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A resolution designating April 23, 2010, as "National Adopt A Library Day".

Bill: 111-sres-496
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2010-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Libraries and archives
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: 
Designates April 23, 2010, as National Adopt A Library Day. 
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.
 
Urges all people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 

action_date: 2010-04-22
text: 

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

 
Designates April 23, 2010, as National Adopt A Library Day. 
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.
 
Urges all people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2573; text as passed Senate: CR S2573; text of measure as introduced: CR S2594)
action_date: 2010-04-22
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 S2573; text as passed Senate: CR S2573; text of measure as introduced: CR S2594)
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the third week of April 2010 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".

Bill: 111-sres-497
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2010-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Domestic violence and child abuse
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: 
Designates the third week of April 2010 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child rearing and other stresses.

Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.

action_date: 2010-04-22
text: 

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

Designates the third week of April 2010 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child rearing and other stresses.

Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2573-2574; text as passed Senate: CR S2573-2574; text of measure as introduced: CR S2594)
action_date: 2010-04-22
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 S2573-2574; text as passed Senate: CR S2573-2574; text of measure as introduced: CR S2594)
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2010 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month".

Bill: 111-sres-498
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2010-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: 
Designates April 2010 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 

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

 
Designates April 2010 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2712)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2712)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2712)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2712)
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2594-2595)
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2595)
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sincere condolences of the Senate to the family, loved ones, United Steelworkers, fellow workers, and the Anacortes community on the tragedy at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.

Bill: 111-sres-500
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2010-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Fires
Oil and gas
Washington State
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: 
Expresses the sincere condolences of the Senate to the family, loved ones, United Steelworkers, fellow workers, and the Anacortes community on the tragedy of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.
 
Honors Daniel J. Aldridge, Matthew C. Bowen, Donna Van Dreumel, Matt Gumbel, Darrin J. Hoines, Lew Janz, and Kathryn Powell, who died as the result of the fire.

action_date: 2010-04-26
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sincere condolences of the Senate to the family, loved ones, United Steelworkers, fellow workers, and the Anacortes community on the tragedy of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.
 
Honors Daniel J. Aldridge, Matthew C. Bowen, Donna Van Dreumel, Matt Gumbel, Darrin J. Hoines, Lew Janz, and Kathryn Powell, who died as the result of the fire.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2664; text as passed Senate: CR S2664; text of measure as introduced: CR S2654)
action_date: 2010-04-26
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 S2664; text as passed Senate: CR S2664; text of measure as introduced: CR S2654)
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-sres-501
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
 
Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to survivors of sexual assault, and increasing the number of successful prosecutions of perpetrators of sexual assault; and (2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals for their hard work and innovative strategies to increase the percentage of sexual assault cases that result in the prosecution and incarceration of the offenders. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault. 

action_date: 2010-04-27
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 National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
 
Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to survivors of sexual assault, and increasing the number of successful prosecutions of perpetrators of sexual assault; and (2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals for their hard work and innovative strategies to increase the percentage of sexual assault cases that result in the prosecution and incarceration of the offenders. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2712-2713; text as passed Senate: CR S2713; text of measure as introduced:  CR S2710-2711)
action_date: 2010-04-27
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 S2712-2713; text as passed Senate: CR S2713; text of measure as introduced:  CR S2710-2711)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution eliminating secret Senate holds.

Bill: 111-sres-502
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2010-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
Amends Rule VII (Morning Business) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate (or their designees) to recognize a notice of intent of a Senator who is a member of their caucus to object to proceeding to a measure or matter only if the Senator: (1) submits the notice of intent in writing to the appropriate Leader (or designee) and grants in the notice permission for the Leader (or designee) to object in the Senator's name; and (2) within two session days after such submission, submits for inclusion in the Congressional Record and in the applicable calendar a specified notice of the Senator's intent to object to proceeding to such measure or matter.
 
 Requires the Secretary of the Senate to maintain for both the Senate Calendar of Business and the Senate Executive Calendar a separate section entitled &quot;Notices of Intent to Object to Proceeding.&quot;
 
 Authorizes a Senator to have an item relating to that Senator removed from a calendar to which it was added by submitting for inclusion in the Congressional Record a notice specifying that the Senator does not object to proceeding to such measure or matter.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2711)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 21, 2010, as "Endangered Species Day".

Bill: 111-sres-503
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2010-04-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered and threatened species
Land use and conservation
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: 
Designates May 21, 2010, as Endangered Species Day.

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

action_date: 2010-05-07
text: 

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

Designates May 21, 2010, as Endangered Species Day.

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3433)
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3433)
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3433)
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3433)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2764)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the tragic events following the tornado that hit central Mississippi on April 24, 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-504
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2010-04-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fires
Mississippi
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives when a tornado hit central Mississippi on April 24, 2010. 
 
Extends wishes for a full recovery for all those who were injured and thanks to the first responders who took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims.

action_date: 2010-04-28
text: 

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

 
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives when a tornado hit central Mississippi on April 24, 2010. 
 
Extends wishes for a full recovery for all those who were injured and thanks to the first responders who took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2768; text as passed Senate: CR S2768; text of measure as introduced: CR S2764)
action_date: 2010-04-28
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 S2768; text as passed Senate: CR S2768; text of measure as introduced: CR S2764)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Duke University men's basketball team for winning the 2009-2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship.

Bill: 111-sres-505
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Carolina
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Congratulates the Duke University team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2811-2812)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2010 as "National X and Y Chromosomal Variations Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-sres-506
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Genetics
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Designates May 2010 as National X and Y Chromosomal Variations Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2812)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 30, 2010, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans".

Bill: 111-sres-507
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Designates April 30, 2010, as Dia de los Ni&ntilde;os: Celebrating Young Americans.

action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 

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

 
Designates April 30, 2010, as Dia de los Ni&ntilde;os: Celebrating Young Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2983-2984; text as passed Senate: CR S2983-2984; text of measure as introduced: CR S2812)
action_date: 2010-04-29
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 S2983-2984; text as passed Senate: CR S2983-2984; text of measure as introduced: CR S2812)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2010 as "National STD Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-sres-509
Sponsor: Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sexually transmitted diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Designates April 2010 as National STD Awareness Month. Recognizes the human toll of sexually transmitted infections and the importance of making the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of such infections an urgent public health priority. Urges all sexually active individuals to get tested for such infections and seek appropriate care. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2813)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2010 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-sres-510
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2010-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Roads and highways
Telephone and wireless communication
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: 
Designates April 2010 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
 
Encourages all people in the United States to consider the danger to others on the road and avoid distracted driving.

action_date: 2010-04-30
text: 

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

 
Designates April 2010 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
 
Encourages all people in the United States to consider the danger to others on the road and avoid distracted driving.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3014; text as passed Senate: CR S3014; text of measure as introduced: CR S3007)
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3014; text as passed Senate: CR S3014; text of measure as introduced: CR S3007)
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Bill: 111-sres-511
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2010-05-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-03
text: 
Recognizes May 15, 2010, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 

Acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 

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

Recognizes May 15, 2010, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 

Acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 

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

 
Recognizes May 15, 2010, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 

Acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3567; text as passed Senate: CR S3567)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3567; text as passed Senate: CR S3567)
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 370.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2010-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3037)
action_date: 2010-05-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3037-3038)
action_date: 2010-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate