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A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administrators at charter schools across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideas and goals of the 10th annual National Charter Schools Week, May 3 through May 9, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-134
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2009-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 
Congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and our public school system.
 
Supports the ideas and goals of the tenth annual National Charter Schools Week (May 3-May 9, 2009).

action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and our public school system.
 
Supports the ideas and goals of the tenth annual National Charter Schools Week (May 3-May 9, 2009).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5247; text as passed Senate: CR S5247; text of measure as introduced: CR S5242)
action_date: 2009-05-06
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 S5247; text as passed Senate: CR S5247; text of measure as introduced: CR S5242)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 8, 2009, as "Military Spouse Appreciation Day".

Bill: 111-sres-135
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2009-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 
Designates May 8, 2009, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
 
Honors and recognizes the contributions made by spouses of members of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 

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

 
Designates May 8, 2009, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
 
Honors and recognizes the contributions made by spouses of members of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Military Spouse Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5247; text as passed Senate: CR S5247; text of measure as introduced: CR S5242)
action_date: 2009-05-06
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 S5247; text as passed Senate: CR S5247; text of measure as introduced: CR S5242)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the country of Georgia.

Bill: 111-sres-136
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Free trade and trade barriers
Georgia (Republic)
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the Republic of Georgia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5295)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and commending the people of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the park.

Bill: 111-sres-137
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
North Carolina
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Congratulates the people of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the 75th anniversary of the Park. 
 
Commends the people of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the National Park Service (NPS) for 75 years of successful management and preservation of the Park's land. 
 
Commends the citizens of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee for their vision and sacrifice in bringing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park into being. 

action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the people of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the 75th anniversary of the Park. 
 
Commends the people of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the National Park Service (NPS) for 75 years of successful management and preservation of the Park's land. 
 
Commends the citizens of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee for their vision and sacrifice in bringing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park into being. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5980-5981; text as passed Senate: CR S5980-5981)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5980-5981; text as passed Senate: CR S5980-5981)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5295-5296)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors for 25 years of service to family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Bill: 111-sres-138
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Honors, recognizes, and thanks Concerns of Police Survivors for 25 years of service assisting family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices made by police families in providing essential support to one another. 

action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 

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

 
Honors, recognizes, and thanks Concerns of Police Survivors for 25 years of service assisting family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices made by police families in providing essential support to one another. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5298; text as passed Senate: CR S5298; text of measure as introduced: CR S5296)
action_date: 2009-05-07
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 S5298; text as passed Senate: CR S5298; text of measure as introduced: CR S5296)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the end of communist rule in Poland.

Bill: 111-sres-139
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2009-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Poland
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: 
Celebrates the 20th anniversary of the end of communist rule in Poland.
 
 Congratulates the people of Poland for their accomplishments in building a free democracy and for their contributions as international partners.
 
 Expresses appreciation for the close friendship between the governments of the United States and Poland.
 

action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 20th anniversary of the end of communist rule in Poland.
 
 Congratulates the people of Poland for their accomplishments in building a free democracy and for their contributions as international partners.
 
 Expresses appreciation for the close friendship between the governments of the United States and Poland.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5981; text as passed Senate: CR S5981)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5981; text as passed Senate: CR S5981)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5331-5332)
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law enforcement officers.

Bill: 111-sres-140
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2009-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: 
Recognizes May 15, 2009, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

action_date: 2009-05-11
text: 

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

 
Recognizes May 15, 2009, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5339; text as passed Senate: CR S5339; text of measure as introduced: CR S5332)
action_date: 2009-05-11
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 S5339; text as passed Senate: CR S5339; text of measure as introduced: CR S5332)
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 2009 as the first National Hemorrhagic Telangiecstasia (HHT) month, established to increase awareness of HHT, which is a complex genetic blood vessel disorder that affects approximately 70,000 people in the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-141
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2009-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of June 2009 as National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiecstasia (HHT) month. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the need to pursue research to find better treatments and a cure for HHT; (2) the HHT Foundation International as the only U.S. advocacy organization working to find a cure for HHT while saving the lives and improving the well-being of individuals and families affected; (3) the importance of comprehensive care centers in providing complete care and treatment for HHT patients; (4) that stroke, lung, and brain hemorrhages can be prevented through early diagnosis, screening, and treatment of HHT; (5) that severe hemorrhages in the nose and gastrointestinal tract can be controlled through intervention and that heart failure can be managed through proper diagnosis and treatments of HHT; and (6) that a leading medical and academic institution estimated that $6.6 billion of one-time health care costs can be saved through aggressive management of HHT in the at-risk population.
 
Acknowledges the need to identify the approximately 90% of the HHT population that has not yet been diagnosed and that is at risk for death or disability due to sudden rupture of the blood vessels in major organs in the body.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5332)
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 25, 2009, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 111-sres-142
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Designates July 25, 2009, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 

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

 
Designates July 25, 2009, as National Day of the American Cowboy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6316; text as passed Senate: CR S6316)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6316; text as passed Senate: CR S6316)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5377)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5377)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 15, 2009, as "National MPS Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-143
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Designates May 15, 2009, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Day.

action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 

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

 
Designates May 15, 2009, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5394-5395; text as passed Senate: CR S5394-5395; text of measure as introduced: CR S5377-5378)
action_date: 2009-05-12
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 S5394-5395; text as passed Senate: CR S5394-5395; text of measure as introduced: CR S5377-5378)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.

Bill: 111-sres-144
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, which begins on May 10, 2009.
 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women. 
 
Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings.

action_date: 2009-05-12
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 Women's Health Week, which begins on May 10, 2009.
 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women. 
 
Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5395; text as passed Senate: CR S5395; text of measure as introduced: CR S5378)
action_date: 2009-05-12
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 S5395; text as passed Senate: CR S5395; text of measure as introduced: CR S5378)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2009, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 111-sres-145
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Designates the week of May 17-May 23, 2009, as National Public Works Week.
 
 Recognizes the important contributions of public works professionals to improving U.S. public infrastructure and to the communities they serve.

action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of May 17-May 23, 2009, as National Public Works Week.
 
 Recognizes the important contributions of public works professionals to improving U.S. public infrastructure and to the communities they serve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5395; text as passed Senate: CR S5395; text of measure as introduced: CR S5378)
action_date: 2009-05-12
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 S5395; text as passed Senate: CR S5395; text of measure as introduced: CR S5378)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending South Charleston, West Virginia, for celebrating its 50th annual Armed Forces Day on May 16, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-146
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Commends South Charleston, West Virginia, for conducting Armed Forces Day celebrations for 50 consecutive years and honoring the selfless dedication and bravery of the men and women of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

action_date: 2009-05-14
text: 

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

 
Commends South Charleston, West Virginia, for conducting Armed Forces Day celebrations for 50 consecutive years and honoring the selfless dedication and bravery of the men and women of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5538)
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5538)
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5538)
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5538)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5378)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to designate the week beginning on the second Saturday in May as National Travel and Tourism Week.

Bill: 111-sres-147
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Designates the week beginning on the second Saturday in May of each year as National Travel and Tourism Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5378-5379)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there is a critical need to increase research, awareness, and education about cerebral cavernous malformations.

Bill: 111-sres-148
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2009-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that there is a critical need to increase research, awareness, and education about cerebral cavernous malformations. 

action_date: 2009-05-13
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that there is a critical need to increase research, awareness, and education about cerebral cavernous malformations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5456-5457; text as passed Senate: CR S5456-5457; text of measure as introduced: CR S5443)
action_date: 2009-05-13
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 S5456-5457; text as passed Senate: CR S5456-5457; text of measure as introduced: CR S5443)
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate