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A resolution designating July 24, 2010, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 111-sres-554
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Designates July 24, 2010, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2010-06-29
text: 

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

 
Designates July 24, 2010, as National Day of the American Cowboy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR S5629-5630; text as passed Senate: CR S5629-5630; text of measure as introduced: CR S4994)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-sres-555
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2010-08-03
text: 

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

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6667)
action_date: 2010-08-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6667)
action_date: 2010-08-03
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6667)
action_date: 2010-08-03
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6667)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4994-4995)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children and families and designating 2010 as "The Year of the Father".

Bill: 111-sres-556
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Recognizes the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children and families.
 
Designates 2010 as The Year of the Father.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4995)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending EyeCare America for its volunteerism and efforts to preserve eyesight throughout the previous 25 years.

Bill: 111-sres-557
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Commends EyeCare America for its volunteerism and efforts to preserve eyesight throughout the last 25 years.

action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 

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

 
Commends EyeCare America for its volunteerism and efforts to preserve eyesight throughout the last 25 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5045; text as passed Senate: CR S5045; text of measure as introduced: CR S4995)
action_date: 2010-06-16
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 S5045; text as passed Senate: CR S5045; text of measure as introduced: CR S4995)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2010, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 111-sres-558
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
Designates the week beginning September 12, 2010, 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: 2010-06-16
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning September 12, 2010, 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: 2010-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5045-5046; text as passed Senate: CR S5045-5046; text of measure as introduced: CR S4995-4996)
action_date: 2010-06-16
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 S5045-5046; text as passed Senate: CR S5045-5046; text of measure as introduced: CR S4995-4996)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 111-sres-559
Sponsor: Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL]
Introduced: 2010-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 
 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African-Americans were free).
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (2) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

action_date: 2010-06-16
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African-Americans were free). Encourages the people of the United States to observe Juneteenth Independence Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. 
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (2) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5046-5047; text as passed Senate: CR S5046-5047; text of measure as introduced: CR S4996)
action_date: 2010-06-16
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 S5046-5047; text as passed Senate: CR S5046-5047; text of measure as introduced: CR S4996)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their families, especially on Father's Day.

Bill: 111-sres-560
Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]
Introduced: 2010-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Foreign aid and international relief

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 
Recognizes June 20, 2010, as Father's Day.
 
Honors the men in the United States and around the world who are active in the lives of their children, which in turn has a significant impact on their children, their families, and their communities.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to supporting and encouraging global fatherhood initiatives that significantly benefit international development efforts. 

action_date: 2010-06-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes June 20, 2010, as Father's Day.
 
Honors the men in the United States and around the world who are active in the lives of their children, which in turn has a significant impact on their children, their families, and their communities.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to supporting and encouraging global fatherhood initiatives that significantly benefit international development efforts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5212)
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5212)
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5212)
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5212)
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5114)
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 25, 2010, as "National Huntington's Disease Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-561
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2010-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: 
Designates June 25, 2010, as National Huntington's Disease Awareness Day.
 
Recognizes that all people of the United States should become more informed about and aware of Huntington's Disease.

action_date: 2010-06-21
text: 

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

Designates June 25, 2010, as National Huntington's Disease Awareness Day.

Recognizes that all people of the United States should become more informed about and aware of Huntington's Disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5212-5213; text as passed Senate: CR S5213; text of measure as introduced: CR S5211)
action_date: 2010-06-21
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 S5212-5213; text as passed Senate: CR S5213; text of measure as introduced: CR S5211)
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to increase transparency by requiring Senate amendments to be made available to the public in a timely manner.

Bill: 111-sres-562
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2010-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government information and archives
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 
 Requires the Secretary of the Senate to make the Senate amendment database (ats.senate.gov or a similar amendment database) available on a public website in a manner that will allow the public to view amendments as soon as they are made widely available to Members of Congress and staff.
 
Requires the Secretary to improve the Senate amendment website and any other amendment website made available to the public by ensuring that: (1) all amendments are scanned and posted on the website in their entirety; (2) all submitted amendments have their purpose inputted when they are entered into the website; (3) all amendments are identified on the website as first degree or second degree and by what bill or amendment they are offered, if available; (4) all amendments on the website have the dates they were submitted, proposed, and disposed of; and (5) all amendments and any associated metadata are permanently available on the website or the Legislative Information System (LIS)/THOMAS sites.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that appropriations should be made available through the appropriations process to carry out this resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5322)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5322-5323)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Los Angeles Lakers on their 2010 National Basketball Association Championship and congratulating the players, coaches, and staff for their outstanding achievements.

Bill: 111-sres-563
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the 2010 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals; (2) coach Phil Jackson for winning his 11th championship; and (3) the Boston Celtics for winning the NBA Eastern Conference Championship.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5323)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the Treaty of Mutual Security and Cooperation with Japan, and affirming support for the United States-Japan security alliance and relationship.

Bill: 111-sres-564
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2010-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 
Affirms the Senate's commitment to the United States-Japan security alliance and the friendship of both countries that is based on shared values.
 
Recognizes the benefits of the alliance to the national security of the United States and Japan, as well as to regional security.
 
Recognizes the contributions of and expresses appreciation for the people of Japan, and in particular the people of Okinawa, in hosting members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families in Japan.
 
Values the involvement of Japan's Self-Defense Forces in regional and global security operations.
 
Promotes the implementation of the Roadmap for Realignment to reduce the burden on local communities while maintaining the strategic posture of the United States in Asia.

action_date: 2010-06-29
text: 

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

 
Affirms the Senate's commitment to the United States-Japan security alliance and the friendship of both countries that is based on shared values.
 
Recognizes the benefits of the alliance to the national security of the United States and Japan, as well as to regional security.
 
Recognizes the contributions of and expresses appreciation for the people of Japan, and in particular the people of Okinawa, in hosting members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families in Japan.
 
Values the involvement of Japan's Self-Defense Forces in regional and global security operations.
 
Promotes the implementation of the Roadmap for Realignment to reduce the burden on local communities while maintaining the strategic posture of the United States in Asia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5630; text as passed Senate: CR S5630)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5630; text as passed Senate: CR S5630)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5323-5324)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting and recognizing the achievements of the family planning services programs operating under title X of the Public Health Service Act.

Bill: 111-sres-565
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2010-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Family planning and birth control
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 
Acknowledges the family planning services programs operating under title X of the Public Health Service Act as a critical component of the U.S. public health care system. Expresses support for the mission of such programs. Recognizes family planning providers at Title X health centers who work tirelessly to provide quality care to millions of low-income individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5447-5448)
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to elect Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from the State of Hawaii, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-567
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: 
Elects Senator Daniel K. Inouye from Hawaii as the President of the Senate pro tempore.

action_date: 2010-06-28
text: 

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

 
Elects Senator Daniel K. Inouye from Hawaii as the President of the Senate pro tempore.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5465; text as passed Senate: CR S5465; text of measure as introduced: CR S5493)
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5465; text as passed Senate: CR S5465; text of measure as introduced: CR S5493)
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.

Bill: 111-sres-568
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: 
Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye as President of the Senate pro tempore.

action_date: 2010-06-28
text: 

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

 
Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye as President of the Senate pro tempore.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5474; text as passed Senate: CR S5474; text of measure as introduced: CR S5493)
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5474; text as passed Senate: CR S5474; text of measure as introduced: CR S5493)
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

Bill: 111-sres-569
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: 
Notifies the President of the United States of the election of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye as President of the Senate pro tempore.

action_date: 2010-06-28
text: 

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

 
Notifies the President of the United States of the election of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye as President of the Senate pro tempore.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5474; text as passed Senate: CR S5474; text of measure as introduced: CR S5493)
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5474; text as passed Senate: CR S5474; text of measure as introduced: CR S5493)
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate