Bingaman, Jesse Francis, Jr. (jeff) - Federal Senator

State: New Mexico

Biography

a Senator from New Mexico; born in El Paso, Tex., October 3, 1943; attended public schools of Silver City, N.Mex.; graduated, Harvard College 1965 and Stanford Law School 1968; served in the United States Army Reserve 1968-1974; admitted to the New Mexico bar 1968; assistant New Mexico attorney general 1969; counsel to State constitutional convention 1969; commenced private practice in 1970; elected New Mexico attorney general 1979-1982; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1982 for the term commencing January 3, 1983; reelected in 1988, 1994, 2000, and again in 2006 for the term ending January 3, 2013; chairman, Senate Impeachment Trial Committee (1989-1991), Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001; June

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Bills Sponsored (48)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.1620	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives and fees for increasi...	08/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9018-9019)
	S.1639	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related ta...	08/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9041-9042)
	S.1453	A bill to amend Public Law 106-392 to maintain annual base funding for the Bureau of Reclamation ...	07/23/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
	S.561	A bill to authorize a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppre...	07/21/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
	S.1462	American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009	07/16/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Bingama...

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	S.1620	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives and fees for increasi...	08/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9018-9019)
	S.1639	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related ta...	08/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9041-9042)
	S.1453	A bill to amend Public Law 106-392 to maintain annual base funding for the Bureau of Reclamation ...	07/23/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
	S.561	A bill to authorize a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppre...	07/21/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
	S.1462	American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009	07/16/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Bingama...
	S.RES.213	A resolution recognizing the historical significance of the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico on the o...	07/16/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7652)
	S.796	A bill to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain land, and for...	07/14/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
	S.1442	A bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to expand the authorization of the Secretaries...	07/10/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.1360	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received o...	06/25/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.874	A bill to establish El Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area in the State of New Mexico...	06/17/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.
	S.1239	A bill to amend section 340B of the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the drug disco...	06/11/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6546)
	S.1201	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include costs incurred by the Indian He...	06/08/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6265)
	S.1185	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that low-income benefic...	06/04/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6193-6194)
	S.1186	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction f...	06/04/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6201)
	S.1190	A bill to provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along the Nation's borders, an...	06/04/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.1161	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize programs to increase the number of nur...	06/02/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5945)
	S.1105	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation...	05/20/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5717)
	S.1060	A bill to comprehensively prevent, treat, and decrease overweight and obesity in our Nation's pop...	05/18/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5556-5557)
	S.1013	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to demonstrate the commercial ...	05/14/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-50.
	S.1028	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the Nation's surveillance and reporting ...	05/13/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5437)
	S.967	A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to create a petroleum product reserve, and...	05/12/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
	S.999	A bill to increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals (including thos...	05/07/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5284-5285)
	S.965	A bill to approve the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, and for other purpose...	05/04/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5071-5072)
	S.949	A bill to improve the loan guarantee program of the Department of Energy under title XVII of the ...	04/30/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4971)
	S.884	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to remove privatized highway miles as a factor in a...	04/23/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4688)
	S.885	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special depreciation and amortizatio...	04/23/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4689)
	S.790	A bill to improve access to health care services in rural, frontier, and urban underserved areas ...	04/02/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4320-4321)
	S.804	A bill to amend subpart 2 of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1...	04/02/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4353-4354)
	S.818	A bill to reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001, and for other purpo...	04/02/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4373)
	S.759	A bill to amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to reauthorize a provision rel...	04/01/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4174-4175)
	S.531	A bill to provide for the conduct of an in-depth analysis of the impact of energy development and...	03/31/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
	S.598	A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to improve appliance standards, and for ot...	03/31/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
	S.661	A bill to strengthen American manufacturing through improved industrial energy efficiency, and fo...	03/31/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
	S.725	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow self-employed individuals to deduct he...	03/26/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3925)
	S.700	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for ...	03/25/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3791-3792)
	S.648	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system ...	03/19/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3556)
	S.22	Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009	03/11/2009	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H33151-3290; text: CR H3151-3277)
	S.547	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs fo...	03/09/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2911-2912)
	S.432	A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Nati...	02/12/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2244-2245)
	S.RES.31	An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources....	02/11/2009	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Bingama...
	S.339	A bill to provide financial aid to local law enforcement officials along the Nation's borders, an...	01/28/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.319	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to promote positive health behavi...	01/26/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S836)
	S.295	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality and efficiency of t...	01/21/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S723-724)
	S.279	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the limitations on the deduction of i...	01/16/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S654)
	S.228	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States, at their option, to requir...	01/13/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S345-346)
	S.205	A bill to authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms sm...	01/12/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S312)
	S.214	A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permit qualifying States to use their all...	01/12/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S315)
	S.136	A bill for the relief of Ziad Mohamed Shaban Khweis, Heyam Ziad Khweis, and Juman Ziad Khweis.	01/06/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (123)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.256	Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2009	08/19/2009	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	S.1637	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related ta...	08/07/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9075)
	S.1643	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for the conversion of heating...	08/07/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9075-9076)
	S.423	Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009	08/06/2009	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9058-9059)
	S.1625	A bill to amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to provide for an improved method to me...	08/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9022-9023)

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.256	Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2009	08/19/2009	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	S.1637	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related ta...	08/07/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9075)
	S.1643	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for the conversion of heating...	08/07/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9075-9076)
	S.423	Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009	08/06/2009	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9058-9059)
	S.1625	A bill to amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to provide for an improved method to me...	08/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9022-9023)
	S.1580	A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, ...	08/05/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8867)
	S.1584	A bill to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identit...	08/05/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8867-8868)
	S.540	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State an...	08/04/2009	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
	S.RES.235	A resolution designating August 16, 2009, as "National Airborne Day".	08/03/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.230	A resolution designating Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.	07/29/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.J.RES.17	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...	07/29/2009	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-63.
	S.951	New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal Act	07/21/2009	Received in the House.
	S.1480	A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to establish a program to improve the health and ...	07/21/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1482	A bill to reauthorize the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, and for other...	07/21/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.CON.RES.11	A concurrent resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirming the support of Cong...	07/21/2009	Received in the House.
	S.1410	A bill to establish expanded learning time initiatives, and for other purposes.	07/08/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7263-7265)
	S.1411	A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to encourage and su...	07/08/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.614	A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").	07/01/2009	Signed by President.
	S.797	A bill to amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act, the Indian Tribal Justice Act, the Indian ...	06/25/2009	Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.1362	A bill to provide grants to States to ensure that all students in the middle grades are taught an...	06/25/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7081-7082)
	S.CON.RES.26	A concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African America...	06/18/2009	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6761-6768)
	S.RES.187	A resolution condemning the use of violence against providers of health care services to women. ...	06/17/2009	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6730)
	S.CON.RES.28	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals of Smart Irrigation Month, which recognizes the adva...	06/16/2009	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6656)
	S.1232	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...	06/11/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.
	S.1250	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the definition of cellulosic biofuel ...	06/11/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6556-6557)
	S.RES.184	A resolution offering deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Stephen T. Johns a...	06/11/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1210	A bill to establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council with the respon...	06/08/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6271-6272)
	S.RES.142	A resolution designating July 25, 2009, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".	06/08/2009	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.1157	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...	05/21/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.156	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that reform of our Nation's health care system sh...	05/21/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5875)
	S.RES.161	A resolution recognizing June 2009 as the first National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiecstasia (...	05/21/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.599	A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil...	05/20/2009	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment...
	S.982	A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...	05/20/2009	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with amendments favor...
	S.1089	A bill to facilitate the export of United States agricultural commodities and products to Cuba as...	05/20/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5704)
	S.RES.151	A resolution designates a national day of remembrance on October 30, 2009, for nuclear weapons pr...	05/20/2009	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5766)
	S.1067	A bill to support stabilization and lasting peace in northern Uganda and areas affected by the Lo...	05/19/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5616-5617)
	S.1038	A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United...	05/14/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5504-5506, S5517-5520)
	S.1034	A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure payment under Medicaid an...	05/13/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.148	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there is a critical need to increase researc...	05/13/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1020	A bill to optimize the delivery of critical care medicine and expand the critical care workforce....	05/12/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.140	A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...	05/11/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.141	A resolution recognizing June 2009 as the first National Hemorrhagic Telangiecstasia (HHT) month,...	05/11/2009	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
	S.985	A bill to establish and provide for the treatment of Individual Development Accounts, and for oth...	05/07/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5283-5284)
	S.994	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase awareness of the risks of breast cancer...	05/07/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1001	A bill to provide for increased research, coordination and expansion of health promotion programs...	05/07/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.983	A bill to reform the essential air service program, and for other purposes.	05/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5233-5234)
	S.988	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow small businesses to set up simple cafe...	05/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5236-5237)
	S.RES.128	A resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.	05/05/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.957	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that victims of public health emergencies...	05/01/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.934	A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchil...	04/30/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.RES.122	A resolution designating April 30, 2009, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and ...	04/30/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.663	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to esta...	04/29/2009	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.909	A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...	04/28/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4808-4810)
	S.572	A bill to provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men ...	04/23/2009	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	S.883	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...	04/23/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4687-4688)
	S.RES.112	A resolution designating February 8, 2010, as "Boy Scouts of America Day", in celebration of the ...	04/23/2009	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4698-4699)
	S.CON.RES.18	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming Uni...	04/23/2009	Received in the House.
	S.846	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...	04/21/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure...
	S.833	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medic...	04/20/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.105	A resolution designating April 24 through 26, 2009, as "Global Youth Service Days".	04/20/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.827	A bill to establish a program to reunite bondholders with matured unredeemed United States saving...	04/03/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.633	A bill to establish a program for tribal colleges and universities within the Department of Healt...	04/02/2009	Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.RES.99	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Uzbekistan should immediat...	04/02/2009	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4386)
	S.718	Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009	04/01/2009	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.768	A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the soldiers from the United States who were pris...	04/01/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4179)
	S.769	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utiliza...	04/01/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.749	A bill to improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in ...	03/31/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4072-4073)
	S.RES.92	A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.	03/31/2009	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4085)
	S.CON.RES.14	A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.	03/30/2009	Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.714	A bill to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.	03/26/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3900-3902, S3903-3904)
	S.717	A bill to modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services, provide can...	03/26/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3905-3906)
	S.726	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of biosimilar and biog...	03/26/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.729	A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...	03/26/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S39...
	S.693	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for the training of graduate medi...	03/25/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3787-3788)
	S.687	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit direct payment under the Medicar...	03/24/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3686-3687)
	S.688	A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies...	03/24/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.651	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on excessive bonuses pa...	03/23/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 37.
	S.671	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage an...	03/23/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.82	A resolution recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Gree...	03/23/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.662	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for reimbursement of certified ...	03/19/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3574)
	S.628	A bill to provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communi...	03/18/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3373)
	S.631	A bill to provide for nationwide expansion of the pilot program for national and State background...	03/18/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3375-3376)
	S.634	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physi...	03/18/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.622	A bill to ensure parity between the temporary duty imposed on ethanol and tax credits provided on...	03/17/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3182-3183)
	S.597	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl...	03/16/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.585	A bill to provide additional protections for recipients of the earned income tax credit.	03/12/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3078)
	S.546	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed ...	03/09/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2911)
	S.543	A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and support for family caregivers o...	03/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2866-2867)
	S.525	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...	03/05/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2780-2781)
	S.534	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of suc...	03/05/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.535	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal requirement for reduction of survivor ann...	03/05/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.473	Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2009	03/02/2009	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.482	A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...	02/26/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 25.
	S.486	A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to r...	02/26/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2561-2562)
	S.CON.RES.8	A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the me...	02/26/2009	Received in the House.
	S.471	A bill to amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to require the Statistics Commissioner ...	02/25/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2479)
	S.451	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	02/23/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.422	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to imp...	02/12/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2230-2232)
	S.427	A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to clarify that the value of certain funeral...	02/12/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.428	A bill to allow travel between the United States and Cuba.	02/12/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.413	A bill to establish a grant program to improve high school graduation rates and prepare students ...	02/11/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.416	A bill to limit the use of cluster munitions.	02/11/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2153-2154)
	S.CON.RES.6	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that national health care reform should ...	02/11/2009	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
	S.181	Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009	01/29/2009	Signed by President.
	S.321	A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to accept passpor...	01/26/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S838)
	S.322	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the exclusion from gross income of ...	01/26/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.301	A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationsh...	01/22/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S787-788)
	S.244	A bill to expand programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chil...	01/14/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.245	A bill to expand, train, and support all sectors of the health care workforce to care for the gro...	01/14/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S393-394)
	S.168	A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarce...	01/08/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S215)
	S.1	A bill to create jobs, restore economic growth, and strengthen America's middle class through mea...	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.
	S.2	A bill to improve the lives of middle class families and provide them with greater opportunity to...	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.
	S.3	A bill to protect homeowners and consumers by reducing foreclosures, ensuring the availability of...	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.
	S.4	A bill to guarantee affordable, quality health coverage for all Americans, and for other purposes...	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
	S.5	A bill to improve the economy and security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the...	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 5.
	S.6	A bill to restore and enhance the national security of the United States.	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
	S.7	A bill to expand educational opportunities for all Americans by increasing access to high-quality...	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 7.
	S.8	A bill to return the Government to the people by reviewing controversial "midnight regulations" i...	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
	S.9	A bill to strengthen the United States economy, provide for more effective border and employment ...	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.
	S.10	A bill to restore fiscal discipline and begin to address the long-term fiscal challenges facing t...	01/07/2009	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
	S.21	A bill to reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health car...	01/06/2009	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.138	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal alternative minimum tax limitations o...	01/06/2009	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S115-116)
	S.RES.8	A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Claiborne de Borda Pell, former United States...	01/06/2009	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...

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