Legislative Research: US SR559 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Other Sessions
| Session | Title/Description | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 118th Congress (Introduced) | A resolution recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militia in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide. [SR559 2023 Detail][SR559 2023 Text][SR559 2023 Comments] | 2024-02-12 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| 2021-2022 117th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | A resolution expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing wa... [SR559 2021 Detail][SR559 2021 Text][SR559 2021 Comments] | 2022-03-29 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1835) |
| 2019-2020 116th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, w... [SR559 2019 Detail][SR559 2019 Text][SR559 2019 Comments] | 2020-05-05 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2243) |
| 2017-2018 115th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students, and expressing support for the designation of June as Afric... [SR559 2017 Detail][SR559 2017 Text][SR559 2017 Comments] | 2018-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4742) |
| 2015-2016 114th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | A resolution designating the week of September 12, 2016, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". Designates the week of September 12, 2016, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. Commends direct support profes... [SR559 2015 Detail][SR559 2015 Text][SR559 2015 Comments] | 2016-09-14 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5727; text as passed Senate: CR S5725) |
| 2013-2014 113th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | Designates the week beginning on October 19, 2014, as National Chemistry Week. Recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to encourage youth to pursue careers in such fields. [SR559 2013 Detail][SR559 2013 Text][SR559 2013 Comments] | 2014-09-17 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5720; text as passed Senate: CR S5705-5706) |
| 2011-2012 112th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | Recognizes and honors Rear Admiral Jonathan W. Bailey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps) for his lifetime of commitment and service. (Rear Admiral Bailey is retiring after serving as the Dir... [SR559 2011 Detail][SR559 2011 Text][SR559 2011 Comments] | 2012-09-19 Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6463-6464) |
| 2009-2010 111th Congress (Introduced - Dead) | 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 ensla... [SR559 2009 Detail][SR559 2009 Text][SR559 2009 Comments] | 2010-06-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5046-5047; text as passed Senate: CR S5046-5047; text of measure as introduced: CR S4996) |
References Online
Legislative Citation
APA
US SR559 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress. (2010, June 16). LegiScan. Retrieved November 02, 2024, from https://legiscan.com/US/bill/SR559/2009
MLA
"US SR559 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 16 Jun. 2010. Web. 02 Nov. 2024. <https://legiscan.com/US/bill/SR559/2009>.
Chicago
"US SR559 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress." June 16, 2010 LegiScan. Accessed November 02, 2024. https://legiscan.com/US/bill/SR559/2009.
Turabian
LegiScan. US SR559 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress. 16 June 2010. https://legiscan.com/US/bill/SR559/2009 (accessed November 02, 2024).
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Same As/Similar To
| Bill | Relationship | Date | Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR546 | Related | 2010-06-22 | Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future. | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR159 | Related | 2009-05-21 | A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future. | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5876) |
| SR198 | Same As | 2009-06-19 | A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. | 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) |
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/559/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres559/BILLS-111sres559ats.pdf |
