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A resolution expressing support for the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival.

Bill: 111-sres-656
Sponsor: Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2010-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 
Expresses the support of the Senate for the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in October 2010 in Washington, DC. 
 
Commends the Nobel Laureates, institutions of higher education, corporate sponsors, and all the various organizations whose efforts will make the Festival possible.
 
Encourages students and their families to participate in the activities that will take place on the National Mall and across the United States at satellite locations as part of the inaugural Festival. 

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 

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

 
Expresses the support of the Senate for the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival to be held in October 2010 in Washington, DC. 
 
Commends the Nobel Laureates, institutions of higher education, corporate sponsors, and all the various organizations whose efforts will make the Festival possible.
 
Encourages students and their families to participate in the activities that will take place on the National Mall and across the United States at satellite locations as part of the inaugural Festival. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7667; text of measure as introduced: CR S7636)
action_date: 2010-09-28
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 S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7667; text of measure as introduced: CR S7636)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Hoover Dam.

Bill: 111-sres-657
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Arizona
California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Dams and canals
Economic development
Nevada
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 
Celebrates the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Hoover Dam. 

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 

Celebrates the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Hoover Dam. 

Recognizes the benefits of the construction of that dam to the agricultural, industrial, and urban development of the Southwestern United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7667; text of measure as introduced: CR S7636-7637)
action_date: 2010-09-28
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 S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7667; text of measure as introduced: CR S7636-7637)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning October 17, 2010, as "National Character Counts Week".

Bill: 111-sres-658
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2010-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Elementary and secondary education
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 
Designates the week beginning October 17, 2010, as National Character Counts Week.

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 

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

Designates the week beginning October 17, 2010, as National Character Counts Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7668; text of measure as introduced: CR S7637)
action_date: 2010-09-28
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 S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7668; text of measure as introduced: CR S7637)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting "Lights on Afterschool", a national celebration of afterschool programs.

Bill: 111-sres-659
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2010-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 
Expresses the Senate's support for the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senate's support for the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7668; text of measure as introduced: CR S7637)
action_date: 2010-09-28
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 S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7668; text of measure as introduced: CR S7637)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics made by or in partnership with the people of the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-660
Sponsor: Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2010-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
International organizations and cooperation
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 
Commends individuals and institutions that participate in and support advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), especially through international partnerships.
 
Supports the Science Envoy Program as representative of the commitment of the United States to collaborate with other countries to promote the advancement of science and technology. 
 
Encourages the Secretary of State to establish a public diplomacy program to: (1) establish exhibits that illustrate cooperation between institutions and the people of the United States and institutions and people of the host country; (2) create fora for host country individuals to discuss their work; and (3) encourage future (STEM) cooperation with students around the world.

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 

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

 
Commends individuals and institutions that participate in and support advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), especially through international partnerships.
 
Supports the Science Envoy Program as representative of the commitment of the United States to collaborate with other countries to promote the advancement of science and technology. 
 
Encourages the Secretary of State to establish a public diplomacy program to: (1) establish exhibits that illustrate cooperation between institutions and the people of the United States and institutions and people of the host country; (2) create fora for host country individuals to discuss their work; and (3) encourage future STEM cooperation with students around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7669; text of measure as introduced: CR S7637-7638)
action_date: 2010-09-28
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 S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7669; text of measure as introduced: CR S7637-7638)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of McCarthy v. Byrd, et al.

Bill: 111-sres-661
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Lawyers and legal services
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Inouye, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, in the case of 
McCarthy v. Byrd, et al
.

action_date: 2010-09-28
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 Senator Inouye, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, in the case of 
McCarthy v. Byrd, et al
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7669; text of measure as introduced: CR S7638)
action_date: 2010-09-28
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 S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7669; text of measure as introduced: CR S7638)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence.

Bill: 111-sres-663
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: (1) continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities; and (2) support programs designed to end domestic violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7835)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in opposition to privatizing Social Security, raising the retirement age, or other similar cuts to benefits under title II of the Social Security Act.

Bill: 111-sres-664
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate to reaffirm its commitment to the Social Security program, without privatizing it, raising the Normal Retirement Age, or making other similar cuts to benefits under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7835-7836)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
Witness Sunshine Resolution

Bill: 111-sres-665
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Business ethics
Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Witness Sunshine Resolution - Amends Rule XXVI (Committee Procedure) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require each Senate committee (including the Committee on Appropriations) to require each witness who is to appear before the committee to file with the clerk of the committee, at least one day before a scheduled appearance, a disclosure form identifying any arrangement, affiliation, relationship, or substantial financial interest the witness has with any organization, company, or private or government entity directly related to the subject of the hearing, unless the committee chairman and the ranking minority member determine that there is good cause for noncompliance. Allows a witness who is a federal employee to comply with this disclosure requirement, at the discretion of the committee chairman and the ranking minority member, by submitting an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7836)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7836-7837)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 15, 2010, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".

Bill: 111-sres-666
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Energy efficiency and conservation
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Designates October 15, 2010, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy.

Urges the people of the United States to: (1) increase the personal and commercial use of, and promote public sector adoption of, clean and energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (2) encourage the adoption of federal policies to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7837)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Coastal States Organization.

Bill: 111-sres-667
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Great Lakes
Intergovernmental relations
Lakes and rivers
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
State and local government operations
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Coastal States Organization.
 
Supports the role of states, territories, and commonwealths in the stewardship of coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes resources.

action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Coastal States Organization.
 
Supports the role of states, territories, and commonwealths in the stewardship of coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7773; text of measure as introduced: CR S7837)
action_date: 2010-09-29
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 S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7773; text of measure as introduced: CR S7837)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2010, as the "National Day on Writing".

Bill: 111-sres-668
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Language arts
Libraries and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2010, as the National Day on Writing.
 
Encourages participation in the National Gallery of Writing, which is maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English and contains examples of writing by individuals throughout our country.
 
Encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and other organizations to celebrate the writing of their members through individual submissions to the Gallery.

action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2010, as the National Day on Writing.
 
Encourages participation in the National Gallery of Writing, which is maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English and contains examples of writing by individuals throughout our country.
 
Encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and other organizations to celebrate the writing of their members through individual submissions to the Gallery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7773; text of measure as introduced: CR S7837-7838)
action_date: 2010-09-29
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 S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7773; text of measure as introduced: CR S7837-7838)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-669
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month 2010 (October 2010) as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans, as a time of reflection and remembrance, and as a time to renew efforts toward the examination of history and culture in order to provide an opportunity for all people in the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the nation.

action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month 2010 (October 2010) as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans, as a time of reflection and remembrance, and as a time to renew efforts toward the examination of history and culture in order to provide an opportunity for all people in the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7773-7774; text of measure as introduced: CR S7838)
action_date: 2010-09-29
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 S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7773-7774; text of measure as introduced: CR S7838)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as "National Veterans History Project Week".

Bill: 111-sres-670
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Designates the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as National Veterans History Project Week.
 
Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project.
 
Encourages national, state, and local organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of U.S. veterans.

action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as National Veterans History Project Week.
 
Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project.
 
Encourages national, state, and local organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of U.S. veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7774; text of measure as introduced: CR S7838)
action_date: 2010-09-29
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 S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7774; text of measure as introduced: CR S7838)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate