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A resolution recognizing Bishop Museum, the Nation's premier showcase for Hawaiian culture and history, on the occasions of its 120th anniversary and the restoration and renovation of its Historic Hall.

Bill: 111-sres-195
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2009-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 
Recognizes the reopening of historic Hawaiian Hall of the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawai'i, on the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Museum. 
 
Honors and praises the Bishop Museum for its work in ensuring the preservation, study, education, and appreciation of Native Hawaiian culture and history. 

action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the reopening of historic Hawaiian Hall of the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawai'i, on the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Museum. 
 
Honors and praises the Bishop Museum for its work in ensuring the preservation, study, education, and appreciation of Native Hawaiian culture and history. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8618)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8618)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8618)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8618)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6849)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6849)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran.

Bill: 111-sres-196
Sponsor: Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2009-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting
Iran
Middle East
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 
Respects: (1) the sovereignty, history, and culture of the Iranian people; and (2) the universal values of freedom of speech and freedom of the press in Iran and throughout the world.
 
Supports: (1) the Iranian people as they take steps to peacefully express their voices, opinions, and aspirations; (2) journalists who take great risk to report on political events in Iran, including those surrounding the presidential election; and (3) efforts of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) to provide credible news within Iran through the Voice of America's (VOA) Persian News Network, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL) Radio Farda.
 
Condemns: (1) the detainment and intimidation of journalists in Iran and elsewhere throughout the world; and (2) restrictions on freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran and throughout the world.

action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 

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

 
Respects: (1) the sovereignty, history, and culture of the Iranian people; and (2) the universal values of freedom of speech and freedom of the press in Iran and throughout the world.
 
Supports: (1) the Iranian people as they take steps to peacefully express their voices, opinions, and aspirations; (2) journalists who take great risk to report on political events in Iran, including those surrounding the presidential election; and (3) efforts of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) to provide credible news within Iran through the Voice of America's (VOA) Persian News Network, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL) Radio Farda.
 
Condemns: (1) the detainment and intimidation of journalists in Iran and elsewhere throughout the world; and (2) restrictions on freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran and throughout the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6849-6850)
action_date: 2009-06-19
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 S6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6849-6850)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the men and women of the National Archives and Records Administration on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Bill: 111-sres-197
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2009-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
National Archives and Records Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 
 Congratulates the men and women of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. 
 
Recognizes the service that NARA has given to American democracy by protecting and preserving U.S. government records.
 
Commends NARA's efforts to support democracy, promote civic education, and facilitate historical understanding of the national experience.

action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the men and women of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. 
 
Recognizes the service that NARA has given to American democracy by protecting and preserving U.S. government records.
 
Commends NARA's efforts to support democracy, promote civic education, and facilitate historical understanding of the national experience.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6855-6856; text as passed Senate: CR S6855-6856; text of measure as introduced: CR S6850)
action_date: 2009-06-19
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 S6855-6856; text as passed Senate: CR S6855-6856; text of measure as introduced: CR S6850)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 111-sres-198
Sponsor: Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL]
Introduced: 2009-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 
 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African-Americans were free).
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (2) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African-Americans were free). Encourages the people of the United States to observe Juneteenth Independence Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. 
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (2) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6856-6857; text as passed Senate: CR S6857; text of measure as introduced: CR S6850-6851)
action_date: 2009-06-19
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 S6856-6857; text as passed Senate: CR S6857; text of measure as introduced: CR S6850-6851)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity of the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-199
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-22
text: 
Commends the recreational boating community and the U.S. boating industry for contributing to the economy, benefiting the well-being of U.S. citizens, and providing responsible environmental stewardship of marine resources.
 
Urges the United States to observe National Boating Day.

action_date: 2009-06-25
text: 

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

 
Commends the recreational boating community and the U.S. boating industry for contributing to the economy, benefiting the well-being of U.S. citizens, and providing responsible environmental stewardship of marine resources.
 
Urges the United States to observe National Boating Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7112)
action_date: 2009-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7112)
action_date: 2009-06-25
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7112)
action_date: 2009-06-25
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7112)
action_date: 2009-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6889)
action_date: 2009-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 12, 2009, as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-200
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2009-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-23
text: 
Designates September 12, 2009, as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. 
 
 Pledges to make the prevention and cure of cancer a public health priority.
 
Urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and improve treatments for childhood cancer.

action_date: 2009-08-03
text: 

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

Designates September 12, 2009, as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. 

 Pledges to make the prevention and cure of cancer a public health priority.

Urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and improve treatments for childhood cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8699)
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8699)
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8699)
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8699)
action_date: 2009-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6947)
action_date: 2009-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the tenth anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999).

Bill: 111-sres-201
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2009-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-23
text: 
Recognizes and honors the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in 
Olmstead v. L.C
.
 
Salutes all people whose efforts have contributed to the expansion of home- and community-based long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
 
Encourages all people of the United States to recognize the importance of ensuring that home- and community-based services are equally available to all qualified individuals with significant disabilities who choose to remain in their home and community.

action_date: 2009-06-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in 
Olmstead v. L.C
.
 
Salutes all people whose efforts have contributed to the expansion of home- and community-based long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
 
Encourages all people of the United States to recognize the importance of ensuring that home- and community-based services are equally available to all qualified individuals with significant disabilities who choose to remain in their home and community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6955-6956; text as passed Senate: CR S6956; text of measure as introduced: CR S6947)
action_date: 2009-06-23
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 S6955-6956; text as passed Senate: CR S6956; text of measure as introduced: CR S6947)
action_date: 2009-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide for issuance of a summons and for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Samuel B. Kent.

Bill: 111-sres-202
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crimes against women
Federal district courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Judges
Law
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Sex offenses
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: 
Requires a summons to be issued which commands Samuel B. Kent to file with the Secretary of the Senate an answer to the articles of impeachment by July 2, 2009, and thereafter to abide by, obey, and perform such orders, directions, and judgments as the Senate shall make in the premises, according to the U.S. Constitution and federal laws.
 
Prescribes procedures for implementing such articles of impeachment.

action_date: 2009-06-24
text: 

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

 
Requires a summons to be issued which commands Samuel B. Kent to file with the Secretary of the Senate an answer to the articles of impeachment against him by July 2, 2009, and thereafter to abide by, obey, and perform such orders, directions, and judgments as the Senate shall make in the premises, according to the U.S. Constitution and federal laws.
 
Prescribes procedures for implementing such articles of impeachment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6961; text as passed Senate: CR S6961; text of measure as introduced: CR S7013)
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6961; text as passed Senate: CR S6961; text of measure as introduced: CR S7013)
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide for the appointment of a committee to receive and to report evidence with respect to articles of impeachment against Judge Samuel B. Kent.

Bill: 111-sres-203
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional committees
Crimes against women
Federal district courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Judges
Law
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Sex offenses
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: 
Requires the Presiding Officer of the Senate to appoint a committee of 12 Senators to receive and to report evidence with respect to articles of impeachment against Judge Samuel B. Kent. 

action_date: 2009-06-24
text: 

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

 
Requires the Presiding Officer of the Senate to appoint a committee of 12 Senators to receive and to report evidence with respect to articles of impeachment against Judge Samuel B. Kent. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6961; text as passed Senate: CR S6961; text of measure as introduced: CR S7013)
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6961; text as passed Senate: CR S6961; text of measure as introduced: CR S7013)
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 31, 2010, as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-sres-204
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2009-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: 
 Designates March 31, 2010, as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day.
 

 
Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure for the congenital diaphragmatic hernia birth defect.

action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 

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

Designates March 31, 2010, as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day.

Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure for the congenital diaphragmatic hernia birth defect.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2325-2326)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2325-2326)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2325-2326)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2325-2326)
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7013-7014)
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-sres-205
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2009-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. 
 
Urges Americans to: (1) participate in programs and activities regarding bone marrow awareness; and (2) register to become blood marrow donors and organize registration drives.

action_date: 2009-06-24
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. 
 
Urges Americans to: (1) participate in programs and activities regarding bone marrow awareness; and (2) register to become blood marrow donors and organize registration drives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7022-7023; text as passed Senate: CR S7023; text of measure as introduced: CR S7014)
action_date: 2009-06-24
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 S7022-7023; text as passed Senate: CR S7023; text of measure as introduced: CR S7014)
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

Bill: 111-sres-206
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2009-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Colombia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Free trade and trade barriers
Latin America
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-25
text: 
Recognizes the historic successes achieved by the President of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe, in rebuilding the Government of Colombia, strengthening Colombian institutions, and solidifying its rule of law.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) it is in the national security interests of the United States to deepen its relationship with Colombia; and (2) the United States should implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement immediately.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7100)
action_date: 2009-06-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7100-7101)
action_date: 2009-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate