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A concurrent resolution authorizing printing of the pocket version of the United States Constitution.

Bill: 111-sconres-35
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 
Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 24th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution.

action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 

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

Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 24th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution.

action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 

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

Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of the 24th edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9035-9036)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9035-9036)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9035-9036)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8099; text as passed Senate: CR S8099; text of measure as introduced: CR S8099)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8099; text as passed Senate: CR S8099; text of measure as introduced: CR S8099)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".

Bill: 111-sconres-36
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2009-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8136-8137)
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability.

Bill: 111-sconres-37
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2009-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Adult day care
Aging
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Home and outpatient care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: 
Recognizes caregiving as a profession.

Expresses support for: (1) the private home care industry and the efforts of family caregivers; and (2) current federal programs that address the accessibility and affordability needs of seniors and their family caregivers.

Encourages: (1) alternatives to make caregiving for seniors even more accessible and affordable through reviews of federal policies that relate to caregiving for seniors; and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue working to educate Americans on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing the options available to seniors when they need care to meet personal needs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8204)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8204)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of an Early Detection Month to enhance public awareness of the need for screening for breast cancer and all other forms of cancer.

Bill: 111-sconres-38
Sponsor: Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]
Introduced: 2009-08-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of an Early Detection Month to enhance public awareness of the need for cancer screening.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9046-9047)
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that stable and affordable housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention, treatment, and care of human immunodeficiency virus, and that the United States should make a commitment to providing adequate funding for the development of housing as a response to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome pandemic.

Bill: 111-sconres-39
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Housing and community development funding
Housing supply and affordability

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: 
Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) stable and affordable housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for HIV prevention, treatment, and care; and (2) the United States should make a commitment to providing adequate funding for developing housing as a response to the AIDS pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9381)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to grant consular access by the Government of Switzerland to Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd, and to allow the 3 young people to reunite with their families in the United States as soon as possible.

Bill: 111-sconres-40
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Iran
Middle East
Switzerland

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 
Encourages the government of Iran to: (1) grant consular access by the government of Switzerland to Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd and allow them to communicate by telephone with their families in the United States; and (2) allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite in the United States with their families as soon as possible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9682)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9682)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to former Senator Edward Brooke.

Bill: 111-sconres-43
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Members of Congress
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on October 28, 2009, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to former Senator Edward Brooke. 

action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on October 28, 2009, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to former Senator Edward Brooke. 

action_date: 2009-10-21
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on October 28, 2009, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to former Senator Edward Brooke. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 797). (text: CR H11540)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 797).(text: CR H11540)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11555-11556)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 43.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11540-11542)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10076; text as passed Senate: CR S10076; text of measure as introduced: CR S10069)
action_date: 2009-10-01
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 S10076; text as passed Senate: CR S10076; text of measure as introduced: CR S10069)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to commemorate the War of 1812 and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 111-sconres-44
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2009-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Postal service
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the War of 1812; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-19
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10113)
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10113-10114)
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of service-learning and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

Bill: 111-sconres-46
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2009-10-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-07
text: 
Recognizes the benefits of service-learning, which include: (1) enriching and enhancing academic outcomes for youth; (2) engaging youth in positive experiences in the community; and (3) encouraging youth to make more constructive choices with regards to their lives.
 
Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to provide youth with more service-learning opportunities.
 
Expresses support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge, an annual event which spotlights the value of service-learning to youth, schools, college campuses, and communities.

action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the benefits of service-learning, which include: (1) enriching and enhancing academic outcomes for youth; (2) engaging youth in positive experiences in the community; and (3) encouraging youth to make more constructive choices with regards to their lives.
 
Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to provide youth with more service-learning opportunities.
 
Expresses support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge, an annual event which spotlights the value of service-learning to youth, schools, college campuses, and communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10439-10440)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10439-10440)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10439-10440)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10439-10440)
action_date: 2009-10-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10223)
action_date: 2009-10-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the East Bay Regional Park District in California, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-sconres-47
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2009-11-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the East Bay Regional Park District in California. Honors the board members, general managers, and East Bay Regional Park District staff who have dutifully fulfilled the mission of protecting open space and providing outdoor recreation opportunities for generations of families in East Bay. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11223)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States of America.

Bill: 111-sconres-48
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-12-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: 
Encourages: (1) primary school and secondary school teachers to educate students about the accomplishments of Dr. Hector Garcia; and (2) all people of the United States to educate themselves about Dr. Garcia's legacy.
 
Recognizes Dr. Garcia's leadership and historical contributions to the Hispanic community and his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13325-13326)
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor the life of Elijah Parish Lovejoy.

Bill: 111-sconres-49
Sponsor: Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL]
Introduced: 2010-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
News media and reporting
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: 
 Calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Elijah Parish Lovejoy and commemorating the 175th anniversary of his death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S256)
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women.

Bill: 111-sconres-50
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: 
Recognizes the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women. Honors the contributions of these organizations and their members in the fight for racial equality and justice in the motion picture and television industry. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S802)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S802-803)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 101st anniversary.

Bill: 111-sconres-51
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2010-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: 
Recognizes the 101st anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Honors and praises the NAACP on the occasion of its anniversary for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S803)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians.

Bill: 111-sconres-52
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of, and the designation of March 20 as, a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians.

action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of, and the designation of March 20, 2010 as, a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7771-7772)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7771-7772)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7771-7772)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S954)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing and congratulating the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial.

Bill: 111-sconres-53
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2010-03-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Monuments and memorials

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: 
 Recognizes the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial. 

action_date: 2010-03-15
text: 

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

Recognizes the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1563)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1563)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1562-1563)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1562-1563)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1367)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Introduced in Senate