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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-671
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2010.

Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives; and (2) people in the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.

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 support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2010.

Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives; and (2) people in the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.


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 S7838-7839)
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 S7838-7839)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 9, 2010, as "National Chess Day" to enhance awareness and encourage students and adults to engage in a game known to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Bill: 111-sres-672
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Designates October 9, 2010, as National Chess Day.

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 October 9, 2010, as National Chess Day.


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 S7839)
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 S7839)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it values the active participation of the Republic of Macedonia as the state partner of the Vermont National Guard over the past 15 years.

Bill: 111-sres-673
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
Macedonia
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
National Guard and reserves
Terrorism
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Recognizes the cooperation between Vermont and the Republic of Macedonia and the joint military partnership between the Vermont National Guard and the Army of the Republic of Macedonia.
 
 Expresses appreciation for the joint endeavors of the governments of Macedonia and the United States in combating terrorist activities around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7839)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7839-7840)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 111-sres-674
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: 
Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) the Budget; (3) Foreign Relations; (4) Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; (5) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; (6) the Judiciary; and (7) Rules and Administration.

action_date: 2010-11-15
text: 

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

 
Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) the Budget; (3) Foreign Relations; (4) Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; (5) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; (6) the Judiciary; and (7) Rules and Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7909-7910; text as passed Senate: CR S7909-7910; text of measure as introduced: CR S7908)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7909-7910; text as passed Senate: CR S7909-7910; text of measure as introduced: CR S7908)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Weeks Law.

Bill: 111-sres-675
Sponsor: Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH]
Introduced: 2010-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Forests, forestry, trees
Intergovernmental relations
New Hampshire
Public-private cooperation
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the 100th anniversary of the &quot;Weeks Law&quot; (the Act of March 1, 1911) to the history of conservation.
 
Encourages efforts to celebrate the centennial in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire and Maine, with a focus on the future as well as in commemoration of the past.
 
Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state, and local governments, as well as business, tourism, and conservation interests, to ensure that the many values and benefits that flow from the White Mountain National Forest today to the citizens of New Hampshire and the rest of the United States are recognized and supported in perpetuity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7908)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

Bill: 111-sres-676
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2010-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including encouraging people to fight diabetes through public awareness about prevention and treatment options, and increasing education about the disease; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and the risk factors that often lead to the development of diabetes.

action_date: 2010-11-29
text: 

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

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including encouraging people to fight diabetes through public awareness about prevention and treatment options, and increasing education about the disease; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.

Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and the risk factors that often lead to the development of diabetes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8250)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8250)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8250)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8250)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7908-7909)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of recycling and the inception of recycling on the National Mall.

Bill: 111-sres-677
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2010-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: 
Recognizes the importance of observing America Recycles Day.

Commends the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, the Trust for the National Mall, and the Coca-Cola Company for: (1) establishing and promoting recycling on the National Mall; and (2) providing an excellent example for government agencies and corporate citizens to follow in making recycling possible in public places.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7909)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Penn State Nittany Lions for their 400th win under head football coach Joe Paterno.

Bill: 111-sres-678
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Pennsylvania
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: 
Congratulates the Penn State football program for its unparalleled success resulting in 400 wins under head coach Joe Paterno and for setting an example of honor, success, integrity, and respect.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7978)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Weeks Law.

Bill: 111-sres-679
Sponsor: Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH]
Introduced: 2010-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Forests, forestry, trees
Intergovernmental relations
New Hampshire
Public-private cooperation
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the 100th anniversary of the &quot;Weeks Law&quot; (the Act of March 1, 1911) to the history of conservation.
 
Encourages efforts to celebrate the centennial in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire and Maine, with a focus on the future as well as in commemoration of the past.
 
Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state, and local governments, as well as business, tourism, and conservation interests, to ensure that the many values and benefits that flow from the White Mountain National Forest today to the citizens of New Hampshire and the rest of the United States are recognized and supported in perpetuity. 

action_date: 2010-11-29
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the significance of the 100th anniversary of the &quot;Weeks Law&quot; (the Act of March 1, 1911) to the history of conservation.
 
Encourages efforts to celebrate the centennial in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire and Maine, with a focus on the future as well as in commemoration of the past.
 
Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state, and local governments, as well as business, tourism, and conservation interests, to ensure that the many values and benefits that flow from the White Mountain National Forest today to the citizens of New Hampshire and the rest of the United States are recognized and supported in perpetuity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8250-8251)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8250-8251)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8250-8251)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8250-8251)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7978)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting international tiger conservation efforts and the upcoming Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Bill: 111-sres-680
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2010-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Endangered and threatened species
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Mammals
Russia
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: 
Supports international tiger conservation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia. 
 
Commends the government of Russia for its leadership in hosting the Tiger Summit. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to tiger conservation.

action_date: 2010-12-20
text: 
Supports international tiger conservation efforts and the Global Tiger Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia. 
 
Commends the government of Russia for its leadership in hosting the Tiger Summit. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to tiger conservation.
 
Encourages the highest level of U.S. support of the outcomes of the Tiger Summit.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 721.
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported with amendments and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported with amendments and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-12-14
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7979)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of November 15 through 19, 2010, as "Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA".

Bill: 111-sres-681
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2010-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: 
Designates November 15 through 19, 2010, as Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA.
 
Supports the goals of such Week, including: (1) inspiring young people everywhere to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity; and (2) training the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

action_date: 2010-11-17
text: 

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

 
Designates November 15 through 19, 2010, as Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA.
 
Supports the goals of such Week, including: (1) inspiring young people everywhere to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity; and (2) training the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7992-7993; text as passed Senate: CR S7992-7993; text of measure as introduced: CR S7979)
action_date: 2010-11-17
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 S7992-7993; text as passed Senate: CR S7992-7993; text of measure as introduced: CR S7979)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Children's Home Society of America.

Bill: 111-sres-682
Sponsor: Sen. LeMieux, George S. [R-FL]
Introduced: 2010-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 
Commends the staff and volunteers of the Children's Home Society of America for the dedication and commitment of the Children's Home Society of America to the children and families of the United States.
 
Recognizes the Society for leveraging human, financial, and material resources to carry out the mission of the Society of helping children and families to remain safe, healthy, and prepared for life.
 
Encourages the continued efforts of the staff of the Society on behalf of children and families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8065)
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the recent accomplishments of the people and Government of Moldova and expressing support for free and transparent parliamentary elections on November 28, 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-683
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2010-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Human rights
Moldova
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 
Supports the development of a democratic political system and free market economy in Moldova and a November 2010 parliamentary election process that comports with international standards.
 
 Recognizes that the government of Moldova's commitment to economic and political reforms since 2009 has resulted in progress towards integration into European institutions.
 
 Acknowledges that continued reform and commitment to a free election process will remain necessary for Moldova's full integration into the Western community of nations.
 
 Notes that continued reforms in Moldova could provide for an additional basis for the repeal of the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions.
 
 Encourages ongoing negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Moldova concerning visa liberalization and an Association Agreement.

action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 

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

 
Supports the development of a democratic political system and free market economy in Moldova and a November 2010 parliamentary election process that comports with international standards.
 
 Recognizes that the government of Moldova's commitment to economic and political reforms since 2009 has resulted in progress towards integration into European institutions.
 
 Acknowledges that continued reform and commitment to a free election process will remain necessary for Moldova's full integration into the Western community of nations.
 
 Notes that continued reforms in Moldova could provide for an additional basis for the repeal of the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions.
 
 Encourages ongoing negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Moldova concerning visa liberalization and an Association Agreement.


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 S8107-8108; text of measure as introduced: CR S8065)
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 S8107-8108; text of measure as introduced: CR S8065)
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.

Bill: 111-sres-684
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2010-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Special education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 
Recognizes the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.
 
Acknowledges the many and varied contributions of disabled children and their parents, teachers, related services personnel, and administrators.
 
Reaffirms the support of Congress for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
 

 

action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.
 
Acknowledges the many and varied contributions of disabled children and their parents, teachers, related services personnel, and administrators.
 
Reaffirms the support of Congress for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
 

 


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 S8065-8066)
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 S8065-8066)
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate