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119-sjres-7 119 sjres 7 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program". Science, Technology, Communications 2025-01-27 2025-05-09 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] TX R C001098 16   2025-09-03T14:03:38Z  
118-sjres-103 118 sjres 103 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom". Science, Technology, Communications 2024-07-23 2024-07-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] TN R B001243 10   2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
118-sjres-64 118 sjres 64 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination". Science, Technology, Communications 2024-03-14 2024-03-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] TX R C001098 19   2025-12-05T08:16:33Z  
115-sjres-52 115 sjres 52 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom". Science, Technology, Communications 2018-02-27 2018-05-16 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] MA D M000133 48 This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules. 2023-01-11T13:40:23Z  
115-sjres-34 115 sjres 34 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services". Science, Technology, Communications 2017-03-07 2017-04-03 Signed by President. Senate Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] AZ R F000444 24 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information. 2023-09-05T16:13:10Z  
114-sjres-14 114 sjres 14 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access. Science, Technology, Communications 2015-04-28 2015-04-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 0 Disapproves and nullifies the Federal Communications Commission rule, published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2015, relating to regulating broadband Internet access. 2023-01-11T13:27:22Z  
112-sjres-6 112 sjres 6 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. Science, Technology, Communications 2011-02-16 2011-11-10 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200. Senate Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] TX R H001016 42 Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect. 2023-01-11T13:20:25Z  
110-sjres-34 110 sjres 34 A joint resolution to provide a replacement laboratory and support space at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Mathias Laboratory. Science, Technology, Communications 2008-05-22 2008-05-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 2 Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct laboratory and support space to accommodate the Mathias Laboratory at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland. 2022-02-03T05:19:24Z  
110-sjres-35 110 sjres 35 A joint resolution to amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project in Arizona. Science, Technology, Communications 2008-05-22 2008-10-03 Became Public Law No: 110-341. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Amends Public Law 108-331 (authorizing the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out construction and related activities in support of the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System [VERITAS] project on Kitt Peak near Tucson, Arizona) to authorize the Board to carry out construction and related activities in support of the VERITAS project at the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Base Camp on Mount Hopkins, Arizona, or other similar location. 2023-11-13T20:11:46Z  
110-sjres-36 110 sjres 36 A joint resolution to provide replacement laboratory space for terrestrial research at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Science, Technology, Communications 2008-05-22 2008-05-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 2 Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct laboratory space to accommodate the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's terrestrial research program in Gamboa, Panama. 2022-02-03T05:19:24Z  
110-sjres-28 110 sjres 28 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. Science, Technology, Communications 2008-03-05 2008-05-19 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] ND D D000432 27 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on February 22, 2008, relating to broadcast media ownership. Declares that the rule shall have no force or effect. 2022-02-27T13:49:45Z  
108-sjres-17 108 sjres 17 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. Science, Technology, Communications 2003-07-15 2003-09-16 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] ND D D000432 24 RETURNED FOR REVISIONS (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Disapproves the broadcast media ownership rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and received by Congress on July 10, 2003. (That rule replaces the prohibition on common ownership of daily newspapers and broadcast outlets in the same market and the restrictions on common ownership of radio and television outlets in the same market with Cross Media Limits; revises the market definition and the way stations are counted for purposes of the local radio rule; revises the local television multiple ownership rule; modifies the national television ownership cap from a 35% national audience reach limit to a 45% reach limit, and retains the dual network rule.) 2023-01-15T06:32:53Z  
103-sjres-100 103 sjres 100 A joint resolution to affirm the national policy of metric conversion benefitting the United States. Science, Technology, Communications 1993-06-08 1993-09-21 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12127-12128) Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Reaffirms U.S. national policy favoring conversion to the metric system of measurement. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
102-sjres-324 102 sjres 324 A joint resolution to commend the NASA Langley Research Center on the celebration of its 75th Anniversary on July 17, 1992. Science, Technology, Communications 1992-06-26 1992-07-20 Became Public Law No: 102-323. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 1 Commends the NASA Langley Research Center as it celebrates its 75th anniversary on July 17, 1992. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
102-sjres-281 102 sjres 281 A joint resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 1992, as "National Rural Telecommunications Service Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1992-03-26 1992-07-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 52 Designates September 14 through 20, 1992, as National Rural Telecommunications Services Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-220 102 sjres 220 A joint resolution to designate the Provasoli-Guillard Center for the Culture of Marine Phytoplankton as a National Center and Facility. Science, Technology, Communications 1991-10-25 1991-10-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Designates the Provasoli-Guillard Center for the Culture of Marine Phytoplankton in West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, as a National Center and Facility. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
102-sjres-203 102 sjres 203 A joint resolution designating the week beginning on November 3, 1991, as "American Magazine Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1991-09-24 1991-09-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 0 Designates the week beginning on November 3, 1991, as American Magazine Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-201 102 sjres 201 A joint resolution designating the week beginning on October 6, 1991, as "American Magazine Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1991-09-23 1991-09-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 1 Designates the week beginning on November 3, 1991, as American Magazine Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-140 102 sjres 140 A joint resolution to designate the week of July 27 through August 2, 1991, as "National Invent America! Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1991-05-07 1991-05-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 45 Designates July 27 through August 2, 1991, as National Invent America! Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-174 101 sjres 174 A joint resolution to designate July 20, 1989, as "Space Exploration Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-07-11 1989-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 56 Designates July 20, 1989, as Space Exploration Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-170 101 sjres 170 A joint resolution to designate July 20, 1989 and July 20, 1990, as "Space Exploration Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1989-06-23 1989-06-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 54 Designates July 20, 1989, and July 20, 1990, as Space Exploration Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-156 101 sjres 156 A joint resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-06-13 1989-06-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 18 Commends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center for 50 years of contributions to space science and technology. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-75 101 sjres 75 A joint resolution relating to NASA and the International Space Year. Science, Technology, Communications 1989-03-09 1990-07-31 Became Public Law No: 101-339. Senate Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] HI D M000250 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) reaffirm support for the ISY (International Space Year) and invite foreign leaders to do the same; (2) support the World Space Congress in its efforts to encourage international cooperative space activities; (3) invite the American public to develop ISY activities that foster the ISY global perspective; (4) direct the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to continue to develop ISY activities through SAFISY (Space Agency Forum on ISY), with certain emphasis; and (5) take other actions. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
100-sjres-359 100 sjres 359 A joint resolution to congratulate Utah State University and Dr. Shigeo Shingo on the efforts they have made to improve manufacturing quality. Science, Technology, Communications 1988-08-04 1988-08-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 0 Declares that the Congress supports the efforts of Utah State University and the Partner's Program to improve the quality of U.S. manufacturing and salutes Dr. Shigeo Shingo for his work on improving manufacturing quality and for his donation of the Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
100-sjres-100 100 sjres 100 A joint resolution to affirm the national policy of metric conversion benefiting the United States. Science, Technology, Communications 1987-03-19 1987-03-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 3 Reaffirms the national policy of metric conversion set forth in the Metric Conversion Act of 1975. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
99-sjres-372 99 sjres 372 A joint resolution authorizing establishment of a memorial to honor America's astronauts. Science, Technology, Communications 1986-07-17 1986-09-30 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Interior Department. Unfavorable. Senate Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] VA R T000367 11 Authorizes the L-5 Society to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor America's astronauts, especially those astronauts who gave their lives in pursuit of knowledge for all mankind. Requires the L-5 Society to select, subject to the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission, the site, design, and plans for the memorial. Terminates the authority to establish the memorial if its construction is not begun within five years with non-Federal funds sufficient to ensure its completion. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z  
99-sjres-336 99 sjres 336 A joint resolution to express the sense of Congress on recognition of the contribution of the seven Challenger astronauts by supporting establishment of a Children's Challenger Center for Space Science. Science, Technology, Communications 1986-04-29 1986-11-06 Became Public Law No: 99-622. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 1 (Measure passed House, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that a Children's Challenge Center for Space Science should be established in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution as a memorial to the seven Challenger astronauts and others who gave their lives exploring space. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
99-sjres-177 99 sjres 177 A joint resolution relating to an International Space Year in 1992. Science, Technology, Communications 1985-07-26 1985-12-16 Referred to Subcommittee on Space Science Applications. Senate Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] HI D M000250 7 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) endorse the concept of an International Space Year (ISY) for 1992; (2) consider discussing an ISY with other foreign leaders; (3) direct the Administrator of NASA to initiate interagency and international discussions to explore the opportunities for an ISY, including international missions and research and educational activities; and (4) submit a report to the Congress with respect to an ISY. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sjres-46 99 sjres 46 A joint resolution relating to NASA and cooperative Mars exploration. Science, Technology, Communications 1985-02-06 1985-02-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] HI D M000250 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to: (1) explore opportunities for cooperation with the Soviet Union on specified Mars exploration missions; (2) prepare a report, in association with nongovernmental space scientists, examining opportunities for joint East-West Mars-related activities; and (3) report to the Congress by October 1, 1985, on steps taken to carry out this Act. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
99-sjres-18 99 sjres 18 A joint resolution relating to NASA and cooperative Mars exploration. Science, Technology, Communications 1985-01-21 1985-01-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] HI D M000250 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to: (1) explore opportunities for cooperation with the Soviet Union on specified Mars exploration missions; (2) prepare a report, in association with nongovernmental space scientists, examining opportunities for joint East-West Mars-related activities; and (3) report to the Congress by October 1, 1985, on steps taken to carry out this Act. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
98-sjres-342 98 sjres 342 A joint resolution to designate November 21, 1985 as "William Beaumont Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1984-08-09 1984-08-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 6 Designates November 21, 1985, as William Beaumont Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-337 98 sjres 337 A joint resolution designating October, 1984, as "Computer Learning Month". Science, Technology, Communications 1984-08-02 1984-09-05 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] CA R W000607 28 Designates the month of October 1984 as Computer Learning Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-316 98 sjres 316 A joint resolution designating the week of September 30 through October 6, 1984, as "National High-Tech Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1984-06-19 1984-09-17 See H.J.Res.453. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 25 Designates the week of September 30 through October 6, 1984, as National High-Tech Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-311 98 sjres 311 A joint resolution to designate the week of October 13, 1984, through October 19, 1984, as "National Independent Laboratory Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1984-06-14 1984-06-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 25 Designates the week of October 13 through October 19, 1984, as National Independent Laboratory Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-307 98 sjres 307 A joint resolution to designate July 20, 1984 as "Space Exploration Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1984-06-07 1984-07-09 See H.J.Res.555. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 42 Designates July 20, 1984, as Space Exploration Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-249 98 sjres 249 A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 4, 1984, as "National Weights and Measures Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1984-02-29 1984-02-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 2 Designates the week beginning March 4, 1984 as National Weights and Measures Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-175 98 sjres 175 A joint resolution to prohibit the Department of the Navy or any federal agency from using funds to dispose of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory near Barrow, Alaska, except under certain circumstances. Science, Technology, Communications 1983-09-30 1983-11-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Prohibits before September 15, 1984, the demolition of any part of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory near Barrow, Alaska, unless all or part of such facility is transferred to a non-Federal entity. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
98-sjres-170 98 sjres 170 A joint resolution commemorating the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Science, Technology, Communications 1983-09-27 1983-09-29 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] TN R B000063 33 Designates October 1, 1983, the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 2021-06-29T21:32:06Z  
98-sjres-151 98 sjres 151 A joint resolution to enact a moratorium on Federally authorized access charges imposed on residential customers without regard to such customer's use of long distance services. Science, Technology, Communications 1983-08-04 1983-08-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Prohibits any Federal authority, including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), from authorizing or imposing access charges on residential telephone customers without regard to such customers' use of long-distance service. Requires the FCC to report to Congress within six months on the impact of its access charge proposals and the rate increase proposals pending before State authorities, including the estimated number of customers who would discontinue service if such proposals were imposed. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
98-sjres-134 98 sjres 134 A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week of November 27 through December 3, 1983, as "National Entomology Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1983-07-26 1983-09-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 33 Designates the week of November 27 through December 3, 1983, as National Entomology Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-125 98 sjres 125 A joint resolution designating the first week of October as "National Remanufacturing Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1983-06-29 1983-06-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 0 Designates the first week of October as National Remanufacturing Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-104 98 sjres 104 A joint resolution to designate July 20 of each year as "Space Exploration Day." Science, Technology, Communications 1983-05-18 1983-05-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 22 Designates July 20 of each year as Space Exploration Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-270 97 sjres 270 A joint resolution to designate 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-12-07 1983-01-03 Became Public Law No: 97-413. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 Designates 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-sjres-264 97 sjres 264 A joint resolution to designate the week of March 13, 1983, through March 19, 1983, as "National Children and Television Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1982-10-01 1983-01-08 Became Public Law No: 97-443. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 30 Designates March 13 through March 19, 1983, as National Children and Television Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-258 97 sjres 258 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the month of December 1982 as "National Close-Captioned Television Month". Science, Technology, Communications 1982-09-29 1983-01-04 Became Public Law No: 97-419. Senate Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] CT R W000253 33 Requests the President to designate December 1982 as National Closed-Captioned Television Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-210 97 sjres 210 A joint resolution to designate July 20 of each year as "Space Exploration Day." Science, Technology, Communications 1982-06-30 1982-06-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 0 Designates July 20 of each year as Space Exploration Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-196 96 sjres 196 A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day". Science, Technology, Communications 1980-08-25 1980-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] WI D P000553 36 Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 16 of each year as "Freedom of Information Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-190 96 sjres 190 A joint resolution to designate "Space Week 80" and for other purposes. Science, Technology, Communications 1980-06-27 1980-06-27 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 1 Extends the congratulations of the Congress to the men and women of the United States who have made the space programs possible. Directs the President to designate the period of July 13 through July 20, 1980, as "Space Week 80." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-148 96 sjres 148 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim March 1, 1981, through March 7, 1981, as "National Weights and Measures Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1980-02-26 1980-02-26 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 1 Authorizes and requests the President to proclaim March 1 through March 7, 1981, as "National Weights and Measures Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-141 96 sjres 141 An original joint resolution to establish the policy of the United States with respect to items carried on space flight missions and to express the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General defend any civic action brought with respect to items carried on Apollo missions to the Moon. Science, Technology, Communications 1980-02-04 1980-02-20 Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. Senate Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] NV D C000120 0 Expresses the policy of the United States that: (1) no astronaut or other individual who participates in a space flight mission be unjustly enriched through the sale of items carried on such mission; and (2) postal covers, coins and other items carried to the Moon and now in the possession of the United States be retained by the United States. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
96-sjres-77 96 sjres 77 A joint resolution congratulating the men and women of the Apollo Program upon the tenth anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon and requesting the President to proclaim the period of July 16 through 24, 1979, as "United States Space Observance." Science, Technology, Communications 1979-05-09 1979-07-13 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate. Senate Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] IL D S000890 27 Congratulates the men and women of the Apollo program upon the tenth anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon and requests the President to designate the period of July 16 through July 24, 1979, as "United States Space Observance" in honor of such event. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sjres-56 95 sjres 56 A joint resolution providing that residential subscriber interests, especially those of citizens in rural areas, be protected as competition is permitted in the telecommunications industry. Science, Technology, Communications 1977-05-20 1977-05-20 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 5 Requires the Federal Communications Commission, in interpreting or implementing policy governing the nationwide telecommunications network, to consider specified matters affecting rural users of telecommunications services. Directs Congress: (1) to initiate studies to determine the potential economic impact of competition in the telecommunications industry; and (2) establish a national telecommunications policy which permits competition in such industry and assures that residents of less densely populated rural areas continue to receive telecommunications services on a par with urban areas. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
95-sjres-30 95 sjres 30 A joint resolution providing that competition is reaffirmed as the best means of serving American consumers' telecommunications needs. Science, Technology, Communications 1977-02-24 1977-02-24 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 2 Reaffirms competition as the best means of serving the American Consumers' telecommunications needs, except where there is clear and convincing evidence that such competition would produce unreasonably higher costs or poorer service for the American consuming public. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
94-sjres-83 94 sjres 83 A joint resolution to authorize the designation of the 7-day period beginning June 23, 1975, and ending June 29, 1975, as "National Amateur Radio Week". Science, Technology, Communications 1975-05-15 1975-05-15 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 0 Authorizes the designation of the June 23, 1975, through June 29, 1975, as "National Amateur Radio Week" in recognition of the many contributions of amateur radio operators. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sjres-34 93 sjres 34 A joint resolution to direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a comprehensive study and investigation of the effects of the display of violence in television programs. Science, Technology, Communications 1973-01-26 1973-01-26 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Scott, William Lloyd [R-VA] VA R S000189 0 Directs the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a comprehensive study and investigation of the effects of the display of violence in television programs. Requires the Commission to submit interim annual reports and a final report not later than thirty months after enactment of this Act containing the Commission's findings and recommendations. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  

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