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A resolution urging the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing on January 1, 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-387
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2009-12-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-24
text: 
Requests: (1) the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing on January 1, 2010, with activities stressing the need to eradicate violence and poverty and to establish greater fellowship among peace-loving countries and families everywhere; and (2) American businesses, labor organizations, and faith and civic leaders to join in promoting appropriate activities for Americans and in extending appropriate greetings from the families of the United States to families in the rest of the world.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14138-14139)
action_date: 2009-12-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding unfair and discriminatory measures of the Government of Japan in failing to apply the Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program to vehicles made by United States automakers.

Bill: 111-sres-388
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2010-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Energy efficiency and conservation
Free trade and trade barriers
Japan
Motor vehicles
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to continue to negotiate with Japan to eliminate the unfair and discriminatory measures of Japan's Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (scrappage program); and (2) if the USTR is unable to obtain a satisfactory agreement with Japan, the USTR shall initiate World Trade Organization (WTO) consultations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S56)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending The University of Alabama Crimson Tide for being unanimously declared the 2009 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision National Champions.

Bill: 111-sres-389
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2010-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alabama
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: 
Congratulates the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for being unanimously declared the 2009 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision National Champions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S56-57)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution prohibiting text messaging by employees of the Senate while driving on official business.

Bill: 111-sres-390
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Motor vehicles
Senate
Telephone and wireless communication
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: 
Prohibits Senate employees from text messaging when: (1) driving a government-owned or -leased vehicle; (2) driving a privately owned or leased vehicle while on official business; or (3) using Senate-provided text messaging equipment while driving any vehicle at any time.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S126)
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10601 et seq.) and the substantial contributions to the Crime Victims Fund made through the criminal prosecutions conducted by United States Attorneys' offices and other components of the Department of Justice.

Bill: 111-sres-391
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2010-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Government trust funds

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and the substantial contributions to the Crime Victims Fund made through the criminal prosecutions conducted by the the United States Attorneys' offices and other components of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

action_date: 2010-01-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and the substantial contributions to the Crime Victims Fund made through the criminal prosecutions conducted by the the United States Attorneys' offices and other components of the Department of Justice (DOJ).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S132; text as passed Senate: CR S132; text of measure as introduced: CR S126)
action_date: 2010-01-21
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 S132; text as passed Senate: CR S132; text of measure as introduced: CR S126)
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of the American Kennel Club.

Bill: 111-sres-393
Sponsor: Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]
Introduced: 2010-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: 
Honors the American Kennel Club for its service to dog owners and the U.S. public. 

action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 

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

Honors the American Kennel Club for its service to dog owners and the U.S. public. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S715)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S715)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S714-715)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S714-715)
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S127-128)
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health.

Bill: 111-sres-394
Sponsor: Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL]
Introduced: 2010-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois
Medical education
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: 
 Congratulates the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, on its 150th anniversary.
 
Expresses the Senate's best wishes for its continued success.
 
Commends the school for its dedication to educating world class physicians and scientists, sponsoring cutting edge medical research, and providing highly specialized clinical care.
 

 

action_date: 2010-02-01
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, on its 150th anniversary.
 
Expresses the Senate's best wishes for its continued success.
 
Commends the school for its dedication to educating world class physicians and scientists, sponsoring cutting edge medical research, and providing highly specialized clinical care.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S397-398)
action_date: 2010-02-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S397-398)
action_date: 2010-02-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397-398)
action_date: 2010-02-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S397-398)
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S128)
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S128)
action_date: 2010-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Colorado National Guard.

Bill: 111-sres-395
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2010-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Colorado
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-22
text: 
 Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Colorado National Guard (Guard) and its exemplary service to the state of Colorado and the nation.
 
 Thanks Guard members and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of Colorado and the nation.
 
 Pledges continued support in providing the Guard with the resources necessary to perform state and federal missions.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families of those Guard members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Guard.
 
 Honors the dedication of Guard members who play a central role in protecting the United States and the freedoms and liberties of its citizens.

action_date: 2010-01-25
text: 

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

 
 Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Colorado National Guard (Guard) and its exemplary service to the state of Colorado and the nation.
 
 Thanks Guard members and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of Colorado and the nation.
 
 Pledges continued support in providing the Guard with the resources necessary to perform state and federal missions.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families of those Guard members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Guard.
 
 Honors the dedication of Guard members who play a central role in protecting the United States and the freedoms and liberties of its citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S204)
action_date: 2010-01-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S204)
action_date: 2010-01-25
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S203-204)
action_date: 2010-01-25
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S203-204)
action_date: 2010-01-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S155-156)
action_date: 2010-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to enable each newly constituted Senate to carry out its responsibility to determine the Rules of its Proceedings at the beginning of each Congress.

Bill: 111-sres-396
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2010-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-25
text: 
Resolves that upon the expiration of the Standing Rules of the Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 111th Congress, the Senate shall proceed in accordance with article I, section 5 of the Constitution to determine the Rules of its Proceedings by a simple majority vote.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S198)
action_date: 2010-01-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S198-200)
action_date: 2010-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Charles McCurdy ("Mac") Mathias, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of Maryland.

Bill: 111-sres-397
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Maryland
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., former Member of the United States Senate. 
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns on January 26, 2010, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Mathias, Jr.

action_date: 2010-01-26
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., former Member of the United States Senate. 
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns on January 26, 2010, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Mathias, Jr.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S260; text as passed Senate: CR S260; text of measure as introduced: CR S256)
action_date: 2010-01-26
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 S260; text as passed Senate: CR S260; text of measure as introduced: CR S256)
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et al.

Bill: 111-sres-398
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Lawyers and legal services
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Lieberman, Lincoln, McConnell, McCain, and Sanders in the case of 
Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et al
.

action_date: 2010-01-26
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Lieberman, Lincoln, McConnell, McCain, and Sanders in the case of 
Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et al
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S260-261; text as passed Senate: CR S261; text of measure as introduced: CR S256)
action_date: 2010-01-26
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 S260-261; text as passed Senate: CR S261; text of measure as introduced: CR S256)
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the heroic actions of Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. "Joe" Gardner, the law enforcement officers of the United States Marshals Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and the Court Security Officers in responding to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse on January 4, 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-399
Sponsor: Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV]
Introduced: 2010-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal district courts
Law enforcement officers
Nevada
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: 
Commends Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. &quot;Joe&quot; Gardner, and the Court Security Officers and members of the United States Marshals Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their actions in responding to the assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 4, 2010. Expresses condolences to the family and friends of Officer Cooper, who gave his life in the line of duty, and wishes Marshal Gardner a speedy recovery from the wounds he sustained.

action_date: 2010-01-26
text: 

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

 
Commends Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. &quot;Joe&quot; Gardner, and the Court Security Officers and members of the United States Marshals Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their actions in responding to the assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 4, 2010. Expresses condolences to the family and friends of Officer Cooper, who gave his life in the line of duty, and wishes Marshal Gardner a speedy recovery from the wounds he sustained.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S261; text as passed Senate: CR S261; text of measure as introduced: CR S256)
action_date: 2010-01-26
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 S261; text as passed Senate: CR S261; text of measure as introduced: CR S256)
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate recognizing coach Bobby Bowden for his accomplishments in college football upon his retirement.

Bill: 111-sres-401
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2010-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Bobby Bowden, upon his retirement, is to be recognized for his monumental achievements in college football.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S348)
action_date: 2010-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2010 as National Data Privacy Day.

Bill: 111-sres-402
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2010-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-29
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Data Privacy Day. 

Encourages: (1) educators and privacy professionals to discuss data privacy and protection issues with teens in high schools across the United States; (2) corporations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of the personal information of their clients and consumers, to design privacy into products they create where possible, and to promote trust in technologies; and (3) individuals across the nation to be aware of data privacy concerns and to take steps to protect their personal information.

action_date: 2010-01-29
text: 

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

Expresses support for the designation of a National Data Privacy Day. 

Encourages: (1) educators and privacy professionals to discuss data privacy and protection issues with teens in high schools across the United States; (2) corporations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of the personal information of their clients and consumers, to design privacy into products they create where possible, and to promote trust in technologies; and (3) individuals across the nation to be aware of data privacy concerns and to take steps to protect their personal information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S359; text as passed Senate: CR S359; text of measure as introduced: CR S358-359)
action_date: 2010-01-29
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 S359; text as passed Senate: CR S359; text of measure as introduced: CR S358-359)
action_date: 2010-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab should be tried by a military tribunal rather than by a civilian court.

Bill: 111-sres-403
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2010-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Due process and equal protection
Military law
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) foreign terrorists should not be afforded the same rights as U.S. citizens under the Constitution; (2) foreign terrorist enemy combatants should be tried in military tribunals; (3) to the extent that foreign terrorists are prosecuted in civilian courts, they should be thoroughly interrogated for information necessary to protect the United States before they are provided with a lawyer and informed of their right to remain silent; and (4) the Attorney General should consult with specified intelligence officials, congressional leaders, or the President before unilaterally deciding to terminate the interrogation of a key intelligence source and provide a terrorist enemy with the rights of U.S. citizens under the Constitution.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to the interrogation and prosecution of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S396)
action_date: 2010-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate