086)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2009 as "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 111-sres-94
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 
Designates April 2009 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.

action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 

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

Designates April 2009 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4104-4105; text as passed Senate: CR S4105; text of measure as introduced: CR S4086)
action_date: 2009-03-31
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 S4104-4105; text as passed Senate: CR S4105; text of measure as introduced: CR S4086)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Iowa men's wrestling team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Wrestling Championship.

Bill: 111-sres-95
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Iowa
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 
Congratulates the University of Iowa Hawkeyes for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Wrestling Championship. 

action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Iowa Hawkeyes for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Wrestling Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4105-4106; text as passed Senate: CR S4105-4106; text of measure as introduced: CR S4086)
action_date: 2009-03-31
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 S4105-4106; text as passed Senate: CR S4105-4106; text of measure as introduced: CR S4086)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Morningside College women's basketball team for winning the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II championship.

Bill: 111-sres-96
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Iowa
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 
Congratulates the Morningside College Mustangs for winning the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division II women's basketball national championship.

action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Morningside College Mustangs for winning the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division II women's basketball national championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4106; text as passed Senate: CR S4106; text of measure as introduced: CR S4086-4087)
action_date: 2009-03-31
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 S4106; text as passed Senate: CR S4106; text of measure as introduced: CR S4086-4087)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 1, 2009, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-97
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2009-04-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: 
Designates June 1, 2009, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4196)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating each of April 15, 2009, and April 15, 2010, as "National TEA Party Day".

Bill: 111-sres-98
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Income tax rates
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Designates April 15, 2009, and April 15, 2010, as National TEA (taxed enough already) Party Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4386)
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Uzbekistan should immediately enforce its existing domestic legislation and fulfill its international commitments aimed at ending state-sponsored forced and child labor.

Bill: 111-sres-99
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Human rights
International law and treaties
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Uzbekistan
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the government of Uzbekistan should: (1) enforce its existing domestic legislation and fulfill its international commitments aimed at ending state-sponsored forced and child labor; (2) allow an International Labour Organization investigation into forced and child labor in the cotton sector; and (3) take steps towards ensuring cotton farmers better returns and enabling them to hire adults.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4386)
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the establishment of an Urban Youth Sport Initiative in partnership with the United States Olympic Committee.

Bill: 111-sres-100
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2009-04-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Child health
Olympic games
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the expansion of quality urban youth sports programs to increase urban youth involvement in sport; and (2) the establishment of an Urban Youth Sport Initiative in partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4387)
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the tragic events at the Pinelake Health and Rehab Center in Carthage, North Carolina on Sunday, March 29, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-101
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2009-04-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Law enforcement officers
North Carolina
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: 
Offers condolences to the victims, staff, and their families affected by the tragic events that occurred at the Pinelake Health and Rehab Center in Carthage, North Carolina, on March 29, 2009. 
 
Honors the lives of Jerry Avant, Louise DeKler, Lillian Dunn, Tessie Garner, John Goldstrom, Bessie Hedrick, Margaret Johnson, and Jesse Musser, the deceased victims. 
 
Recognizes the heroism of Officer Justin Garner. 

action_date: 2009-04-03
text: 

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

 
Offers condolences to the victims, staff, and their families affected by the tragic events that occurred at the Pinelake Health and Rehab Center in Carthage, North Carolina, on March 29, 2009. 
 
Honors the lives of Jerry Avant, Louise DeKler, Lillian Dunn, Tessie Garner, John Goldstrom, Bessie Hedrick, Margaret Johnson, and Jesse Musser, the deceased victims. 
 
Recognizes the heroism of Officer Justin Garner. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text as passed Senate: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text of measure as introduced: CR 4/02/2009 S4387)
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text as passed Senate: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text of measure as introduced: CR 4/02/2009 S4387)
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill: 111-sres-102
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-04-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: 
Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 

action_date: 2009-04-03
text: 

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

 
Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text as passed Senate: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text of measure as introduced: CR 4/02/2009 S4387)
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text as passed Senate: CR 4/02/2009 S4398; text of measure as introduced: CR 4/02/2009 S4387)
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and document production in Richard Bowen v. Department of the Navy (MSPB).

Bill: 111-sres-103
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-04-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: 
Authorizes Jamie Lynch, a former fellow in the office of Senator Webb, to testify and to produce documents in 
Richard Bowen v. Department of the Navy
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.

action_date: 2009-04-03
text: 

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

 
Authorizes Jamie Lynch, a former fellow in the office of Senator Webb, to testify and to produce documents in 
Richard Bowen v. Department of the Navy
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 4/02/2009 S4398-4399; text as passed Senate: CR 4/02/2009 S4398-4399; text of measure as introduced: CR 4/02/2009 S4387)
action_date: 2009-04-03
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 4/02/2009 S4398-4399; text as passed Senate: CR 4/02/2009 S4398-4399; text of measure as introduced: CR 4/02/2009 S4387)
action_date: 2009-04-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the third week of April 2009 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".

Bill: 111-sres-104
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2009-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Domestic violence and child abuse
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: 
Designates the third week of April 2009 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
 
Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child rearing and other stresses.
 
Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.

action_date: 2009-04-20
text: 

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

 
Designates the third week of April 2009 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
 
Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child rearing and other stresses.
 
Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4464-4465; text as passed Senate: CR S4464-4465; text of measure as introduced: CR S4449-4450)
action_date: 2009-04-20
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 S4464-4465; text as passed Senate: CR S4464-4465; text of measure as introduced: CR S4449-4450)
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 24 through 26, 2009, as "Global Youth Service Days".

Bill: 111-sres-105
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2009-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: 
Designates April 24 through 26, 2009, as Global Youth Service Days.
 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of the United States and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation.

action_date: 2009-04-20
text: 

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

 
Designates April 24 through 26, 2009, as Global Youth Service Days.
 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of the United States and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4465; text as passed Senate: CR S4465; text of measure as introduced: CR S4450)
action_date: 2009-04-20
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 S4465; text as passed Senate: CR S4465; text of measure as introduced: CR S4450)
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the outstanding athletic accomplishments of the University of Findlay men's basketball team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Championship.

Bill: 111-sres-106
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Ohio
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Congratulates the University of Findlay men's basketball team for achieving its first ever Division II National Championship.
 
Recognizes the University's athletic program for its accomplishments in both sports and academics.

action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Findlay men's basketball team for achieving its first ever Division II National Championship.
 
Recognizes the University's athletic program for its accomplishments in both sports and academics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4522; text as passed Senate: CR S4522; text of measure as introduced: CR S4520)
action_date: 2009-04-21
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 S4522; text as passed Senate: CR S4522; text of measure as introduced: CR S4520)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in Senate