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974 ingested resolutions from United States in 2006. Walk years back as far as this source still publishes.
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 2018
Authorizes the Majority Leader and one staff member to travel to Mexico for the inauguration of the new President of Mexico scheduled for December 2, 2006.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates November 2006 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) advancing lung cancer research and early detection, particularly the Lung Cancer Alliance of Georgia's goal of significantly increasing the 5-year survival rate of individuals diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States to 50% within 10 years; and (2) working with all federal agencies involved in cancer research to develop a coordinated road map for accomplishing that goal.
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 2018
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) on the fourth anniversary of his passing, Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues throughout his career; and (2) Congress should act to end discrimination against U.S. citizens who live with a mental illness by enacting legislation to provide for coverage of mental health benefits with respect to health insurance coverage.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Recognizes and honors: (1) all of the firefighters who responded to the devastating Esperanza Incident fire in southern California in October 2006; and (2) all others, including emergency, law enforcement, and medical personnel and aircraft crews, who contributed to controlling the fire, keeping Californians safe, and finding and arresting the suspected arsonist.
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2025
Urges the House of Representatives to raise awareness of teen dating violence by supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Recognizes and honors the contributions of Edward R. Bradley as an award-winning American journalist. Expresses deepest condolences to his wife, Patricia Blanchet, surviving family members, and friends.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Designates Room H-139 of the Capitol as the "Henry J. Hyde Room." Makes this resolution effective on the day after Henry J. Hyde is no longer serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025
Honors Major General Joseph Webb, Jr., for more than 39 years of military service on the occasion of his retirement from the Army on December 31, 2006. Commends him for his dedication and commitment to excellence in the field of medicine and medical research. Recognizes him, as a soldier, clinician, and commander, for displaying throughout his career the highest levels of leadership, competence, integrity, and moral courage.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Elects a majority Member to the House Committees on Education and the Workforce and on Transportation and Infrastructure.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Authorizes the printing as a House document of "United States House of Representatives, The Committee on Ways and Means: A History, 1789-2006."
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from November 15, 16, or 17, 2006, until December 5, 2006 (or until another time of reassembly under this concurrent resolution), and a recess or adjournment of the Senate from November 16 or 17, 2006, until December 4 or 5, 2006 (or until another time of reassembly). Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leaders of the House and of the Senate, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Honors the life and work of William Wilberforce (British slave trade abolitionist) and commemorates the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in Great Britain.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates the week of February 5, 2007, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week."
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2025
Condemns the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner. Urges the municipal government of St. Denis, France, to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal and, if such action is not taken by the municipal government of St. Denis, urges the government of France to take appropriate action against St. Denis to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal. Commends all police officers in the United States and throughout the world for their commitment to public service and public safety.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses condolences to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala. Condemns the ongoing abductions and murders of women and girls in Guatemala. Urges the government of Guatemala to recognize domestic violence and sexual harassment as criminal acts and encourages the government of Guatemala to investigate the killings of women, prosecute those responsible, and eliminate the tolerance of violence against women. Supports efforts to identify perpetrators and unknown victims through forensic analysis, including DNA testing. Encourages the Secretary of State to urge the government of Guatemala to: (1) honor the victims of the brutal murders and to continue to include in the Department of State's annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices all instances of improper investigatory methods, threats against human rights activists, and the use of torture with respect to cases involving the murder and abduction of women and girls in Guatemala; (2) hold accountable those law enforcement and judicial officials who fail to investigate and prosecute the murders adequately; and (3) take measures to ensure that the special Guatemalan police and prosecutorial units are adequately staffed and have sufficient resources. Recommends that the Secretary develop a comprehensive plan to combat the growing problem of violence against women in Latin America.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Bangladesh should: (1) drop all pending charges against Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury; (2) return his confiscated possessions; and (3) cease harassment of Mr. Choudhury, take steps to protect Mr. Choudhury, and hold accountable those responsible for attacks against Mr. Choudhury.
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025
Congratulates the St. Louis Cardinals on winning the 2006 World Series.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Applauds the Student Conservation Association for its decades of dedicated service to conserving U.S. national parks and public lands. Expresses best wishes to the Association for its continued success and growth.
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) should continue to demonstrate international leadership regarding the conservation and sustainable use of high seas living marine resources by promoting adoption of a resolution at this year's U.N. General Assembly calling on all nations to prohibit destructive fishing activity in areas where there are no applicable conservation or management measures or in areas with no applicable international fishery management organizations or agreements until conservation and management measures consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement, and other relevant instruments are implemented; and (2) calls upon U.N. member nations to adopt a resolution to protect the living resources of the high seas from destructive fishing practices.
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025
Condemns: (1) the statements made by President Hugo Chavez at the U.N. General Assembly on September 20, 2006; and (2) the undemocratic actions of President Chavez.
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025
Honors Mr. Britt "Max" Mayfield's 34 years of service and his commitment to improving the accuracy of hurricane forecasting upon his retirement as Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center.
United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2025
Recognizes Nigeria's importance as a strategic partner and long-time friend of the United States. Acknowledges the increasing significance of Nigeria's leadership throughout the region and continent. Commends the National Assembly of Nigeria's decision to reject a constitutional amendment that would have lifted the existing two-term limit and allowed for a third presidential term. Encourages the government of Nigeria and the Independent National Electoral Commission to demonstrate a commitment to democratic elections by: (1) developing a voter registration and education plan; (2) addressing corruption charges; and (3) conducting unbiased recruitment and training of election officials. Urges the government of Nigeria to respect the freedoms of association and assembly, including the right of candidates, members of political parties, and others to assemble and conduct public events free from intimidation. Urges a robust effort by Nigeria's law enforcement and judicial officials to enforce the rule of law, particularly by preventing and investigating politically-motivated violence and prosecuting those suspected of such acts. Urges: (1) President Bush to ensure that the United States supports Nigeria's democratic gains made during the last eight years; and (2) the government of Nigeria to seek international support for free elections in April 2007. Expresses U.S. support for coordinated efforts by the government of Nigeria and the Independent National Electoral Commission to work with political parties, civil society, religious organizations, and other entities to organize a peaceful democratic transition based on free elections in April 2007.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to: (1) honor outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala; and (2) organize a "Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day." Congratulates Dr. Ines Cifuentes for being honored as the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year for 2006 by the Museum of Science & Industry, in recognition of her dedication to training science and mathematics educators and encouraging young students to study the earth sciences.
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 2025
Recognizes, on its 20th anniversary, the national role of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities as an advocate and champion for Hispanic higher education. Applauds Hispanic Serving Institutions for providing quality educational opportunities for all Hispanic and other students attending their institutions. Urges those providing and supporting Hispanic higher education to continue to recruit, retain, educate, and graduate students who might not otherwise pursue higher education.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates the week beginning October 15, 2006, as National Character Counts Week.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates October 12, 2006, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy. Urges Americans to: (1) increase the personal and commercial use of, and promote public sector adoption of, cleaner and energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (2) encourage the enactment of federal policies to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies.
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 2026
Recognizes the outstanding and unique role that the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley, California) has played over the past 75 years in the scientific and technological advancement of the United States and the international community. Congratulates the Laboratory's dedicated scientists and researchers past and present who have worked to make the institution one of the greatest research resources in the world.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Honors the life and legacy of Byron Nelson (professional golfer).
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates Thursday, November 16, 2006, as Feed America Thursday. Calls upon the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Thursday, November 16, 2006, and to donate the money that they would have spent on food to a religious or charitable organization for the purpose of feeding the hungry.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates Tuesday, October 10, 2006, as National Firefighter Appreciation Day.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates the week of September 24, 2006, as Child Awareness Week. Recognizes children's charities and youth-serving organizations for their efforts.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates October 8-October 14, 2006, as National Hispanic Media Week in honor of the Hispanic media of the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates the week of October 23-October 27, 2006, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 2025
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) on the fourth anniversary of his passing, Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues throughout his career; (2) Congress should act to end the discrimination against U.S. citizens who live with a mental illness by guaranteeing equal status for mental and physical illness by health insurance companies; and (3) mental health parity legislation should be a priority for consideration in the 110th Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2025
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Declares that the Senate will work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 2025
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) on the fourth anniversary of his passing, Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues throughout his career; (2) Congress should act to help U.S. citizens who live with a mental illness by enacting legislation to provide for equal coverage of mental health benefits with respect to health insurance coverage unless comparable limits are imposed on medical and surgical benefits; and (3) mental health parity legislation should be a priority for consideration in the 110th Congress.
United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States must strengthen its commitment to establishing stability and peace in Afghanistan; (2) the United States, in partnership with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the government of Afghanistan, must increase its efforts to eradicate the Taliban, terrorist organizations, and criminal networks currently operating in Afghanistan; (3) the United States, in consultation with ISAF and the government of Afghanistan, should consider all options necessary to implement a comprehensive new program to eliminate opium production in Afghanistan; (4) the United States should work to hold the international community accountable for delivering on financial pledges made to support development and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan; (5) the United States and the international community, in concert with the government of Afghanistan, should increase efforts to strengthen the legitimacy of the government of Afghanistan; (6) the United States should increase economic assistance for reconstruction, social and economic development, counternarcotics efforts, and democracy promotion in Afghanistan; (7) the President, through the Secretary of State, should develop a comprehensive interagency stabilization and reconstruction strategy in coordination with the international community and the government of Afghanistan; (8) the President, through the Secretary of Defense, should evaluate the impact that U.S. military operations in Iraq are having on U.S. government reconstruction and counterinsurgency efforts in Afghanistan; and (9) the President should present to Congress a status report on Afghanistan.
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026
Designates the week of November 5-November 11, 2006, as Long-Term Care Awareness Week.
United States · United States Congress · 21 April 2025
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day. Encourages adults to: (1) support, listen to, and encourage children; and (2) recognize that healthy families assist in the development of, and improve the quality of life of, children.
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 2026
Calls for each state to pass joint custody laws for fit parents.
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life; and (2) a strong relationship should be forged between Congress, local businesses, and such members and former members towards the goal of finding employment for those who have sacrificed so much.
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2025
Recognizes the accomplishments of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, on its 20th anniversary, as an advocate and champion for Hispanic higher education. Applauds its member colleges and universities for providing quality educational opportunities for all Hispanic and other students attending their institutions. Urges those providing and supporting Hispanic higher education to continue to recruit, retain, educate, and graduate students who might not otherwise pursue higher education.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2025
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the independence of Belize. Extends best wishes to: (1) Belize for peace, prosperity, and further progress; and (2) Belizeans and Belizean-Americans as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Belize's independence.
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2025
Urges the government of Nigeria to conduct a thorough judicial review of the trial of the Ogoni 9 and to provide just compensation to the survivors of the Ogoni 9 if a miscarriage of justice is found. Urges the government of Nigeria, international donors, and international oil companies operating in the Niger Delta to increase assistance to improve the lives of the Ogoni and other affected communities and for pollution abatement and cleanup in the Niger Delta region. Urges the government of Nigeria to ensure that the security forces receive training in international standards on the use of force and firearms. Calls upon the Department of State to seek to ensure that American oil companies operating in the Niger Delta comply, at a minimum, with the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights. Urges the Secretary General of the United Nations to institute a ten-year follow-up mission to Ogoniland.
United States · United States Congress · 28 April 2025
Condemns the use of innocent civilians as human shields, including Hezbollah's recent use of this brutal and illegal tactic. Calls on: (1) the international community to recognize the breaches of international law through the use of human shields; and (2) the community of U.S. and international jurisprudential scholars and practitioners and the leadership of the Armed Forces to review the current international legal regime and to make recommendations to prevent the future use of human shields during armed conflicts.
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2025
Recognizes the Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp as genuine American heroes, and pays tribute to them as their names are added to the Wall of Rescuers in the permanent exhibition of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on September 14, 2006. Commends the organization founded to support the Sharps' work, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, for its efforts to rescue Jews and opponents of the Nazi regime in Europe and for carrying on the Sharps' legacy by working to save the lives of the people of Darfur, Sudan, and to protect human rights worldwide.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) state and local government agencies should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration; and (2) Congress should pass comprehensive border security and enforcement legislation to ease the burden on state and local agencies.
United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025
Requests Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) outline the federal government's responsibilities to support a program for medically monitoring and treating all individuals who were exposed to the toxins of Ground Zero on 9/11; and (2) submit the outline to Congress and the President as quickly as practical.
United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2025
Recognizes that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African American men. Declares the critical importance of the designation of increased funding for: (1) research to address and attempt to end the health crisis; and (2) efforts relating to education, awareness, and early detection at the grassroots levels to end the health crisis.
United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4954 (Security and Accountability For Every Port Act or the SAFE Port Act).