Biography
REID, Harry, a Representative and a Senator from Nevada; born in Searchlight, Nev., December 2, 1939; graduated, Southern Utah State College 1959, Utah State University 1961, and George Washington School of Law 1964; member,United States Capitol Police Force 1961-1964; admitted to the Nevada bar in 1963; city attorney, Henderson, Nev., 1964-1966; member, Nevada State assembly 1969-1970; lieutenant governor 1970-1974; chairman, Nevada Gaming Commission 1977-1981; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-eighth Congress in 1982; reelected to the Ninety-ninth Congress and served from January 3, 1983, to January 3, 1987; was not a candidate for reelection in 1986 to the House of Representatives; elected to the United States Senate in 1986; reelected in 1992, 1998 and in 2004 for the term ending January 3, 2011; chair, Committee on Environment and Public Works (One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001]), Select Committee on Ethics (One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-January 20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003]); co-chair, Senate Democratic Conference, Democratic Policy Committee 1995-1999; Democratic party whip (1999-2005); minority leader (2005-).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2991A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...05/08/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 728.
S.2970A bill to enhance the ability of drinking water utilities in the United States to develop and imp...05/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as int...
S.RES.539A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Maine v. Douglas Rawling...04/29/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2898A bill to provide for the release of certain land from the Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area in...04/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3259)
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.521A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate. ...04/17/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1377A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the City of Henderson, Nevada, certai...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.2842A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out annual inspections of canals, levees...04/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as int...
S.2830A bill to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
04/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance pursuant to section 2103(c) of Public Law 107...
S.579A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...04/03/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.492A resolution amending the majority party's membership on the Select Committee on Ethics for the r...03/31/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2664A bill to extend the provisions of the Protect America Act of 2007.
02/26/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.
S.2665A bill to extend the provisions of the Protect America Act of 2007 until July 1, 2009.
02/26/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 584.
S.RES.460A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of National Asso...02/25/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2636A bill to provide needed housing reform.
02/14/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
S.RES.457A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Chinese New Year or Spri...02/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2615A bill to extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 15 days.
02/11/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 571.
S.2557A bill to extend the Protect America Act of 2007 until July 1, 2009.
01/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.
S.2561A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a theme study to identify sites and re...01/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S396-397)
S.2556A bill to extend the provisions of the Protect America Act of 2007 for an additional 30 days.
01/25/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564.
S.RES.424A resolution electing Lula Johnson Davis, of Maryland, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senat...01/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2541A bill to extend the provisions of the Protect America Act of 2007 for an additional 30 days.
01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S105)
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2530A bill entitled the "Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007".
12/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.CON.RES.61A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate, and a co...12/19/2007H.AMDT.918 Amendments (A001) offered by Mr. Obey.
S.RES.407A resolution relative to the death of Representative Julia Carson, of Indiana.
12/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2440A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline th...12/11/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 529.
S.2441A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline th...12/11/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 530.
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.386A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Nebraska v. Pamir J. Saf...11/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.349A resolution honoring Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...10/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.49A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate.
10/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.333A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigatio...09/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2076A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the President to designate certain geographical ...09/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as int...
S.1A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
09/14/2007Signed by President.
S.CON.RES.43A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate, and a co...08/04/2007Received in the House.
S.1949A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide loans to certain organizations in certa...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as int...
S.1920A bill to award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to enable the partnerships to impleme...08/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.1933A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants to small public drinking water syst...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10623-10624)
S.RES.284A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in City and County of Denver v. Susa...07/30/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1854A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve elderly suic...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9779-9780)
S.462A bill to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the ...07/19/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu...
S.761A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...07/19/2007Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
S.RES.274A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Lewis v. Bayh...07/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.4A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/...07/09/2007Senate incorporated this measure in H.R.1 as an amendment.
S.RES.263A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Iowa v. Chester Guinn, B...07/09/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.5A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ...06/20/2007Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S.1646A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cos...06/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7817)
S.1348A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
06/07/2007Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7271-7291, S7294-7296, S7298-7304, S7305-7308, S7309-73...
S.1531A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives and extend existing incen...05/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6955-6960)
S.784A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to require commercial nuclear power plant op...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6537)
S.1419A bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the...05/17/2007Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General...
S.1398A bill to expand the research and prevention activities of the National Institute of Diabetes and...05/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.RES.189A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in District of Columbia v. Ellen E. ...05/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.3A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for fair prescription...04/18/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4634-4636)
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.153A resolution making temporary appointments to the Select Committee on Ethics.
04/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.140A resolution to authorize legal representation in In the Matter of the Application of Committee o...04/10/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.128A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in United Stat...03/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.129A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in State of Al...03/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.986A bill to expand eligibility for Combat-Related Special Compensation paid by the uniformed servic...03/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3751-3752)
S.RES.121A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Sen...03/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.24A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Capitol grounds for the Live Earth Concert.
03/23/2007Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3718)
S.RES.119A resolution to authorize testimony by a former detailee of the Committee on the Judiciary.
03/22/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.9A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.
03/15/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3162-3287)
S.CON.RES.17A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Capitol grounds for Live Earth Concert.
03/09/2007Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2976-2...
S.RES.101A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no action should be taken to undermine the s...03/08/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2927)
S.RES.97A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...03/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.574A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq.
02/17/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S2185-2199)
S.650A bill to amend the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to pro...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.RES.79A resolution relative to the death of Representative Charles W. Norwood, Jr., of Georgia.
02/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.80A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in State of Or...02/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.439A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed ...01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1411-1412)
S.RES.27A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees of the One Hundr...01/12/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.21A bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy,...01/09/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.RES.19A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.
01/09/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal mi...01/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.
S.6A bill to enhance the security of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United Stat...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9-11)
S.7A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and other laws and provisions and ur...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9-11)
S.8A bill to restore and enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces, to enhance the readiness of t...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9-11)
S.9A bill to recognize the heritage of the United States as a nation of immigrants and to amend the ...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9-11)
S.10A bill to reinstate the pay-as-you-go requirement and reduce budget deficits by strengthening bud...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9-11)
S.RES.1A resolution informing the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assemble...01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.2A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.3A resolution to elect Robert C. Byrd, a Senator from the State of West Virginia, to be President ...01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.4A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro temp...01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.5A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore. ...01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.7A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.
01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.8A resolution electing Nancy Erickson as Secretary of the Senate.
01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.9A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of the Secretary of the...01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.10A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Secretary of the Senate....01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.11A resolution electing Terrance W. Gainer as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.12A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms a...01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.13A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doo...01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.14A resolution electing Martin P. Paone of Virginia as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.
01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.16A resolution to make effective appointment of the Senate Legal Counsel.
01/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.CON.RES.80A concurrent resolution urging the President to designate a National Airborne Day in recognition ...05/07/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3907)
S.2967A bill to provide for certain Federal employee benefits to be continued for certain employees of ...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.758A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Alta-Hualapai Site to the city of La...04/15/2008Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
S.1638A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
04/07/2008Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277).
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.2768A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150)
S.RES.482A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163-2164)
S.J.RES.30A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008...
S.RES.476A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.462A resolution designating the first week of April 2008 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
03/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1654)
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2634A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and d...02/28/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1334-1364)
S.2633A bill to provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq.
02/27/2008Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S1258)
S.RES.450A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the Cowboy".
02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S984)
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.2062A bill to amend the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to reau...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged pursuant to the order of May 2...
S.RES.445A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of ...02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S795-796)
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...01/24/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.911A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...12/12/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2443A bill to provide for the release of any revisionary interest of the United States in and to cert...12/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2347A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net ...11/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1518A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize the Act, and for other ...11/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in t...
S.RES.361A resolution to permit the collection of donations in Senate buildings to be sent to United State...10/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.CON.RES.44A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul...10/19/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.742An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-con...10/05/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2140A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.342A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp...10/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2120A bill to authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for th...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.RES.339A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.
10/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.210A resolution honoring the accomplishments of Stephen Joel Trachtenberg as president of the George...09/27/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12314-12315)
S.RES.336A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl...09/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.774A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091)
S.1543A bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy ...09/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-246.
S.1608A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain land in Clark County, Nevada, for use by the Neva...09/20/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Heari...
S.2082A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Coordinated Environmental Public Hea...09/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11860-11861)
S.479A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
09/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.16A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/29/2007By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
S.RES.276A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...07/31/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.286A resolution recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters to contain numerous wildfires through...07/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.300A bill to authorize appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation to carry out the Lower Colorado ...07/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
S.1713A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
07/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1139A bill to establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.
06/28/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1724A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Ne...06/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.368A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE...06/20/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1664A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of Robert M. La Fo...06/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1665A bill to authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Rob...06/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.82A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1041A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843)
S.RES.231A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/19/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7845-7846)
S.RES.238A resolution amending Senate Resolution 458 (98th Congress) to allow the Secretary of the Senate ...06/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1603A bill to authorize Congress to award a gold medal to Jerry Lewis, in recognition of his outstand...06/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.CON.RES.10A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Col...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
S.1593A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548)
S.J.RES.14A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no l...06/11/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441)
S.1546A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat gold, silver, platinum, and palladium,...06/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1494A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
S.1465A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare...05/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.1437A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
S.RES.130A resolution designating July 28, 2007, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
05/21/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.138A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.
05/17/2007Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
S.1394A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to exclude from gross income of individual tax...05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6131)
S.RES.197A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.
05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072)
S.CON.RES.29A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their playe...05/14/2007Received in the House.
S.1317A bill to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Constance Baker Motley.
05/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.162A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...05/01/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5437-5438)
S.223A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156)
S.430A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1175A bill to end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. ...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1185A bill to provide grants to States to improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensur...04/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4843-4844)
S.378A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims,...04/20/2007Received in the House.
S.1164A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilizat...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4756)
S.RES.149A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...04/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.678A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary s...04/11/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.
S.1077A bill to safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.
04/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4308-4309)
S.664A bill to provide adequate funding for local governments harmed by Hurricane Katrina of 2005 or H...03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Disaster Reco...
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...03/30/2007Received in the House.
S.1075A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand access to contraceptive services f...03/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.131A resolution designating the first week of April 2007 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
03/29/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4223-4224)
S.997A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ...03/28/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.
S.991A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M...03/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838)
S.959A bill to award a grant to enable Teach for America, Inc., to implement and expand its teaching p...03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3611-3612)
S.RES.108A resolution designating the first week of April 2007 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
03/22/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.500A bill to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the ...03/20/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.903A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
S.909A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States, at their option, to requir...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3215-3216)
S.RES.95A resolution designating March 25, 2007, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/15/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.106A resolution calling on the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States refl...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3144-3145)
S.808A bill to provide grants to recruit new teachers, principals, and other school leaders to, and re...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2900-2901)
S.828A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cos...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.618A bill to further competition in the insurance industry.
03/07/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.766A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies of victim...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2699-2700)
S.700A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit to individuals who enter into a...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2357-2358)
S.716A bill to establish a Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services.
02/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.RES.69A resolution recognizing the African-American spiritual as a national treasure.
02/17/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.188A bill to revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voti...02/16/2007Received in the House.
S.671A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitation...02/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2179)
S.606A bill to improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improvin...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.615A bill to provide the nonimmigrant spouses and children of nonimmigrant aliens who perished in th...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2043)
S.588A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the Medicare caps on graduate ...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1968)
S.RES.36A resolution honoring women's health advocate Cynthia Boles Dailard.
02/08/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.73A resolution designating February 6, 2007, as "Ronald Reagan Day".
02/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.197A bill to authorize salary adjustments for justices and judges of the United States for fiscal ye...02/02/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
S.RES.61A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.29A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the man...01/26/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.284A bill to provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance.
01/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.259A bill to authorize the establishment of the Henry Kuualoha Giugni Kupuna Memorial Archives at th...01/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449)
S.267A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that territorie...