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A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of sickle cell disease by Dr. James B. Herrick.

Bill: 111-sres-685
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2010-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of sickle cell disease.

Recognizes the biomedical research community's contributions to improvement in its diagnosis and treatment.

action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 

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

Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of sickle cell disease.

Recognizes the biomedical research community's contributions to improvement in its diagnosis and treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8107-8108; text as passed Senate: CR S8108; text of measure as introduced: CR S8066)
action_date: 2010-11-18
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 S8107-8108; text as passed Senate: CR S8108; text of measure as introduced: CR S8066)
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 11, 2010, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 111-sres-686
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2010-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: 
Designates December 11, 2010, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation.

action_date: 2010-12-01
text: 

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

 
Designates December 11, 2010, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8356)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8356)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8355-8356)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8355-8356)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8130)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and career of Dave Niehaus.

Bill: 111-sres-687
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2010-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: 
Commends the long and industrious career of Dave Niehaus as the voice of the Seattle Mariners.

Recognizes his achievements as a preeminent baseball broadcaster and as a fan and booster of baseball in Seattle, Washington.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8130)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-sres-688
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8130)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-689
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2010-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
General Native American affairs matters

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: 
Recognizes November 2010 as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. 
 
Celebrates the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
 
Honors their contributions to this country.

action_date: 2010-11-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes November 2010 as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. 
 
Celebrates the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
 
Honors their contributions to this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8206; text as passed Senate: CR S8206; text of measure as introduced: CR S8130-8131)
action_date: 2010-11-19
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 S8206; text as passed Senate: CR S8206; text of measure as introduced: CR S8130-8131)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain.

Bill: 111-sres-690
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2010-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: 
Commemorates the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain on November 30, 2010, and his enduring legacy as one our nation's greatest authors and humorists. 

action_date: 2010-11-30
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain on November 30, 2010, and his enduring legacy as one our nation's greatest authors and humorists. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8292-8293; text as passed Senate: CR S8292-8293; text of measure as introduced: CR S8304)
action_date: 2010-11-30
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 S8292-8293; text as passed Senate: CR S8292-8293; text of measure as introduced: CR S8304)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 111-sres-691
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.

action_date: 2010-11-30
text: 

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

 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8293; text as passed Senate: CR S8293; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8293; text as passed Senate: CR S8293; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the San Francisco Giants on winning the 2010 World Series Championship.

Bill: 111-sres-692
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-12-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: 
Congratulates the San Francisco Giants on winning the 2010 World Series Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8400)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran and its continued violation of the International Covenant on Human Rights.

Bill: 111-sres-694
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2010-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Religion
Sanctions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-03
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
Calls on the government of Iran to release the seven leaders of the Baha'i community and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion, including Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, Ms. Haleh Roohi, and Ms Rozita Vaseghi.
 
Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with the international community, to continue to condemn the government of Iran's ongoing violation of human rights and demand the immediate release of these prisoners. 
 
Urges the President and Secretary to consider implementing further sanctions against officials directly responsible for human rights violations.
 
Calls on the U.S. government to continue to support an annual U.N. General Assembly resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran.
 
Calls for the restoration of the position of United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8477-8478)
action_date: 2010-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the National Institutes of Health Office of Research on Women's Health and the continuing leadership and achievements of the Office on Women's Health in conducting and supporting biomedical research to improve women's health.

Bill: 111-sres-695
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2010-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical education
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-06
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH). Commends ORWH for its leadership in women's health research, research training, and science-based education programs.

Recognizes: (1) the ORWH-supported scientists whose studies have improved women's health and whose research continues to yield promising discoveries; and (2) the volunteers who participate in clinical studies and the patient and professional health organizations that contribute to the shared research goals of preventing, treating, and curing the diseases and disorders within the scope of ORWH's mission.

Reaffirms the Senate's support for ORWH and its continued commitment to carrying out research to improve women's health.

action_date: 2010-12-06
text: 

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

Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH). Commends ORWH for its leadership in women's health research, research training, and science-based education programs.

Recognizes: (1) the ORWH-supported scientists whose studies have improved women's health and whose research continues to yield promising discoveries; and (2) the volunteers who participate in clinical studies and the patient and professional health organizations that contribute to the shared research goals of preventing, treating, and curing the diseases and disorders within the scope of ORWH's mission.

Reaffirms the Senate's support for ORWH and its continued commitment to carrying out research to improve women's health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8557-8558; text as passed Senate: CR S8558; text of measure as introduced: CR S8555-8556)
action_date: 2010-12-06
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 S8557-8558; text as passed Senate: CR S8558; text of measure as introduced: CR S8555-8556)
action_date: 2010-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution making minority party appointments for certain committees for the 111th Congress.

Bill: 111-sres-696
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2010-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: 
Makes minority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and (3) Veterans' Affairs.

action_date: 2010-12-07
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) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and (3) Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8605; text as passed Senate: CR S8605; text of measure as introduced: CR S8600)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8605; text as passed Senate: CR S8605; text of measure as introduced: CR S8600)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

Bill: 111-sres-697
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2010-12-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Historic sites and heritage areas
International law and treaties
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military history
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: 
Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
 
 Encourages the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to adhere to the membership requirements of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) so that Bosnia and Herzegovina may join the alliance without delay.
 
 Encourages the further integration of European countries with the goal of establishing peace and economic prosperity for all of the people of Europe.
 
 Renews the commitment of the United States to support the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 
 Urges the continuation of constitutional reforms, market-based economic growth, and improved dialogue between the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 
 Encourages the U.S. Air Force to take appropriate measures to provide historical interpretation of the site of the Dayton Peace Accords to educate the public on the historical significance of the Dayton Peace Accords and the importance of negotiation in world peace.

action_date: 2010-12-08
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
 
 Encourages the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to adhere to the membership requirements of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) so that Bosnia and Herzegovina may join the alliance without delay.
 
 Encourages the further integration of European countries with the goal of establishing peace and economic prosperity for all of the people of Europe.
 
 Renews the commitment of the United States to support the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 
 Urges the continuation of constitutional reforms, market-based economic growth, and improved dialogue between the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 
 Encourages the U.S. Air Force to take appropriate measures to provide historical interpretation of the site of the Dayton Peace Accords to educate the public on the historical significance of the Dayton Peace Accords and the importance of negotiation in world peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8655; text as passed Senate: CR S8655; text of measure as introduced: CR S8642)
action_date: 2010-12-08
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 S8655; text as passed Senate: CR S8655; text of measure as introduced: CR S8642)
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the territorial integrity of Georgia and the situation within Georgia's internationally recognized borders.

Bill: 111-sres-698
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2010-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Georgia (Republic)
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: 
 Affirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Georgia and to recognize the areas of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as regions of Georgia occupied by the Russian Federation.
 
Calls upon the government of Russia to fulfill the 2008 ceasefire agreements. 
 
Supports constructive engagement and confidence-building measures between the government of Georgia and the de facto authorities in the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
 
Affirms that the path to stability in this region is through peaceful means and long-term diplomatic and political dialogue.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8714-8715)
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in City of St. Paul v. Irene Victoria Andrews, Bruce Jerome Berry, John Joseph Braun, David Eugene Luce, and Elizabeth Ann McKenzie.

Bill: 111-sres-699
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: 
 Authorizes: (1) Shelly Schafer, an employee of Senator Al Franken, to testify in the case of 
City of St. Paul v. Irene Victoria Andrews, Bruce Jerome Berry, John Joseph Braun, David Eugene Luce, and Elizabeth Ann McKenzie
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Shelly Schafer, and any other employee from whom evidence may be sought, in connection with such case.

action_date: 2010-12-09
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Shelly Schafer, an employee of Senator Al Franken, to testify in the case of 
City of St. Paul v. Irene Victoria Andrews, Bruce Jerome Berry, John Joseph Braun, David Eugene Luce, and Elizabeth Ann McKenzie
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Shelly Schafer, and any other employee from whom evidence may be sought, in connection with such case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8692; text as passed Senate: CR S8692; text of measure as introduced: CR S8715)
action_date: 2010-12-09
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 S8692; text as passed Senate: CR S8692; text of measure as introduced: CR S8715)
action_date: 2010-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate