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A resolution supporting increased market access for exports of United States beef and beef products to Japan.

Bill: 111-sres-452
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Asia
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Free trade and trade barriers
Japan
Meat

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should insist on increased access to Japanese markets by U.S. exporters of beef and beef products.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1463)
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1463)
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Public Health Week".

Bill: 111-sres-453
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Air quality
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
 
Recognizes: (1) the efforts of public health professionals, the federal government, states, municipalities, local communities, and individuals in improving the health of the people of the United States; and (2) the role of public health programs in preventing disease, promoting good health, protecting the food supply, protecting worker health and safety, ensuring access to clean air and water, promoting nutrition for children, and achieving the many other benefits of public health programs that promote the health of people of the United States.
 
Encourages: (1) efforts to increase access to clinical and community-based preventive services, and to strengthen the public health system of the United States; (2) community planners to consider the health implications of planning decisions and to plan communities and transportation systems that enable all residents to access safe, affordable housing, nutritious foods, clean air and water, public transportation, safe sidewalks, streets, and public health services; and (3) each person in the United States to learn about the role of public health programs in improving the health of the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1463-1464)
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1464)
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.

Bill: 111-sres-454
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2010-03-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: 
Supports the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.
 
 Commends the progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to global tuberculosis control through the Lantos-Hyde U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1529)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, heroism, and service of Harriet Tubman.

Bill: 111-sres-455
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-03-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: 
Honors the life and heroism of Harriet Tubman. Recognizes the great contributions she made throughout her lifelong service and commitment to liberty, justice, and equality for all.

action_date: 2010-03-15
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and heroism of Harriet Tubman. Recognizes the great contributions she made throughout her lifelong service and commitment to liberty, justice, and equality for all.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1562; text as passed Senate: CR S1562; text of measure as introduced: CR S1530)
action_date: 2010-03-15
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 S1562; text as passed Senate: CR S1562; text of measure as introduced: CR S1530)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Radford University on the 100th anniversary of the university.

Bill: 111-sres-456
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2010-03-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: 
Commends Radford University, in Radford, Virginia, on its 100th anniversary.

action_date: 2010-03-16
text: 

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

 
Commends Radford University, in Radford, Virginia, on its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1631; text as passed Senate: CR S1631; text of measure as introduced: CR S1625)
action_date: 2010-03-16
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 S1631; text as passed Senate: CR S1631; text of measure as introduced: CR S1625)
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide for issuance of a summons and for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.

Bill: 111-sres-457
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Federal district courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Judges
Legislative rules and procedure
Louisiana
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: 
Requires a summons to be issued which commands G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. 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: 2010-03-17
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 G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. 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.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1646-1647; text as passed Senate: CR S1647; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673)
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1646-1647; text as passed Senate: CR S1647; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673)
action_date: 2010-03-17
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 G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.

Bill: 111-sres-458
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Federal district courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Judges
Legislative rules and procedure
Louisiana
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-17
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 G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. 
 

 

action_date: 2010-03-17
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 G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1647; text as passed Senate: CR S1647; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673)
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1647; text as passed Senate: CR S1647; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673)
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating KICY Radio for 50 years of service to western Alaska and the Russian Far East.

Bill: 111-sres-459
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2010-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Alaska
Asia
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: 
Congratulates KICY Radio for 50 years of service to western Alaska and the Russian Far East.
 
 Recognizes the volunteer staff of KICY Radio.
 
 Wishes the staff of KICY Radio well with the continued efforts to serve the people of western Alaska and the Russian Far East with culturally relevant programming.

action_date: 2010-03-17
text: 

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

 
Congratulates KICY Radio for 50 years of service to western Alaska and the Russian Far East.
 
 Recognizes the volunteer staff of KICY Radio.
 
 Wishes the staff of KICY Radio well with the continued efforts to serve the people of western Alaska and the Russian Far East with culturally relevant programming.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1679; text as passed Senate: CR S1679; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673)
action_date: 2010-03-17
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 S1679; text as passed Senate: CR S1679; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673)
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the Long Trail and the Green Mountain Club on the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail.

