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Biography
BENNETT, Robert, (son of Wallace Foster Bennett), a Senator from Utah; born in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 18, 1933; attended Utah public schools; graduated University of Utah 1956; chief, Congressional liaison, U.S. Department of Transportation; chief executive officer, Franklin Quest 1984-1992; chairman, Utah Education Strategic Planning Commission 1988; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1992; reelected in 1998 and 2004 for the term ending January 3, 2011.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2834A bill to establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, and improve public land in Washington...04/22/2008Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.2208A bill to protect public health and safety in the event that testing of nuclear weapons by the Un...10/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.RES.344A resolution commending the Government of Germany for preventing a large-scale terrorist attack i...10/04/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.390A bill to direct the exchange of certain land in Grand, San Juan, and Uintah Counties, Utah, and ...05/03/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearin...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
08/01/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 927.
S.J.RES.41A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/01/2008By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
S.3391A bill to make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of ...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.3212A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to provide for auditable, independent verificat...07/30/2008Committee on Rules and Administration. Date of scheduled hearing. SR-301. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2967A bill to provide for certain Federal employee benefits to be continued for certain employees of ...07/17/2008Became Public Law No: 110-279.
S.2779A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertifie...07/09/2008Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.RES.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.3202A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 854.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...06/20/2008Received in the House.
S.3144A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
S.832A bill to provide for the sale of approximately 25 acres of public land to the Turnabout Ranch, E...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri...
S.900A bill to authorize the Boy Scouts of America to exchange certain land in the State of Utah acqui...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. With w...
S.1110A bill to amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to provide for ...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.RES.588A resolution honoring Dr. Feng Shan Ho, a man of great courage and humanity, who saved the lives ...06/06/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.561A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. ...05/13/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2973A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 727.
S.2958A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712)
S.2920A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
S.334A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthi...04/24/2008S.AMDT.4577 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.999A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...04/16/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.513A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...04/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
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.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.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.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.1042A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...03/13/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
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.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
S.CON.RES.67A concurrent resolution establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. ...02/28/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
S.CON.RES.68A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol by the Joint Congressio...02/28/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
S.2667A bill to direct the Attorney General to make an annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and...02/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
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.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.1145A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
01/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
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.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
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.2485A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therap...12/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15652-15653)
S.RES.405A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.543A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...12/12/2007S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2460A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249)
S.RES.402A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
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.2206A bill to provide technical corrections to Public Law 109-116 (2 U.S.C. 2131a note) to extend the...11/19/2007Signed by President.
S.2363A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and r...11/16/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
S.2396A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organiza...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14642-14643)
S.RES.378A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.379A resolution designating Thursday, November 15, 2007, as "Feed America Thursday".
11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2063A bill to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the economic...10/31/2007Committee on the Budget. Hearings held.
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.J.RES.22A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
S.558A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.350A resolution honoring the achievements of Mario R. Capecchi, Sir Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smit...10/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2152A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I...10/15/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.1545A bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.
10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12428)
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.RES.337A resolution authorizing the Committee on Rules and Administration to prepare a revised edition o...09/28/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.1257A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat...09/18/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632)
S.645A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal meas...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.1A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
09/14/2007Signed by President.
S.2039A bill to require an assessment of the plans for the modernization and sustainment of the land-ba...09/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11416-11417)
S.RES.312A resolution honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 6 miners who were trapped, the 3 rescue wo...09/10/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.296A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".
08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.297A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Utah League of Cities and Towns.
08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.1841A bill to provide a site for the National Women's History Museum in Washington, District of Colum...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659)
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.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.1748A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...06/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.580A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update...06/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.1690A bill to establish a 4-year pilot program to provide information and educational materials to sm...06/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8361-8362)
S.RES.252A resolution recognizing the increasingly mutually beneficial relationship between the United Sta...06/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8306-8309)
S.1619A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for fuel-efficient motor ve...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7734)
S.381A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to invest...06/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment...
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.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.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.1428A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medi...05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6308-6309)
S.399A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for pur...05/16/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1359A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public and health professional awareness...05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1260A bill to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and ...05/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.1226A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish programs to improve the quality...04/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.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.RES.163A resolution designating the third week of April 2007 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness...04/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1091A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal the limitation on party expen...04/18/2007Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
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.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.358A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...04/10/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.1083A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase competitiveness in the United Sta...04/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4310-4311)
S.988A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l...03/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.881A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
S.RES.103A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for...03/09/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.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.240A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.
02/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.626A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076)
S.548A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a deduction equal to fair marke...02/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1851-1852)
S.502A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta...02/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.450A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the medicare outpatient rehabili...01/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.415A bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system ...01/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.211A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and refer...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
S.RES.19A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.
01/09/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.113A bill to make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Depar...01/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
S.65A bill to modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes.
01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S82)
S.CON.RES.1A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate ...01/04/2007Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S189-190)