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A resolution affirming the support of the United States for a strong and vital alliance with Thailand.

Bill: 111-sres-538
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2010-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Thailand

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: 
Affirms the support of the people and the government of the United States for a strong alliance with Thailand.
 
Calls for the restoration of peace and stability throughout Thailand.
 
Urges all parties involved in the political crisis in Thailand to renounce the use of violence and to resolve their differences through dialogue.
 
Supports the goals of the five-point roadmap of the government of Thailand for national reconciliation.

action_date: 2010-05-24
text: 

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

 
Affirms the support of the people and the government of the United States for a strong alliance with Thailand.
 
Calls for the restoration of peace and stability throughout Thailand.
 
Urges all parties involved in the political crisis in Thailand to renounce the use of violence and to resolve their differences through dialogue.
 
Supports the goals of the five-point roadmap of the government of Thailand for national reconciliation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4161-4162; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S4161-4162; text of measure as introduced: CR S4148)
action_date: 2010-05-24
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 S4161-4162; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S4161-4162; text of measure as introduced: CR S4148)
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 24, 2010, as "Prescription Drug Disposal Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-539
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Prescription drugs
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: 
Designates May 24, 2010, as Prescription Drug Disposal Awareness Day.
 
 Recognizes the importance of prescription drug disposal programs to reduce the supply of unused, unwanted prescription drugs in the United States. 
 
Encourages each state to establish and promote a prescription drug collection program.

action_date: 2010-05-24
text: 

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

 
Designates May 24, 2010, as Prescription Drug Disposal Awareness Day.
 
 Recognizes the importance of prescription drug disposal programs to reduce the supply of unused, unwanted prescription drugs in the United States. 
 
Encourages each state to establish and promote a prescription drug collection program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4162; text as passed Senate: CR S4162; text of measure as introduced: CR S4148)
action_date: 2010-05-24
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 S4162; text as passed Senate: CR S4162; text of measure as introduced: CR S4148)
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 27, 2010, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-541
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 
Designates June 27, 2010, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. 

Urges the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to continue working to educate servicemembers, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 

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

Designates June 27, 2010, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. 

Urges the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to continue working to educate servicemembers, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5310)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5310)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5309-5310)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4553-4554)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4554)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 20, 2010, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-542
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Currency
Endangered and threatened species
National symbols
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 
Designates June 20, 2010, as American Eagle Day.
 
Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Secretary of the Treasury as a means by which to generate critical funds for the protection of bald eagles
 
Encourages educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools of the United States.

action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 

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

Designates June 20, 2010, as American Eagle Day.

Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Secretary of the Treasury as a means by which to generate critical funds for the protection of bald eagles

Encourages educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4560-4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5460-4561; text of measure as introduced: CR S4554-4555)
action_date: 2010-05-27
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 S4560-4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5460-4561; text of measure as introduced: CR S4554-4555)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder.

Bill: 111-sres-543
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month; and (2) raising awareness and educating the public about Prader-Willi syndrome.
 

 


action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month; and (2) raising awareness and educating the public about Prader-Willi syndrome.
 

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4560-4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5461; text of measure as introduced: CR S4555)
action_date: 2010-05-27
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 S4560-4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5461; text of measure as introduced: CR S4555)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting increased market access for exports of United States beef and beef products.

Bill: 111-sres-544
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Asia
China
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Free trade and trade barriers
Hong Kong
Japan
Latin America
Meat
Mexico
South Korea
Taiwan
Trade restrictions
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) sanitary measures affecting trade in beef and beef products between the United States and China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Mexico, and Vietnam should be based on science; (2) since banning U.S. beef in December 2003, such countries have failed to comply with internationally-recognized World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) scientific guidelines with respect to U.S. beef and beef products; (3) these countries should fully comply with such guidelines, and open their markets to U.S. beef product exporters; and (4) the President should continue to insist on full access for U.S. beef product exporters to the markets of such countries.

action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) sanitary measures affecting trade in beef and beef products between the United States and China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Mexico, and Vietnam should be based on science; (2) since banning U.S. beef in December 2003, such countries have failed to comply with internationally-recognized World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) scientific guidelines with respect to U.S. beef and beef products; (3) these countries should fully comply with such guidelines, and open their markets to U.S. beef product exporters; and (4) the President should continue to insist on full access for U.S. beef product exporters to the markets of such countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4560-4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5461-4562; text of measure as introduced: CR S4555-4556)
action_date: 2010-05-27
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 S4560-4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5461-4562; text of measure as introduced: CR S4555-4556)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 111-sres-545
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Credit and credit markets
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Financial crises and stabilization
Financial services and investments
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Housing finance and home ownership
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments records of the Subcommittee's investigation into Wall Street and the financial crisis of 2008.

action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments records of the Subcommittee's investigation into Wall Street and the financial crisis of 2008, examining the role of mortgage lenders, bank regulators, credit rating agencies, and investment banks in causing the crisis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4560-4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5460; text of measure as introduced: CR S4556)
action_date: 2010-05-27
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 S4560-4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5460; text of measure as introduced: CR S4556)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to exploring and preserving the American Jewish experience.

Bill: 111-sres-546
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-05-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Pennsylvania
Religion
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: 
Acknowledges the importance of the continuing study and preservation of the unique American Jewish experience.
 
Recognizes the National Museum of American Jewish History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to exploring and preserving the American Jewish experience and, as such, designates it as the national museum of American Jewish history.

action_date: 2010-07-22
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges the importance of the continuing study and preservation of the unique American Jewish experience.
 
Recognizes the National Museum of American Jewish History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to exploring and preserving the American Jewish experience and, as such, designates it as the national museum of American Jewish history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6225)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6225)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6225)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6225)
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4573)
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 111-sres-547
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2010-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: 
Supports the annual National Men's Health Week.

action_date: 2010-06-14
text: 

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

Supports the annual National Men's Health Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4892-4893)
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4892-4893)
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4892-4893)
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4892-4893)
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4752)
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2010 Stanley Cup.

Bill: 111-sres-549
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2010-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Illinois
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: 
Congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2010 Stanley Cup.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4857-4858)
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4858)
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on June 14, 2010, and ending on June 18, 2010, as "National Health Information Technology Week" to recognize the value of health information technology to improving health quality.

Bill: 111-sres-550
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2010-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: 
Designates the week of June 14-June 18, 2010, as National Health Information Technology Week.
 
Recognizes the value of information technology and management systems in transforming health care for the people of the United States.
 
Calls on all interested parties to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the U.S. health care system.

action_date: 2010-06-10
text: 

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

Designates the week of June 14-June 18, 2010, as National Health Information Technology Week.

Recognizes the value of information technology and management systems in transforming health care for the people of the United States.

Calls on all interested parties to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4866; text as passed Senate: CR S4866; text of measure as introduced: CR S4859)
action_date: 2010-06-10
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 S4866; text as passed Senate: CR S4866; text of measure as introduced: CR S4859)
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 23, 2010, as "Olympic Day".

Bill: 111-sres-552
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2010-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Olympic games
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: 
Designates June 23, 2010, as Olympic Day and expresses support for its goals and ideals.
 
Promotes fitness and well-being and the Olympic ideals of fair play, perseverance, respect, and sportsmanship. 

action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 

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

 
Designates June 23, 2010, as Olympic Day and expresses support for its goals and ideals.
 
Promotes fitness and well-being and the Olympic ideals of fair play, perseverance, respect, and sportsmanship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5310)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5310)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5310)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5310)
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4942)
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should unwaveringly uphold the dignity and independence of older Americans.

Bill: 111-sres-553
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2010-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Economic performance and conditions
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care quality
Housing for the elderly and disabled
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social security and elderly assistance
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should unwaveringly uphold the dignity and independence of older Americans by supporting efforts that guarantee for them: (1) financial security; (2) quality and affordable health and long-term care; (3) protection from abuse, scams, and exploitation; (4) a strong economy now and for future generations; and (5) safe and liveable communities with adequate housing and transportation options. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4942-4943)
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate