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A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Bill: 111-sres-60
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2009-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Czech Republic
Europe
Hungary
Poland

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: 
Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
 
Urges the U.S. government to continue to expand its relationships with the governments of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.

action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
 
Congratulates the people of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland on their accomplishments as members of free democracies and partners in European stability and security.
 
Urges the U.S. government to continue to expand its relationships with the governments of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3091)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3091)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3091)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3091)
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2641)
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer Team for winning the 2008 Major League Soccer Cup.

Bill: 111-sres-61
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2009-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Ohio
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: 
Congratulates the Columbus Crew on winning the 2008 Major League Soccer Cup.
 


action_date: 2009-03-02
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Columbus Crew on winning the 2008 Major League Soccer Cup.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3618-3619)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3618-3619)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3618-3619)
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3618-3619)
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2641)
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing a select committee of the Senate to make a thorough and complete study and investigation of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the economic crisis facing the United States and to make recommendations to prevent a future recurrence of such a crisis.

Bill: 111-sres-62
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2009-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Financial crises and stabilization
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: 
Establishes the Senate Select Committee on Investigation of the Economic Crisis to study and investigate the facts and circumstances giving rise to the current economic crisis facing the United States and to recommend actions to be taken to prevent a future recurrence of such a crisis. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2716-2718)
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to ensure that all congressionally directed spending items in appropriations and authorization legislation fall under the oversight and transparency provisions of S. 1, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.

Bill: 111-sres-63
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2009-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional committees
Government information and archives
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 
Amends Rule XLIV (Congressionally Directed Spending and Related Items) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require all congressionally directed spending items to be included in the text of an appropriations or authorization bill and its conference report.
 
Requires a Senator's request for such an item, together with specified information, to be posted on the Senator's website within 48 hours of the request.
 
Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate legislation that contains a congressionally directed spending item for a private for-profit or non profit entity. 
 
Authorizes a Senator to raise a point of order against one or more provisions of a conference report if they constitute a congressionally directed spending item that was not included in the measure originally committed to the conferees by either chamber.
 

 
Makes it out of order to vote on the adoption of a conference report unless it is available in a searchable format on a publicly accessible congressional website at least 48 hours before such vote.
 
Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Members of the Senate to waive application of such points of order.
 
Requires each committee of jurisdiction to make required statements and certifications under the Rule about each congressionally directed spending item available for public inspection on the Internet within 48 hours after receipt of a request.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2773)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2773-2774)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the need for the Environmental Protection Agency to end decades of delay and utilize existing authority under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to comprehensively regulate coal combustion waste and the need for the Tennessee Valley Authority to be a national leader in technological innovation, low-cost power, and environmental stewardship.

Bill: 111-sres-64
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2009-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Coal
Congressional oversight
Electric power generation and transmission
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Government studies and investigations
Solid waste and recycling
Tennessee Valley Authority

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 
Recognizes the need for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) immediately conduct reviews of all coal combustion waste impoundments and landfills to ensure the safety of people and the environment located in any area that may be threatened by a spill or release; (2) report to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the earliest date the Agency can regulate coal combustion waste using its authority under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and (3) issue rules as quickly as possible on regulating coal combustion waste under RCRA.
 
Recognizes the need for the Tennessee Valley Authority to meet Congress's intentions and be a national leader in technological innovation, low-cost power, and environmental stewardship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2775)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin.

Bill: 111-sres-65
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Honors Fort McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin, on its 100th anniversary, and commends the men and women who have worked and trained there.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2849-2850)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2850)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating 2009 as the "Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army".

Bill: 111-sres-66
Sponsor: Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Designates 2009 as the &quot;Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army.&quot;

action_date: 2009-06-17
text: 

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

 
Designates 2009 as the &quot;Year of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps of the United States Army.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6741)
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6741)
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6741)
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6741)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2850)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that providing breakfast in schools through the national school breakfast program has a positive impact on the lives and classroom performance of low-income children.

Bill: 111-sres-67
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child health
Education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Recognizes the positive effect the National School Breakfast Program has had on children's classroom performance and the lives of low-income children and families.
 
Expresses strong support for states that have successfully implemented school breakfast programs and encourages all states to improve their programs.
 
Recognizes: (1) the importance of providing states with resources to improve the availability of adequate and nutritious breakfasts; (2) the role nonprofit and community organizations play in increasing awareness of, and access to, breakfast programs for low-income children; and (3) that National School Breakfast Week helps draw attention to the need for, and success of, the National School Breakfast Program.

action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the positive effect the National School Breakfast Program has had on children's classroom performance and the lives of low-income children and families.
 
Expresses strong support for states that have successfully implemented school breakfast programs and encourages all states to improve their programs.
 
Recognizes: (1) the importance of providing states with resources to improve the availability of adequate and nutritious breakfasts; (2) the role nonprofit and community organizations play in increasing awareness of, and access to, breakfast programs for low-income children; and (3) that National School Breakfast Week helps draw attention to the need for, and success of, the National School Breakfast Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2852-2853; text as passed Senate: CR S2853; text of measure as introduced: CR S2850)
action_date: 2009-03-05
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 S2852-2853; text as passed Senate: CR S2853; text of measure as introduced: CR S2850)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Pennsylvania National Guard in service to the Nation.

Bill: 111-sres-68
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2009-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National Guard and reserves
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: 
Commends the Pennsylvania National Guard for its service to Pennsylvania and the nation.
 
Honors the men and women who serve or have served in such Guard.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to thank such Guard for its continued service. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2869-2870)
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2870)
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2009 as "National Reading Month" and authorizing the collection of nonmonetary book donations in Senate office buildings during the period beginning March 9, 2009 and ending March 27, 2009 from Senators and officers and employees of the Senate to assist elementary school students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Bill: 111-sres-69
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional officers and employees
Language arts
Members of Congress
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: 
Designates March 2009 as National Reading Month.
 
Authorizes Senators or Senate officers or employees to: (1) solicit other Senators or Senate officers or employees within Senate buildings for nonmonetary book donations from March 9-March 27, 2009, to assist elementary school students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area; and (2) work with nonprofit organizations to deliver such donations.

action_date: 2009-03-09
text: 

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

 
Designates March 2009 as National Reading Month.
 
Authorizes Senators or Senate officers or employees to: (1) solicit other Senators or Senate officers or employees within Senate buildings for nonmonetary book donations from March 9-March 27, 2009, to assist elementary school students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area; and (2) work with nonprofit organizations to deliver such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2874; text as passed Senate: CR S2874; text of measure as introduced: CR S2913)
action_date: 2009-03-09
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 S2874; text as passed Senate: CR S2874; text of measure as introduced: CR S2913)
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania.

Bill: 111-sres-70
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2009-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Human rights
Lithuania

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: 
Congratulates the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania.
 
 Commends the government of Lithuania for its success in implementing political, social, and economic reforms. 
 
Recognizes the close relationship between the U.S. government and the government of Lithuania. 

action_date: 2009-03-11
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania.
 
 Commends the government of Lithuania for its success in implementing political, social, and economic reforms. 
 
Recognizes the close relationship between the U.S. government and the government of Lithuania. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3034)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3034)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3033-3034)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3033-3034)
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2913-2914)
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Bill: 111-sres-71
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2009-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
Calls on the government of Iran to release seven Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi.

action_date: 2009-12-01
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
Calls on the government of Iran to release seven Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi.
 
Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with the international community, to condemn the government of Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of these prisoners. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12088-12089)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S12088-12089)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12088-12089)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2914)
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2914)
action_date: 2009-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding drug trafficking in Mexico.

Bill: 111-sres-72
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-03-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Mexico
Organized crime
Rule of law and government transparency
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Mexico is a key strategic partner of the United States; (2) increasing violence and criminality of drug trafficking organizations threaten the people of the United States and Mexico and is a &quot;cross-border&quot; problem requiring close U.S.-Mexico cooperation; (3) efforts by President Felipe Calder&oacute;n and his government and the people of Mexico to confront the drug trafficking organizations should be supported; and (4) the U.S. government should employ its diplomatic and law enforcement resources, in partnership with the government of Mexico and governments throughout the Americas, to defeat drug-related criminal enterprises. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2979-2980)
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of strengthening bilateral relations in general, and investment relations specifically, between the United States and Brazil.

Bill: 111-sres-74
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Brazil
International law and treaties
Latin America
Taxation of foreign income
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. and Brazilian governments should continue to develop their partnership; and (2) the Secretary of the Treasury should pursue negotiations with Brazilian officials for a bilateral tax treaty that is consistent with existing U.S. tax treaty practices and reflects internationally recognized tax policy principles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3089-3090)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate