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Biography
BROWN, Sherrod, a Representative from Ohio; born in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, November 9, 1952; B.A., Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1974; M.A., Ohio State University, Ohio, 1981; member of the faculty, Ohio State University, Mansfield, Ohio, 1979-1981; member of the Ohio state house of representatives, 1975-1982; Ohio secretary of state, 1983-1991; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present).
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
10/03/2008Signed by President.
S.3633A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require country of origin labeling on...09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9715-9716)
S.3574A bill to establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive ...09/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.685A resolution designating the last week of September 2008 as "National Voter Awareness Week".
09/25/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9518-9519)
S.3530A bill to establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family ...09/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.653A resolution celebrating the outstanding athletic accomplishments of The Ohio State University fo...09/22/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
S.2326A bill to improve the safety of motorcoaches, and for other purposes.
09/18/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...
S.RES.663A resolution expressing concern over the current Federal policy that allows the exportation of to...09/17/2008Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8955)
S.RES.654A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of the Honorable Stephanie Tub...09/10/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3422A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a tr...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3423A bill to provide for equity in the award of military decorations and citations for service in th...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.3368A bill to promote industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, ...07/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7786)
S.3316A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the use of corrosion prevention an...07/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3319A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to require corrosion mitigation and prevention plan...07/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.617A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Eric Nord, co-founder of th...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7076-7077)
S.CON.RES.94A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States ...07/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3286A bill to amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton ...07/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3267A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Egg Pro...07/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.594A resolution designating September 2008 as "Tay-Sachs Awareness Month".
07/07/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.440A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playin...06/23/2008Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consid...
S.3151A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to priority review vouchers...06/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5760)
S.RES.591A resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the histori...06/11/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.3083A bill to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agree...06/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5043-5044)
S.RES.574A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of C...05/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4805-4806)
S.J.RES.33A joint resolution recognizing the efforts of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and the Ohio D...05/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4625-4626)
S.2999A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197...05/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2940A bill to promote green energy production, and for other purposes.
04/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3596-3597)
S.2948A bill to provide quality, affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals.
04/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3599)
S.2908A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security ac...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1551A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of ...04/22/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2900A bill to provide States with the incentives, flexibility and resources to develop child welfare ...04/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2887A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a survey to determine the level of...04/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.2870A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to car...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2872A bill to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of disabili...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2848A bill to provide for health care benefits for certain nuclear facility workers.
04/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1993A bill to modify the boundary of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in the State of Oh...04/09/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.2773A bill to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of ped...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2723A bill to expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, ...03/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2677A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to provi...02/28/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2142A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to rei...02/25/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with amendments. With written report No...
S.2644A bill to clarify and improve information for members and former members of the Armed Forces on u...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2580A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.415A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of William Karnet "Bill" Willi...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2479A bill to catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469)
S.RES.398A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Joe Nuxhall, broadcaster fo...12/10/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2431A bill to address emergency shortages in food banks.
12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14855-14856)
S.2385A bill to provide Federal Perkins Loan cancellation to fire fighters.
11/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2203A bill to reauthorize the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, and for ot...11/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-307.
S.2361A bill to ensure the privacy of wireless telephone numbers, and for other purposes.
11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.2085A bill to delay for 6 months the requirement to use of tamper-resistant prescription pads under t...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.2313A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance efforts to address antimicrobial resista...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13996)
S.1792A bill to amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to improve such Act.
09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12134-12135)
S.2095A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for ...09/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.2081A bill to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products di...09/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.2050A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in...09/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11513-11514)
S.2013A bill to initially apply the required use of tamper-resistant prescription pads under the Medica...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10935-10936)
S.2014A bill to provide for statewide longitudinal data systems to improve elementary and secondary edu...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1912A bill for the relief of Maha Dakar.
08/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.248A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, Bermuda's first female...07/24/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1765A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expedite the prompt return of the remains of dec...07/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1718A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to servicemember...06/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1719A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under ...06/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1720A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a Federal Supplemental ...06/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.241A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reaffirm the commit...06/20/2007Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8088-8089)
S.CON.RES.38A concurrent resolution recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing conce...06/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7818)
S.1592A bill to reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.
06/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1524A bill to waive time limitations specified by law in order to allow the Medal of Honor to be awar...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1431A bill to provide for a statewide early childhood education professional development and career s...05/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1432A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act t...05/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1356A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company re...05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1280A bill to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of fre...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1191A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to award grants to States to establish revolving lo...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5015)
S.1004A bill to make ineligible for Federal contract awards any expatriated corporations and any compan...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.RES.81A resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn, Jr.'s historic achievement i...03/01/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.41A resolution honoring and the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Tom Mooney, president o...02/15/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. S-216. 10:00 a.m.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.496A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-371.
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-373.
S.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...10/08/2008Signed by President.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...10/03/2008Received in the House.
S.J.RES.45A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regar...10/03/2008Became Public Law No: 110-342.
S.1492A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.1703A bill to prevent and reduce trafficking in persons.
10/02/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.1738A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.3325A bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. ...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.RES.616A resolution reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
10/02/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.1924A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil...10/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
S.3656A bill to preserve access to healthcare under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
09/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.695A resolution commending the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for making it poss...09/30/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3653A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for country of origin labeling ...09/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.691A resolution designating Thursday, November 20, 2008, as "Feed America Day".
09/27/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.693A resolution recognizing the month of November 2008 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month"....09/27/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
09/26/2008S.AMDT.3477 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.2136A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.
09/26/2008By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-514. Minori...
S.3607A bill to reauthorize the memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.
09/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3622A bill to establish a grant program to promote the conservation of the Great Lakes and for other ...09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9685-9686)
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.3573A bill to establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways...09/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2617A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify increases in the rates of compensation fo...09/24/2008Became Public Law No: 110-324.
S.2994A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sedimen...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.3566A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing, administering, or enforcing any rule, reg...09/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.3538A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to suspend a prohibition on paymen...09/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.661A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month.
09/23/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.CON.RES.93A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awaren...09/23/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3507A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.
09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.RES.651A resolution honoring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 50th anniversary o...09/22/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text:...
S.RES.670A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9213)
S.1070A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...09/18/2008Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
S.3520A bill to establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in elementary and secon...09/18/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1816A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connectio...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3038A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the adoption incentives p...09/16/2008Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
S.3498A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant mat...09/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.3484A bill to provide for a delay in the phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor...09/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8480-8481)
S.RES.656A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...09/11/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.622A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...09/08/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.3362A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
08/22/2008Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Kerry under authority of th...
S.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...08/01/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
S.3443A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to update a program to provide assistance...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.3380A bill to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fu...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3398A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State an...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7953-7954)
S.3412A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3413A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7971-7973)
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-294.
S.1515A bill to establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence...07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
S.3356A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...07/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.3268A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect t...07/25/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7435-7436)
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.3299A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the demonstration project on adjustable r...07/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2774A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ...07/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.J.RES.44A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
S.RES.613A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Profes...07/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2844A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify provisions relating to beach mo...07/10/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With writte...
S.3252A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance cons...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6572-6574)
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.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...06/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
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.RES.584A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/17/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5703-5704)
S.617A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1926A bill to establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infrastruct...06/12/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
S.3130A bill to provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Comm...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5628)
S.817A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide additional a...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3044A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...06/11/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5472-5517)
S.3115A bill to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of th...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.RES.37A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declar...06/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.567A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/22/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.879A bill to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.
05/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.3047A bill to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and math...05/21/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.541A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abus...05/21/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4705-4...
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.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/19/2008Received in the House.
S.3021A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to length and weight limitations for b...05/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.565A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.
05/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.562A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors as the organization begins its 25th year of se...05/13/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2626A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 160 East Washingt...05/12/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)
S.2991A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...05/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3988-3989)
S.RES.559A resolution designating May 15, 2008, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.557A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.CON.RES.72A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. ...05/08/2008Received in the House.
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.961A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.548A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721)
S.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
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.RES.538A resolution designating April 30, 2008, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and ...04/28/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
S.2910A bill to require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges receiv...04/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3404-3405)
S.RES.530A resolution designating the week beginning October 5, 2008, as "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest A...04/24/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408)
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.528A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2895A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to maintain eligibility, for Federal PLUS loans,...04/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3208)
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.2885A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of industrial develo...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3155-3156)
S.2891A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3162)
S.RES.520A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".
04/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
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.2684A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing ...04/16/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation a...
S.2871A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title chapter 1607 of t...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.517A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".
04/16/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.470A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Ch...04/14/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2...
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.1921A bill to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for t...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1418A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi...04/09/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su...
S.1870A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United...04/09/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.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.CON.RES.73A concurrent resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Hea...04/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.2828A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins commemorating the 100th a...04/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2824A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and pro...04/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2638)
S.RES.500A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
04/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2634-2635)
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.2819A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446)
S.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.503A resolution recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the 20th a...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2799A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl...04/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.