Bill: 111-sres-460
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2010-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail of the state of Vermont, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, and applauds the Green Mountain Club and its many volunteers for a century of service and for creating, protecting, and enjoying the Trail. 

action_date: 2010-03-17
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail of the state of Vermont, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, and applauds the Green Mountain Club and its many volunteers for a century of service and for creating, protecting, and enjoying the Trail.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1679-1680; text as passed Senate: CR S1679-1680; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673-1674)
action_date: 2010-03-17
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 S1679-1680; text as passed Senate: CR S1679-1680; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673-1674)
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should reject any proposal for the creation of a system of global taxation and regulation.

Bill: 111-sres-461
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2010-03-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Financial crises and stabilization
General taxation matters
International organizations and cooperation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should reject any proposal for the creation of: (1) an international system of government bailouts for the financial sector; (2) a global cap-and-trade system or other climate regulations that would punish businesses in the United States and limit the competitiveness of the United States; and (3) a global tax system that would violate U.S. sovereignty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1753-1754)
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Thursday, April 22, 2010, as "Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day".

Bill: 111-sres-462
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2010-03-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: 
Recognizes Thursday, April 22, 2010, as Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.

action_date: 2010-03-18
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Thursday, April 22, 2010, as Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1756; text as passed Senate: CR S1756; text of measure as introduced: CR S1754)
action_date: 2010-03-18
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 S1756; text as passed Senate: CR S1756; text of measure as introduced: CR S1754)
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.

Bill: 111-sres-463
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2010-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
 
Expresses appreciation for Iranian-Americans' contributions to U.S. society. 
 
Encourages the peaceful observance of Nowruz in Iran and supports the right of all Iranians to exercise freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of speech.

action_date: 2010-03-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
 
Expresses appreciation for Iranian-Americans' contributions to U.S. society. 
 
Encourages the peaceful observance of Nowruz in Iran and supports the right of all Iranians to exercise freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of speech.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1816; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816; text of measure as introduced: CR S1814-1815)
action_date: 2010-03-22
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 S1816; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816; text of measure as introduced: CR S1814-1815)
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Bill: 111-sres-464
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence.

action_date: 2010-03-22
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1816-1817; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816-1817; text of measure as introduced: CR S1815)
action_date: 2010-03-22
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 S1816-1817; text as passed in Senate: CR S1816-1817; text of measure as introduced: CR S1815)
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to permit the Senate to avoid unnecessary delay and vote on matters for which floor debate has ceased.

Bill: 111-sres-465
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2010-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 
Amends rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make out of order any dilatory motion, including dilatory quorum calls, following the filing of a cloture motion to close debate on a measure, and prior to the cloture vote, as long as the matter on which cloture has been filed remains the pending matter. 
 
Makes it in order, on the other hand, if at any time no Senator seeks recognition on the floor, for the Majority Leader to move the question on cloture as long as any applicable filing deadline for first degree amendments has passed.
 
 Makes it in order, also, for the Majority Leader to move the question on which cloture has been invoked on an executive nomination or a motion to proceed if, at any time after cloture is invoked, no Senator seeks recognition on the floor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1876)
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

Bill: 111-sres-466
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2010-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 
Supports the goals of World Water Day.
 
 Urges the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and all relevant federal departments and agencies to increase efforts and resources dedicated to: (1) providing sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation; and (2) improving the capacity for water resource management for the poor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1876-1877)
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Sollars v. Reid, et al.

Bill: 111-sres-467
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2010-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Lawyers and legal services
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent all defendant Senators in the case of 
Sollars v. Reid, et al
.

action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent all defendant Senators in the case of 
Sollars v. Reid, et al
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1921; text as passed Senate: CR S1921; text of measure as introduced: CR S1878)
action_date: 2010-03-23
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 S1921; text as passed Senate: CR S1921; text of measure as introduced: CR S1878)
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate