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Latest Action: 12/11/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958) Bill TextA resolution designating January 2009 as "National Mentoring Month". 12/11/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates January 2009 as National Mentoring Month. Praises those who are already serving as mentors. Encourages others to volunteer as mentors.
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Latest Action: 12/09/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10835) Bill TextA resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day". 12/9/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day." Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all other volunteers and donators involved in the tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans and service members and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation.
Latest Action: 12/09/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10834-10835) Bill TextA resolution acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. 12/9/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the contributions of the organizations that support the Youth Impact Program. Encourages expansion of the Program to inner cities across the United States.
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Latest Action: 12/09/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10836-10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10836-10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10834) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the horrific terrorist attacks and siege in Mumbai, India, beginning on November 26, 2008, and concluding on November 29, 2008. 12/9/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Affirms that the people of the United States stand in unison with the people of India in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Notes that these attacks did not only target citizens of India but represented a collective assault against the international community. Encourages the government of India to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the attacks and applauds the government of India's restraint in reaction to these horrific attacks. Urges the government of Pakistan to investigate the possible connection of groups based in Pakistan to the Mumbai [...] show full description
Latest Action: 11/20/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10772-10773; text as passed Senate: CR S10773; text of measure as introduced: CR S10752) Bill TextA resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning the 2008 World Series. 11/20/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates: (1) the Philadelphia Phillies for winning the 2008 World Series; and (2) the Tampa Bay Rays on an outstanding 2008 season.
Latest Action: 12/11/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958) Bill TextA resolution designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week". 12/11/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the week of February 2, 2009, as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215) Bill TextA resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. 9/22/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family. Encourages the citizens of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year.
Latest Action: 12/09/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5070 Vegas Valley Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building". 10/2/2008--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5070 Vegas Valley Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building."
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9682-9683) Bill TextA bill to establish the Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area in the State of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes. 9/26/2008--Introduced. Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania. Designates the Lancaster-York Heritage Region as the management entity for the Area. Requires the Lancaster-York Heritage Region to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area.
Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextA bill to designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial. 9/25/2008--Introduced. Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial.
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