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A resolution designating May 15, 2009, as "Endangered Species Day".

Bill: 111-sres-121
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered and threatened species
Land use and conservation
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Designates May 15, 2009, as Endangered Species Day.
 
Encourages: (1) schools to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching and informing students about threats to, and efforts to restore, endangered species; (2) organizations, businesses, private landowners, and agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate in developing educational information for use in schools; and (3) people to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and opportunities to promote species conservation.

action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 

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

 
Designates May 15, 2009, as Endangered Species Day.
 
Encourages: (1) schools to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching and informing students about threats to, and efforts to restore, endangered species; (2) organizations, businesses, private landowners, and agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate in developing educational information for use in schools; and (3) people to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and opportunities to promote species conservation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5394)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5394)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5394)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5394)
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4977)
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4977-4978)
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 30, 2009, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-sres-122
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Designates April 30, 2009, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.

action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 

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

 
Designates April 30, 2009, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4995-4996; text as passed Senate: CR S4996; text of measure as introduced: CR S4978)
action_date: 2009-04-30
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 S4995-4996; text as passed Senate: CR S4996; text of measure as introduced: CR S4978)
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of May 2, 2009, as "Vietnamese Refugees Day".

Bill: 111-sres-123
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Supports the designation of May 2, 2009, as Vietnamese Refugees Day to commemorate the arrival and integration of Vietnamese refugees in the United States. 

action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of May 2, 2009, as Vietnamese Refugees Day to: (1) commemorate the arrival of Vietnamese refugees in the United States; (2) document their harrowing experiences and subsequent achievements in their new homeland; (3) honor the host countries that welcomed the boat people; and (4) recognize the voluntary agencies and nongovernmental organizations that facilitated their resettlement and assimilation into U.S. society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4996; text as passed Senate: CR S4996; text of measure as introduced: CR S4978)
action_date: 2009-04-30
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 S4996; text as passed Senate: CR S4996; text of measure as introduced: CR S4978)
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the threats to press freedom and expression around the world and reaffirming press freedom as a priority in the efforts of the United States to promote democracy and good governance, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-124
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
News media and reporting
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Recognizes the threats to press freedom and expression on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2009.
 
 Commends journalists for the essential role in promoting government accountability and strengthening civil society and pays tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
 
 Condemns all actions that suppress press freedom.
 
 Reaffirms the centrality of press freedom to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance.
 
 Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to develop means by which the United States can more rapidly respond to threats against press freedom.

action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the threats to press freedom and expression on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2009.
 
 Commends journalists for the essential role in promoting government accountability and strengthening civil society and pays tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
 
 Condemns all actions that suppress press freedom.
 
 Reaffirms the centrality of press freedom to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance.
 
 Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to develop means by which the United States can more rapidly respond to threats against press freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4996-4997; text as passed Senate: CR S4997; text of measure as introduced: CR S4979)
action_date: 2009-04-30
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 S4996-4997; text as passed Senate: CR S4997; text of measure as introduced: CR S4979)
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution in support and recognition of National Train Day, May 9, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-125
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Railroads

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-01
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day.

action_date: 2009-05-07
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 Train Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5298)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5298)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5297-5298)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5297-5298)
action_date: 2009-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5027)
action_date: 2009-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai'i.

Bill: 111-sres-126
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2009-05-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Hawaii
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New Mexico
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
 Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i.
 
 Praises the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts Pacific Province for their good works educating the youth of this country, serving the people of Hawai`i, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico, and pursuing educational, social, and economic equality.

action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i.
 
Praises the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts Pacific Province for their good works educating the youth of this country, serving the people of Hawai`i, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico, and pursuing educational, social, and economic equality.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5085-5086; text as passed Senate: CR S5086; text of measure as introduced: CR S5085)
action_date: 2009-05-04
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 S5085-5086; text as passed Senate: CR S5086; text of measure as introduced: CR S5085)
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the members of the United States Army and the physicians of Maine Medical Center for the open-heart surgery they performed on a 6-year-old Iraqi girl.

Bill: 111-sres-127
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2009-05-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Iraq
Maine
Middle East
Military medicine
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
Recognizes the soldiers, doctors, nurses, and hospital staff at Maine Medical Center for their compassionate service in connection with performing open-heart surgery on a six-year-old Iraqi girl.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5085)
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5085)
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

Bill: 111-sres-128
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 
Recognizes the historical struggle for independence and freedom of the people of Mexico.
 
 Calls upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the historical struggle for independence and freedom of the people of Mexico.
 
 Calls upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5167; text as passed Senate: CR S5167; text of measure as introduced: CR S5163-5164)
action_date: 2009-05-05
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 S5167; text as passed Senate: CR S5167; text of measure as introduced: CR S5163-5164)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Louisiana jockey Calvin Borel for his victory in the 135th Kentucky Derby.

Bill: 111-sres-129
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2009-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Kentucky

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 
Commends jockey Calvin Borel and Mine that Bird for their victory at the 135th Kentucky Derby. 

action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 

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

 
Commends jockey Calvin Borel and Mine that Bird for their victory at the 135th Kentucky Derby.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5167; text as passed Senate: CR S5167; text of measure as introduced: CR S5164)
action_date: 2009-05-05
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 S5167; text as passed Senate: CR S5167; text of measure as introduced: CR S5164)
action_date: 2009-05-05
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-130
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Senate Special Committee on Aging

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 
Designates the majority party membership on the following Senate committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Appropriations; (2) Environment and Public Works; (3) the Judiciary; (4) Veterans' Affairs; and (5) Aging.

action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 

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

 
Designates the majority party membership on the following Senate committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Appropriations; (2) Environment and Public Works; (3) the Judiciary; (4) Veterans' Affairs; and (5) Aging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5168; text as passed Senate: CR S5168; text of measure as introduced: CR S5164)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5168; text as passed Senate: CR S5168; text of measure as introduced: CR S5164)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution making minority party appointments for certain committees for the 111th Congress.

Bill: 111-sres-131
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2009-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Senate Special Committee on Aging

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 
Designates minority party membership on the following Senate committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Appropriations; (2) Environment and Public Works; (3) the Judiciary; (4) Veterans' Affairs; and (5) Aging.

action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 

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

 
Designates minority party membership on the following Senate committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Appropriations; (2) Environment and Public Works; (3) the Judiciary; (4) Veterans' Affairs; and (5) Aging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5168; text as passed Senate: CR S5168; text of measure as introduced: CR S5164)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5168; text as passed Senate: CR S5168; text of measure as introduced: CR S5164)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the heroic efforts of the people fighting the floods in North Dakota.

Bill: 111-sres-132
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2009-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Floods and storm protection
Natural disasters
North Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 
Commends: (1) the people of North Dakota for their efforts in fighting the floods in that state; and (2) the people from around the United States who assisted them.
 
Expresses appreciation to the officials of the federal agencies working in North Dakota for their effective response to the disaster.
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the communities of North Dakota to recover from the 2009 flooding and to improve protections against flooding in the future.

action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 

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

 
Commends: (1) the people of North Dakota for their efforts in fighting the floods in that state; and (2) the people from around the United States who assisted them.
 
Expresses appreciation to the officials of the federal agencies working in North Dakota for their effective response to the disaster.
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the communities of North Dakota to recover from the 2009 flooding and to improve protections against flooding in the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5246; text as passed Senate: CR S5246; text of measure as introduced: CR S524)
action_date: 2009-05-06
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 S5246; text as passed Senate: CR S5246; text of measure as introduced: CR S524)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 1 through May 7, 2009, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week".

Bill: 111-sres-133
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2009-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2009, as National Physical Education and Sport Week.
 
Calls on school districts to implement local wellness policies as defined by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities addressing the childhood obesity epidemic and promoting child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer for all children and youth.

action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2009, as National Physical Education and Sport Week.
 
Calls on school districts to implement local wellness policies as defined by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities addressing the childhood obesity epidemic and promoting child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer for all children and youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5246; text as passed Senate: CR S5246; text of measure as introduced: CR S5241-5242)
action_date: 2009-05-06
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 S5246; text as passed Senate: CR S5246; text of measure as introduced: CR S5241-5242)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate