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A resolution designating September 22, 2009, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-276
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: 
Designates September 22, 2009, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and the 22 state falls coalitions for their efforts to work together to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults.
 
Encourages: (1) businesses, individuals, governments, the public health community, and health care providers to work together to promote the awareness of and reduce the incidence of falls among older people in the United States; (2) state health departments to use their leadership to reduce injuries and injury-related health care costs by collaborating with colleagues, organizations, and individuals to reduce falls among older adults; and (3) experts in the field of fall prevention to share best practices.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing and evaluating interventions to prevent falls among older adults that can be used in effective community-based fall prevention programs.

action_date: 2009-09-21
text: 

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

 
Designates September 22, 2009, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and the 22 state falls coalitions for their efforts to work together to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults.
 
Encourages: (1) businesses, individuals, governments, the public health community, and health care providers to work together to promote the awareness of and reduce the incidence of falls among older people in the United States; (2) state health departments to use their leadership to reduce injuries and injury-related health care costs by collaborating with colleagues, organizations, and individuals to reduce falls among older adults; and (3) experts in the field of fall prevention to share best practices.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing and evaluating interventions to prevent falls among older adults that can be used in effective community-based fall prevention programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9615; text as passed Senate: CR S9615; text of measure as introduced: CR S9591)
action_date: 2009-09-21
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 S9615; text as passed Senate: CR S9615; text of measure as introduced: CR S9591)
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2009 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-sres-277
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2009-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: 
 
 
Designates September 2009 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

action_date: 2009-09-21
text: 

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

Designates September 2009 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9615-9516; text as passed Senate: CR S9615-9616; text of measure as introduced: CR S9591)
action_date: 2009-09-21
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 S9615-9516; text as passed Senate: CR S9615-9616; text of measure as introduced: CR S9591)
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States Senate.

Bill: 111-sres-278
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Lakes and rivers
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: 
Recognizes and honors the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States. 

action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7770)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7770)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7770)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7770)
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9591-9592)
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution making minority party appointments for certain committees for the 111th Congress.

Bill: 111-sres-279
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Special Committee on Aging

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 
Makes minority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (3) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and (4) Aging.

action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 

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

 
Makes minority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (3) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and (4) Aging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9689-9690; text as passed Senate: CR S9690; text of measure as introduced: CR S9681)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9689-9690; text as passed Senate: CR S9690; text of measure as introduced: CR S9681)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 10th anniversary of the rule of law program of Temple University Beasley School of Law.

Bill: 111-sres-280
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Lawyers and legal services
Pennsylvania
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 
 Commends and congratulates Temple University Beasley School of Law, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and all involved in the 10th anniversary of its China rule of law program.
 
 Recognizes the program's success in promoting collaborative legal exchanges between the United States and China. 
 
Recognizes that Temple University and its partners in China represent the spirit of cooperation and friendship between these great nations, and will surely continue to strengthen those bonds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9681)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9681-9682)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Campus Safety Awareness Month."

Bill: 111-sres-281
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month. 
 
Encourages colleges and universities to provide campus safety and other crime awareness and prevention programs to students throughout the year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9748-9749)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9749)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, which struck Charleston, South Carolina on September 21 through September 22, 1989.

Bill: 111-sres-282
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Natural disasters
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo and remembers its victims.

action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 

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

Recognizes the historical significance of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo and remembers its victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9758; text as passed Senate: CR S9758; text of measure as introduced: CR S9749)
action_date: 2009-09-23
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 S9758; text as passed Senate: CR S9758; text of measure as introduced: CR S9749)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of the first annual National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day taking place on September 26, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-283
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Supports the goals of a National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day to be held annually in coordination with the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture.
 
Recognizes that creating a successful adoption model for wild horses and burros is consistent with federal law commonly known as &quot;Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act&quot; and beneficial to the long-term interests of the people of the United States in protecting wild horses and burros.
 
Encourages citizens of the United States to adopt a wild horse or burro so as to own a living symbol of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West.

action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of a National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day to be held annually in coordination with the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture.
 
Recognizes that creating a successful adoption model for wild horses and burros is consistent with federal law commonly known as &quot;Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act&quot; and beneficial to the long-term interests of the people of the United States in protecting wild horses and burros.
 
Encourages citizens of the United States to adopt a wild horse or burro so as to own a living symbol of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9758-9759; text as passed Senate: CR S9759; text of measure as introduced: CR S9750)
action_date: 2009-09-23
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 S9758-9759; text as passed Senate: CR S9759; text of measure as introduced: CR S9750)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation and goals of "National Health Information Technology Week" for the period beginning on September 21, 2009, and ending on September 25, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-284
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Designates September 21-25, 2009, as National Health Information Technology Week. 

Recognizes the value of information technology and management systems in transforming health care.

Calls on all stakeholders to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the health care system in the United States.

action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 

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

Designates September 21-25, 2009, as National Health Information Technology Week. 

Recognizes the value of information technology and management systems in transforming health care.

Calls on all stakeholders to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the health care system in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9759; text as passed Senate: CR S9759; text of measure as introduced: CR S9750)
action_date: 2009-09-23
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 S9759; text as passed Senate: CR S9759; text of measure as introduced: CR S9750)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of national cybersecurity awareness month and raising awareness and enhancing the State of cybersecurity in the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-285
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional tributes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, as designated by the National Cyber Security Alliance, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other organizations working to improve cyber security in the United States. 
 
Continues to work with federal agencies, businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations in enhancing the state of cyber security in the United States. 
 
Congratulates the National Security Alliance, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, DHS, and other organizations working to improve cyber security in the United States on the sixth anniversary of the National Cyber Security Month during October 2009. 

action_date: 2009-09-29
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 Cyber Security Awareness Month, as designated by the National Cyber Security Alliance, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other organizations working to improve cyber security in the United States. 
 
Continues to work with federal agencies, businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations in enhancing the state of cyber security in the United States. 
 
Congratulates the National Security Alliance, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, DHS, and other organizations working to improve cyber security in the United States on the sixth anniversary of the National Cyber Security Month during October 2009. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S9941)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S9941)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9941)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9941)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9851-9852)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9852-9853)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and September 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.

Bill: 111-sres-286
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Floods and storm protection
Georgia
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
 Extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to families who lost their homes and other property, in the floods in Georgia. Thanks the people of Georgia and the surrounding states who worked to protect people from the rising floodwaters. Expresses support as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) responds to the needs of the affected people and communities. Honors the emergency responders for their bravery and sacrifice.

action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 

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

 
Extends condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to families who lost their homes and other property, in the floods in Georgia. Thanks the people of Georgia and the surrounding states who worked to protect people from the rising floodwaters. Expresses support as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) responds to the needs of the affected people and communities. Honors the emergency responders for their bravery and sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9858; text as passed Senate: CR S9858; text of measure as introduced: CR S9853)
action_date: 2009-09-24
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 S9858; text as passed Senate: CR S9858; text of measure as introduced: CR S9853)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Honoring the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 (the Hatch-Waxman Act).

Bill: 111-sres-287
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Intellectual property
Members of Congress
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Senate that: (1) enactment of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 (commonly known as the Hatch-Waxman Act) served to create the modern generic pharmaceutical industry, which has provided consumers with access to affordable drugs, yielding significant health and economic benefits for the nation's health care system; (2) Senator Orrin Hatch and Representative Henry Waxman deserve the nation's gratitude for authoring and championing this landmark bipartisan legislation; and (3) Congress should enact legislation to create a pathway for approval by the Food and Drug Administration of safe and affordable generic versions of biologic medicines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9853)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9853-9854)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 26, 2009, as "National Mesothelioma Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-288
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2009-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: 
Designates September 26, 2009, as National Mesothelioma Awareness Day.

action_date: 2009-09-25
text: 

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

Designates September 26, 2009, as National Mesothelioma Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9866; text as passed Senate: CR S9866; text of measure as introduced: CR S9871-9872)
action_date: 2009-09-25
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 S9866; text as passed Senate: CR S9866; text of measure as introduced: CR S9871-9872)
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate