All Commemorations Legislation - Federal Government
S.RES.697 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States.
Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10178-10179) Bill Text A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States. Comment on Bill S.RES.696 - A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Youth Court Month".
Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178) Bill Text A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Youth Court Month". 9/30/2008--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 September 2008 as National Youth Court Month. S.RES.695 - A resolution commending the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for making it possible for World War II veterans to travel to the Nation's capital to visit the World War II Memorial created in their honor.
Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10127; text of measure as introduced: CR S10178) Bill Text A resolution commending the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for making it possible for World War II veterans to travel to the Nation's capital to visit the World War II Memorial created in their honor. H.CON.RES.439 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-school programs.
Latest Action: 09/28/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill Text Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-school programs. S.CON.RES.104 - A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after school programs.
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9606-9607; text as passed Senate: CR S9606-9607) Bill Text A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after school programs. H.R.7031 - To designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the State of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids".
Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Bill Text To designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the State of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids". 9/23/2008--Introduced.
Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embry Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids. S.3551 - An original bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Boxer. With written report No. 110-490. Additional views filed. Bill Text An original bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes. S.3550 - An original bill to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids".
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Presented to President. Bill Text An original bill to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids". 9/25/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids. S.3530 - A bill to establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors.
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill Text A bill to establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. 9/22/2008--Introduced. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 - Makes any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish an application procedure, determine eligibility, and arrange for the presentation of medals.Allows only one medal per family. Requires that such medal be presented to the donor or, in the case of a deceased donor, the family member who signed the consent form authorizing the organ donation.Authorizes the Network to collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medals using certain specifications.Provides [...] show full description H.RES.1498 - To honor the visionary and extraordinary work of Los Alamos National Laboratory and IBM on the Roadrunner supercomputer.
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the co Bill Text To honor the visionary and extraordinary work of Los Alamos National Laboratory and IBM on the Roadrunner supercomputer. S.RES.676 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon 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 S9186; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215-9216) Bill Text A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week. S.3521 - A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the "Spencer Byrd Powers Jr. Post Office".
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Received in the House. Bill Text A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the "Spencer Byrd Powers Jr. Post Office". 9/18/2008--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the "Spencer Byrd Powers Jr. Post Office." H.R.6950 - To establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors.
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Received in the Senate. Bill Text To establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. 9/18/2008--Introduced. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 - Makes any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish an application procedure, determine eligibility, and arrange for the presentation of medals.Allows only one medal per family. Requires that such medal be presented to the donor or, in the case of a deceased donor, the family member who signed the consent form authorizing the organ donation.Authorizes the Network to collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medals using certain specifications.Provides [...] show full description H.CON.RES.415 - Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers, regulators, law enforcement officers, the public health community and industry members for creating a workable, legal, and successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale.
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers, regulators, law enforcement officers, the public health community and industry members for creating a workable, legal, and successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale. 9/16/2008--Introduced.
Celebrates 75 years of effective state-based alcohol regulation. Recognizes the successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale. Expresses continued support for policies that allow states to effectively regulate alcohol. S.3482 - A bill to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids".
Latest Action: 09/11/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8416) Bill Text A bill to designate a portion of the Rappahannock River in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the "John W. Warner Rapids". 9/11/2008--Introduced.
Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids. S.RES.656 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001.
Latest Action: 09/11/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8455; text as passed Senate: CR S8455; text of measure as introduced: CR S8417-8418) Bill Text A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001. H.CON.RES.412 - Honoring and recognizing the life and accomplishments of Jack Hanna.
Latest Action: 09/11/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill Text Honoring and recognizing the life and accomplishments of Jack Hanna. 9/11/2008--Introduced.
Honors and recognizes Jack Hanna for his lifetime of accomplishments. S.RES.654 - A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Member of the House of Representatives for the 11th Congressional District of Ohio.
Latest Action: 09/10/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8326; text as passed Senate: CR S8326; text of measure as introduced: CR S8279-8280) Bill Text A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Member of the House of Representatives for the 11th Congressional District of Ohio. S.3452 - A bill to authorize the expansion of the Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/08/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill Text A bill to authorize the expansion of the Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas, and for other purposes. H.R.6783 - To withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the national anthem in a language other than English.
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill Text To withhold Federal funds from schools that permit or require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or the national anthem in a language other than English. 8/1/2008--Introduced.
Pledge Language is English Declaration and Government Endorsement Act of 2008 - Prohibits state or local educational agencies from requiring or permitting the Pledge of Allegiance or national anthem to be recited or sung in any language other than English in any elementary or secondary school under their jurisdiction. Withholds federal funds from state or local educational agencies that violate such prohibition, unless the funds are specifically appropriated to such agencies after they have been found to be violating the prohibition. Establishes a private right of action for persons injured by violations of such prohibition. S.RES.647 - A resolution designating September 9, 2008, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day".
Latest Action: 09/08/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141-8142) Bill Text A resolution designating September 9, 2008, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day". S.RES.639 - A resolution recognizing the benefits of transportation improvements along the United States Route 36 corridor to communities, individuals, and businesses in Colorado.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7976) Bill Text A resolution recognizing the benefits of transportation improvements along the United States Route 36 corridor to communities, individuals, and businesses in Colorado. S.RES.637 - A resolution to honor the visionary and extraordinary work of Los Alamos National Laboratory and IBM on the Roadrunner supercomputer.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7974-7975) Bill Text A resolution to honor the visionary and extraordinary work of Los Alamos National Laboratory and IBM on the Roadrunner supercomputer. H.RES.1413 - Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program.
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10116) Bill Text Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. 8/1/2008--Introduced.
Congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and vision in founding the Youth Impact Program (which provides at-risk young men in the inner cities with football training and mentoring designed to improve their academic performance and character). Recognizes the contributions of the National Football League, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact program. Encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner cities across the nation. H.RES.1408 - Recognizing the benefits of bus rapid transit and the transportation improvements along the United States Route 36 Corridor to communities, individuals, and businesses in Colorado.
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Bill Text Recognizing the benefits of bus rapid transit and the transportation improvements along the United States Route 36 Corridor to communities, individuals, and businesses in Colorado. S.RES.641 - A resolution congratulating the Focus on the Family radio program for its induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill Text A resolution congratulating the Focus on the Family radio program for its induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame. 7/31/2008--Introduced.
Congratulates the Focus on the Family radio program, its staff, and its founder and chairman, James Dobson, for their excellence in radio programming and the program's worthy induction the National Radio Hall of Fame. S.RES.636 - A resolution recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitude to the members of the United States Armed Forces who made that success possible.
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7973) Bill Text A resolution recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitude to the members of the United States Armed Forces who made that success possible. S.RES.634 - A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resolution establishing the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs.
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185) Bill Text A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resolution establishing the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. 7/30/2008--Introduced.
Recognizes July 30, 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resolution establishing the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs, the substantial contributions the Committee made in ensuring that effective and efficient federal food assistance programs were accessible to those most in need, and that hunger continues to be an issue plaguing the United States. Supports the continued efforts of federal, state, and local governments and private non-profit organizations to eradicate U.S. hunger. S.RES.632 - A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international community to use the upcoming Olympic Games as an opportunity to push for the parties to the conflicts in Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive efforts toward a peaceful resolution of their national and regional conflicts.
Latest Action: 07/30/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7789-7790) Bill Text A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international community to use the upcoming Olympic Games as an opportunity to push for the parties to the conflicts in Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive efforts toward a peaceful resolution of their national and regional conflicts. 7/30/2008--Introduced. Expresses continued support and sympathy for the hundreds of thousands of civilians of Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic who have been affected by the ongoing violence and regional instability. Urges: (1) the United Nations, the African Union, and other international leaders to use the unique opportunity presented by the Olympics to promote peace, dialogue, and reconciliation in areas of conflict; (2) the government of China to press the Sudanese government to commit to a cessation of hostilities, allow the full deployment of UNAMID peacekeeping forces, and engage in good faith in [...] show full description H.RES.1387 - Congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States.
Latest Action: 07/29/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill Text Congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States. 7/29/2008--Introduced.
Congratulates the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 100 years of leadership and service to the Fredericksburg area, Virginia, and our nation. S.RES.629 - A resolution honoring the life of, and expressing the condolences of the Senate on the passing of, Bronislaw Geremek.
Latest Action: 07/29/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7638) Bill Text A resolution honoring the life of, and expressing the condolences of the Senate on the passing of, Bronislaw Geremek. S.CON.RES.96 - A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope.
Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill Text A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope. S.CON.RES.95 - A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a site to be selected by the Secretary of the Army should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.
Latest Action: 07/28/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7576-7577) Bill Text A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a site to be selected by the Secretary of the Army should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943. S.3317 - A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the "Corporal John P. Sigsbee Post Office".
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. Without written report. Bill Text A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the "Corporal John P. Sigsbee Post Office". 7/23/2008--Introduced.
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the "Corporal John P. Sigsbee Post Office." S.RES.628 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including people living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of society and fully engaged as citizens of the United States.
Latest Action: 07/25/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7483) Bill Text A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including people living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of society and fully engaged as citizens of the United States. 7/25/2008--Introduced.
Supports the goals and ideals of Disability Pride Day. Invites the citizens of the United States to join in celebrating the pride, the power, and the potential of people with disabilities by celebrating Disability Pride Day. Urges public officials and the general public to honor Americans with disabilities by educating themselves on ways to support and encourage understanding of persons with disabilities in schools, within the diverse workforce, as well as in our communities.
S.RES.627 - A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of the United States who were held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after their plane crashed on February 13, 2003.
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015) Bill Text A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of the United States who were held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after their plane crashed on February 13, 2003. 8/1/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Welcomes Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves home to the United States after being held for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Celebrates with the families and relatives of the hostages who kept faith despite being unsure of the fates of their family members. Expresses gratitude to the government and military of Colombia for rescuing the hostages and applauds the U.S. government's contribution to this effort. Calls for [...] show full description S.RES.625 - A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016) Bill Text A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day. S.RES.624 - A resolution designating August 2008 as "National Truancy Prevention Month".
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015-8016; text as passed Senate: CR S8015-8016) Bill Text A resolution designating August 2008 as "National Truancy Prevention Month". 8/1/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates August 2008 as National Truancy Prevention Month. Encourages law enforcement, school officials, the judiciary, community leaders, and the business community to work together to address truancy. S.RES.623 - A resolution recognizing the importance of the role of the Lander Trail in the settlement of the American West on the 150th anniversary of the Lander Trail.
Latest Action: 09/18/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. Bill Text A resolution recognizing the importance of the role of the Lander Trail in the settlement of the American West on the 150th anniversary of the Lander Trail. S.RES.622 - A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".
Latest Action: 09/08/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141, S8142; text as passed Senate: CR S8142) Bill Text A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week". 7/31/2008--Reported to 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 beginning September 7, 2008, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. S.RES.621 - A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179) Bill Text A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police. 7/23/2008--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.) Honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998. Expresses: (1) the condolences of the Senate to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10-year anniversary of their passing; (2) gratitude and appreciation [...] show full description S.RES.620 - A resolution designating the week of September 14-20, 2008, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week, to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease, and to foster understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on patients and future generations of their families.
Latest Action: 09/08/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141, S8142; text as passed Senate: CR S8142) Bill Text A resolution designating the week of September 14-20, 2008, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week, to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease, and to foster understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on patients and future generations of their families. 7/31/2008--Reported to 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 September 14-September 20, 2008, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. H.R.6599 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 09/08/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945. Bill Text Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 8/1/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2009 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) the Homeowners Assistance Fund; (6) chemical demilitarization construction; and (7) the Department of Defense [...] show full description S.RES.618 - A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and memorializing the citizens of the United States, Kenya, and Tanzania whose lives were claimed as a result of the al Qaeda led terrorist attacks.
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8014-8015; text as passed Senate: CR S8015) Bill Text A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and memorializing the citizens of the United States, Kenya, and Tanzania whose lives were claimed as a result of the al Qaeda led terrorist attacks. 8/1/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historic significance of the 10th anniversary of the al Qaeda bombings of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Mourns the loss of those killed and remembers their families and c |
