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A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Bill: 111-sres-207
Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]
Introduced: 2009-07-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Indiana
Motor vehicles
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-06
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7149-7150)
action_date: 2009-07-06
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-208
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: 
Makes majority party appointments to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for the 111th Congress.

action_date: 2009-07-07
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 Senate Committee on the Judiciary for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7168; text as passed Senate: CR S7168; text of measure as introduced: CR S7199)
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7168; text as passed Senate: CR S7168; text of measure as introduced: CR S7199)
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute and expressing support for designation of the years 2011 through 2020 as the "Decade of Vision".

Bill: 111-sres-209
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2009-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute.
 
Expresses support for the designation of the years 2011 through 2020 as the Decade of Vision to maintain a sustained awareness of the public health challenges associated with vision impairment and eye disease and to emphasize the need for federal support for prevention, early detection, access to treatment and rehabilitation, and research.
 
Commends the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research for its efforts to expand awareness of eye disease through its Decade of Vision 2011-2020 Initiative.

action_date: 2009-07-07
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute.
 
Expresses support for the designation of the years 2011 through 2020 as the Decade of Vision to maintain a sustained awareness of the public health challenges associated with vision impairment and eye disease and to emphasize the need for federal support for prevention, early detection, access to treatment and rehabilitation, and research.
 
Commends the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research for its efforts to expand awareness of eye disease through its Decade of Vision 2011-2020 Initiative.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7214-7215; text as passed Senate: CR S7215; text of measure as introduced: CR S7199-7200)
action_date: 2009-07-07
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 S7214-7215; text as passed Senate: CR S7215; text of measure as introduced: CR S7199-7200)
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week.

Bill: 111-sres-210
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: 
 Designates the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7268)
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-sres-211
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2009-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Insurance industry and regulation
Life, casualty, property insurance

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;National Life Insurance Awareness Month.&quot;

action_date: 2009-07-15
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 &quot;National Life Insurance Awareness Month.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7573-7574; text as passed Senate: CR S7573-7574; text of measure as introduced: CR S7559)
action_date: 2009-07-15
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 S7573-7574; text as passed Senate: CR S7573-7574; text of measure as introduced: CR S7559)
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any savings under the Medicare program should be invested back into the Medicare program, rather than creating new entitlement programs.

Bill: 111-sres-212
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health programs administration and funding
Medicaid
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) any savings under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) should be invested back into the Medicare program, rather than be used to create new entitlement programs; and (2) any savings under SSA title XIX (Medicaid) should be used to increase the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as intrduced: CR S7651)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7651-7652)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historical significance of the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico on the occasion of its 400th anniversary.

Bill: 111-sres-213
Sponsor: Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
New Mexico
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Recognizes the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7652)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7652)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Lucas Glover on winning the 2009 United States Open golf tournament.

Bill: 111-sres-214
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Congratulates Lucas Glover on winning the 2009 United States Open golf tournament. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7652-7653)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 8, 2009, as "National Marina Day".

Bill: 111-sres-215
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and inland water transportation
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Designates August 8, 2009, as National Marina Day.
 
Supports the goals of National Marina Day and urges all marinas to continue to provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating for all the people of the United States.

action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 

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

 
Designates August 8, 2009, as National Marina Day.
 
Supports the goals of National Marina Day and urges all marinas to continue to provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating for all the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8101)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8101)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8101)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8101)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7653)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging the 25th anniversary of the nomination of Representative Geraldine A. Ferraro as the first woman selected by a major political party to run for the Office of the Vice President.

Bill: 111-sres-216
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Lawyers and legal services
Members of Congress
New York City
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Recognizes that Geraldine Ferraro's vice-presidential candidacy forever enriched the American political landscape and forged a new path for American women, and congratulates her on the 25th anniversary of the acceptance of her nomination. 
 
Pays tribute to Congresswoman Ferraro's efforts to improve the lives of women and families in the Ninth Congressional District of New York and across the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7653)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Captain Wei Jiafu and the China Ocean Shipping Company for increasing business relations between the United States and China.

Bill: 111-sres-217
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2009-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Foreign and international corporations
Higher education
Marine and inland water transportation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: 
Commends Captain Wei Jiafu and the China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) for staying committed to professionalism and promoting citizen participation that increases U.S.-China cooperation.
 
 Recognizes: (1) Captain Wei's efforts to improve U.S.-China business relations; and (2) COSCO's support of higher education in the United States and around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7704)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution making minority party appointments for the 111th Congress.

Bill: 111-sres-218
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2009-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Special Committee on Aging

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 
Makes minority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (2) Foreign Relations; (3) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; (4) Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and (5) Aging.

action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 

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

 
Makes minority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (2) Foreign Relations; (3) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; (4) Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and (5) Aging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7807; text: CR S7807; text of measure as introduced: CR S7793)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7807; text: CR S7807; text of measure as introduced: CR S7793)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the hockey team of East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey.

Bill: 111-sres-219
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2009-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
New Jersey
Professional sports
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 
Commends: (1) the dedication of the players and coaches of the hockey team of East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey; and (2) the New Jersey Devils for engaging the local community and providing low-income, at-risk children the opportunity to play hockey. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7793)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of September as "National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month" and encouraging efforts to educate the public about atrial fibrillation.

Bill: 111-sres-220
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of September as National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month.

Recognizes the need for additional research into treatment for atrial fibrillation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7891)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of the first annual National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day taking place on September 26, 2009.

Bill: 111-sres-221
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: 
Supports the goals of a National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day to be held annually in coordination with the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture.
 
Recognizes that creating a successful adoption model for wild horses and burros is consistent with federal law commonly known as &quot;Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act&quot; and beneficial to the long-term interests of the people of the United States in protecting wild horses and burros.
 
Encourages citizens of the United States to adopt a wild horse or burro so as to own a living symbol of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7891)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Lieutenant Commander Chris Cassidy, space shuttle mission specialist of the STS-127 space shuttle mission and the Expedition 19 International Space Station mission, for becoming the 500th person to fly into space.

Bill: 111-sres-222
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2009-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: 
Recognizes Commander Chris Cassidy, space shuttle mission specialist of the STS-127 space shuttle mission and the Expedition 19 International Space Station (ISS) mission, for becoming the 500th person in history to fly into space. Commends Commander Cassidy and the STS-127 space shuttle mission crew for risking their lives to advance science and human understanding. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8044)
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8044)
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2009 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by these charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of our Nation.

Bill: 111-sres-223
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2009-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 
Designates September 2009 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; and (2) recognize efforts made by such charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2009 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; and (2) recognize efforts made by such charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8099-8100; text as passed Senate: CR S8099-8100; text of measure as introduced: CR S8097)
action_date: 2009-07-24
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 S8099-8100; text as passed Senate: CR S8099-8100; text of measure as introduced: CR S8097)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the increasingly beneficial relationship between the United States and the Republic of Indonesia.

Bill: 111-sres-224
Sponsor: Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]
Introduced: 2009-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Human rights
Indonesia
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 
Recognizes the government of Indonesia's progress in promoting democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8097-8098)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8098-8099)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into the Union as the 50th State.

Bill: 111-sres-225
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2009-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hawaii
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: 
Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hawaii's entry into the union as the 50th state. 

action_date: 2009-07-28
text: 

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

Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hawaii's entry into the union as the 50th state. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S210-8211; text: CR S8210; text of measure as introduced: CR S8203-8204)
action_date: 2009-07-28
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 S210-8211; text: CR S8210; text of measure as introduced: CR S8203-8204)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate