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A resolution encouraging the people of the United States to reflect on and remember the integrity and courage of the 6,135 Christian men and women of Poland who acted to save their Jewish countrymen and countrywomen from extermination by Nazi Germany.

Bill: 111-sres-289
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Poland
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: 
Encourages the people of the United States to reflect on and remember the integrity and courage of the 6,135 Christian men and women of Poland who acted to save their Jewish countrymen and countrywomen from extermination by Nazi Germany.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9872)
action_date: 2009-09-25
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-290
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Economic Committee
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 
Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (3) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and (4) Economic.

action_date: 2009-09-29
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) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (3) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and (4) Economic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9910; text as passed Senate: CR S9910; text of measure as introduced: CR S9936)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9910; text as passed Senate: CR S9910; text of measure as introduced: CR S9936)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 111-sres-291
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2009-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family.
 
Encourages the citizens of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year.
 

 

action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family.
 
Encourages the citizens of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11061)
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11061)
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11061)
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11061)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9936-9937)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Park View All-Star Little League team for winning the 2009 Little League World Series championship.

Bill: 111-sres-292
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2009-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 
Congratulates the Park View All-Star Little League team from Chula Vista, California, for winning the 2009 Little League World Series championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9937)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Henry Louis Bellmon, former United States Senator for the State of Oklahoma.

Bill: 111-sres-293
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Oklahoma
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Henry Bellmon, a former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on September 29, 2009, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Bellmon.
 

action_date: 2009-09-29
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 Henry Bellmon, a former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on September 29, 2009, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Bellmon.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9942; text as passed Senate: CR S9942; text of measure as introduced: CR S9937)
action_date: 2009-09-29
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 S9942; text as passed Senate: CR S9942; text of measure as introduced: CR S9937)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Louisiana State University Tigers men's baseball team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association College World Series.

Bill: 111-sres-294
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2009-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Louisiana
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 
Commends the Louisiana State University Tigers men's baseball team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association College World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9988)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 13, 2009, as "National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-295
Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]
Introduced: 2009-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 
 Designates October 13, 2009, as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 

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

Designates October 13, 2009, as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10382)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10382)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10381-10382)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10381-10382)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9988)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2009 as "National Work and Family Month".

Bill: 111-sres-296
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2009-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee leave
Family relationships
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 
Designates October 2009 as National Work and Family Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of work schedules that allow employees to spend time with their families to job productivity and to healthy families.
 
Urges public officials, employers, employees, and the general public to work together to achieve more balance between work and family.

action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 

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

 
Designates October 2009 as National Work and Family Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of work schedules that allow employees to spend time with their families to job productivity and to healthy families.
 
Urges public officials, employers, employees, and the general public to work together to achieve more balance between work and family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10440)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10440)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10440)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10440)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9988-9989)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-298
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month 2009 as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans 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: 2009-10-01
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 2009 as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans 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: 2009-10-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10076-10077; text as passed Senate: CR S10076-10077; text of measure as introduced: CR S10067-10068)
action_date: 2009-10-01
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 S10076-10077; text as passed Senate: CR S10076-10077; text of measure as introduced: CR S10067-10068)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-299
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2009 (September); (2) efforts to educate Americans about infant mortality and its contributing factors; and (3) efforts to reduce infant deaths, low-birth weight, pre-term births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes. 

Recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and its contributing factors as part of prevention and wellness strategies.

action_date: 2009-10-01
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 National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2009 (September); (2) efforts to educate Americans about infant mortality and its contributing factors; and (3) efforts to reduce infant deaths, low-birth weight, pre-term births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes. 

Recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and its contributing factors as part of prevention and wellness strategies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10077; text as passed Senate: CR S10077; text of measure as introduced: CR S10068)
action_date: 2009-10-01
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 S10077; text as passed Senate: CR S10077; text of measure as introduced: CR S10068)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week and the work of firefighters in educating and protecting the communities of this Nation.

Bill: 111-sres-300
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Fires

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week; and (2) the work of firefighters in educating and protecting this nation's communities.

action_date: 2009-10-01
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 Fire Prevention Week; and (2) the work of firefighters in educating and protecting this nation's communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10077-10078; text as passed Senate: CR S10077-10078; text of measure as introduced: CR S10068)
action_date: 2009-10-01
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 S10077-10078; text as passed Senate: CR S10077-10078; text of measure as introduced: CR S10068)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2, 2009, as "World MRSA Day".

Bill: 111-sres-301
Sponsor: Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL]
Introduced: 2009-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: 
Designates October 2, 2009, as World MRSA Day. (MRSA is the acronym for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.) 

action_date: 2009-10-05
text: 

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

 
Designates October 2, 2009, as World MRSA Day. (MRSA is the acronym for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10117-10118; text as passed Senate: CR S10117-10118; text of measure as introduced: CR S10112-10113)
action_date: 2009-10-05
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 S10117-10118; text as passed Senate: CR S10117-10118; text of measure as introduced: CR S10112-10113)
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009 through October 7, 2009 as "Celebrate Safe Communities Week" and October as "Crime Prevention Month".

Bill: 111-sres-302
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2009-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: 
Supports the designation of: (1) October 1-October 7, 2009, as Celebrate Safe Communities Week; and (2) October 2009 as Crime Prevention Month. 
 
Commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies and their community partners in the fight against crime. 
 
Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue to promote individual and collective action to reduce crime and build safer communities.

action_date: 2009-10-05
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of: (1) October 1-October 7, 2009, as Celebrate Safe Communities Week; and (2) October 2009 as Crime Prevention Month. 
 
Commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies and their community partners in the fight against crime. 
 
Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue to promote individual and collective action to reduce crime and build safer communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10118; text as passed Senate: CR S10118; text of measure as introduced: CR S10113)
action_date: 2009-10-05
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 S10118; text as passed Senate: CR S10118; text of measure as introduced: CR S10113)
action_date: 2009-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984, the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, should be memorialized.

Bill: 111-sres-303
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2009-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Oregon

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984, should be memorialized as the date on which the federal government restored federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10164-10165)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood.

Bill: 111-sres-304
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2009-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 
 Recognizes the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC., to sainthood and honors him for his legacy, work, and service to the Hansen's disease colony on the island of Molokai, Hawaii.

action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC., to sainthood and honors him for his legacy, work, and service to the Hansen's disease colony on the island of Molokai, Hawaii.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10166-10167; text as passed Senate: CR S10167; text of measure as introduced: CR S10165)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10166-10167; text as passed Senate: CR S10167; text of measure as introduced: CR S10165)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate