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A resolution commending the New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and the entire "Who Dat Nation" for their support.

Bill: 111-sres-423
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2010-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Louisiana
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: 
Commends the New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and the entire "Who Dat Nation" for their support. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S801)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the BMW ORACLE Racing team for winning the thirty-third America's Cup.

Bill: 111-sres-424
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: 
Congratulates the BMW ORACLE racing team for winning the 33rd America's Cup. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S801)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating Volunteers in Service to America on its 45th anniversary and recognizing its contribution to the fight against poverty.

Bill: 111-sres-425
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2010-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National and community service
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: 
Commends those who have served in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) for their dedication and commitment to the fight against poverty.

Recognizes VISTA members for leveraging human, financial, and material resources to increase the ability of thousands of low-income areas across the country to address challenges and improve their communities.

Encourages the continued commitment of VISTA members to creating and expanding programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S801)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S801-802)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 28 through March 7, 2010, as "School Social Work Week".

Bill: 111-sres-426
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2010-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: 
Designates the week of February 28-March 7, 2010, as School Social Work Week.
 
Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of February 28-March 7, 2010, as School Social Work Week.
 
Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1129)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1129)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1129)
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S823-824)
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2010 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 111-sres-427
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2010-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-01
text: 
Designates the first week of April 2010 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 

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

Designates the first week of April 2010 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2167)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2167)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2167)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S859)
action_date: 2010-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing concern about violations of civil liberties taking place in Venezuela and commending the people of Venezuela for their steadfast support of democracy.

Bill: 111-sres-428
Sponsor: Sen. LeMieux, George S. [R-FL]
Introduced: 2010-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-01
text: 
 Condemns the repression of peaceful demonstrators in Venezuela by security forces and government-affiliated groups and mourns the resulting loss of life. 
 
 Urges: (1) the people and the government of Venezuela to choose a path towards democracy and reconciliation; and (2) the people of Venezuela to remain vigilant against further encroachments on their constitutional and internationally-recognized civil and human rights.
 
 Urges President Obama to: (1) reject, and call attention to, the violent measures taken by authorities in Venezuela against citizens who are exercising their constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties; and (2) support peaceful civil society groups in Venezuela and take measures to protect the flow of uncensored information in Venezuela.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S860)
action_date: 2010-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution making minority party appointments for certain committees for the 111th Congress.

Bill: 111-sres-429
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
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: 2010-03-02
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: 2010-03-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S970; text as passed Senate: CR S970; text of measure as introduced: CR S954)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S970; text as passed Senate: CR S970; text of measure as introduced: CR S954)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the members of the 45th Agri-Business Development Team of the Oklahoma National Guard, for their efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan and their dedication and service to the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-430
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2010-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Agricultural practices and innovations
Asia
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Oklahoma

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: 
Commends the members of the 45th Agri-Business Development Team of the Oklahoma National Guard for their efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan and their dedication and service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1030)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing profound concern, deepest sympathies, and solidarity on behalf of the people of the United States to the people and Government of Chile following the massive earthquake.

Bill: 111-sres-431
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2010-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Chile
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Natural disasters
Western Hemisphere

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: 
 Expresses deepest sympathies and solidarity to the people and government of Chile following the massive earthquake of February 27, 2010.
 
 Encourages: (1) the U.S. government to offer all appropriate assistance to aid in the government of Chile's rescue and recovery efforts; and (2) the international community to join in relief efforts.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Expresses deepest sympathies and solidarity to the people and government of Chile following the massive earthquake of February 27, 2010.
 
 Applauds the friendship between the governments and people of the United States and Chile and recommits to cooperation in bilateral, multilateral, and Hemispheric contexts.
 
 Encourages: (1) the U.S. government to offer all appropriate assistance to aid in the government of Chile's rescue and recovery efforts; and (2) the international community to join in relief efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1207)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1207)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1207)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1207)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1031)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the Lung 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-432
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2010-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Year of the Lung (an initiative to raise awareness about lung health, initiate action worldwide, and advocate for resources to combat lung disease).

action_date: 2010-12-22
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 the Year of the Lung (an initiative to raise awareness about lung health, initiate action worldwide, and advocate for resources to combat lung disease).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11057-11058)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11057-11058)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11057-11058)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11057-11058)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1031-1032)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of "International Women's Day".

Bill: 111-sres-433
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2010-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crimes against women
Economic performance and conditions
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: 
Supports the goals of International Women's Day.
 
Recognizes: (1) the link between the economic growth and empowerment of women and the potential of nations to generate economic growth and democracy; and (2) the women in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.
 
Reaffirms the commitment to end gender-based discrimination and to end violence against women and girls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1032)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.

Bill: 111-sres-434
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Dental care
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Expresses support for Children's Dental Health Month. 

Honors the life of Deamonte Driver.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for Children's Dental Health Month. 
 
Honors the life of Deamonte Driver.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: CR S1129-1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1182)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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 S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: CR S1129-1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1182)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Bill: 111-sres-435
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 

Reaffirms the U.S. people's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.

Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those living with multiple sclerosis and continue to work to find cures and improve treatments.

action_date: 2010-03-04
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 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 

Reaffirms the U.S. people's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.

Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those living with multiple sclerosis and continue to work to find cures and improve treatments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: CR S1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1182-1183)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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 S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: CR S1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1182-1183)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the people affected by the natural disasters on Madeira Island.

Bill: 111-sres-436
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Europe
Floods and storm protection
Natural disasters
Portugal
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Mourns the loss of life and expresses condolences to the families of those killed and injured by floods and mudslides from the February 2010 storm that hit Madeira Island. 
 
Expresses solidarity between the people of the United States and Madeira and recognizes the historical ties between Portuguese-Americans, Portugal, and the Madeira Autonomous Region.
 
Applauds the rescue efforts of fire, medical, and military personnel and other volunteers.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Mourns the loss of life and expresses condolences to the families of those killed and injured by floods and mudslides from the February 2010 storm that hit Madeira Island. 
 
Expresses solidarity between the people of the United States and Madeira and recognizes the historical ties between Portuguese-Americans, Portugal, and the Madeira Autonomous Region.
 
Applauds the rescue efforts of fire, medical, and military personnel and other volunteers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: S1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1183)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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 S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: S1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1183)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 111-sres-438
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Designates March 2, 2010, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 13th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Designates March 2, 2010, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 13th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: CR S1131; text of measure as introduced: CR S1184)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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 S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: CR S1131; text of measure as introduced: CR S1184)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the exemplarily service, devotion to country, and selfless sacrifice of Special Warfare Operators 2nd Class Matthew McCabe and Jonathan Keefe and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Julio Huertas in capturing Ahmed Hashim Abed, one of the most-wanted terrorists in Iraq, and pledging to continue to support members of the United States Armed Forces serving in harm's way.

Bill: 111-sres-439
Sponsor: Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Recognizes the exemplary service, devotion to country, and selfless sacrifice of Special Warfare Operators 2nd Class Matthew McCabe and Jonathan Keefe and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Julio Huertas in the capture of Ahmed Hashim Abed, the alleged planner of an ambush in Fallujah, Iraq, that resulted in the killing of four security contractors.
 
Pledges continued support to members of U.S. Armed Forces serving in harm's way.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1184)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate