Biography
CANTWELL, Maria E., a Representative and Senator from Washington; born in Indianapolis, Ind., October 13, 1958; attended public schools in Indianapolis; B.A., Miami University of Ohio 1980; pursued an academic course at the Miami University European Center, Luxembourg; public relations consultant; Washington State representative 1987-1993; elected as a Democrat to the 103rd Congress (January 3, 1993-January 3, 1995); unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the 104th Congress; elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2000, for the term ending January 3, 2007.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2494A bill to provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reser...05/15/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-562. 9:30 a.m.
S.2943A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Pacific Northwest National Scenic...04/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3597)
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.2776A bill to provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunit...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1675A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Co...03/04/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment....
S.2601A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to King and Kittitas Counties Fire Distr...02/27/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held.
S.2666A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140)
S.1892A bill to reauthorize the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
02/05/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.924A bill to strengthen the United States Coast Guard's Integrated Deepwater Program.
12/19/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S15945-15950; text as reporte...
S.2505A bill to allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a ban...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15919)
S.2355A bill to amend the National Climate Program Act to enhance the ability of the United States to d...12/04/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30...
S.2401A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refund of motor fuel excise taxes fo...12/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.295A resolution designating September 19, 2007, as "National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Da...08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1258A bill to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the secu...07/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. ...
S.1152A bill to promote wildland firefighter safety.
06/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. With w...
S.RES.247A resolution commending the University of Washington Men's Crew, the 2007 Intercollegiate Rowing ...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1635A bill to provide for the reimbursement of wildland firefighters for the cost of professional lia...06/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1620A bill to provide the Coast Guard and NOAA with additional authorities under the Oil Pollution Ac...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7735-7736)
S.261A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
S.1478A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest Sy...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1370A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure more investment and innovation in cle...05/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6019-6021)
S.1263A bill to protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging with respect to gasoline ...05/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1261A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to repeal the 10-year limit on use of Montgo...05/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5397-5398)
S.605A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote and improve the allied health profession...02/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2231)
S.235A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain buildings and lands of the Ya...02/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.669A bill to amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to provide procedures for the r...02/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.268A bill to designate the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, and for other purposes.
02/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.452A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to ensure that liable entities meet environmental c...01/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.26A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a program demonstrating multiple a...01/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S572-573)
S.141A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently increase the maximum annual cont...01/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S572-573)
S.157A bill to permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell ed...01/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S572-573)
S.142A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to allow qualifying States to use all or any...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.143A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and lo...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/08/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
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.617A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
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.2593A bill to establish a program at the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to carry o...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
S.2962A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of items and serv...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.515A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.
04/29/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.524A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...04/28/2008Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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.2607A bill to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
04/24/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3...
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.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.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.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.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.1476A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resources study of the Tule ...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1522A bill to amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irr...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments and an am...
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.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.357A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...04/07/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
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.2822A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exporta...04/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2613-2614)
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.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.RES.486A resolution to congratulate the X PRIZE Foundation for their efforts to inspire a new generation...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.694A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ...03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1580A bill to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
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.2770A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system b...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2699A bill to require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls, and for other purposes....03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.RES.96A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Harriett Woods will be remembered as a pione...02/29/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2668A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
S.2642A bill to establish a national renewable energy standard, to extend and create renewable energy t...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1059-1061)
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.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.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.2595A bill to create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators, to develo...02/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S734-735)
S.310A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with N...02/05/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
S.2586A bill to provide States with fiscal relief through a temporary increase in the Federal medical a...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S547-548)
S.2587A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarce...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550)
S.2588A bill to require that funds awarded to States and political subdivisions for the State Criminal ...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550)
S.1634A bill to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Nor...01/30/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.2576A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for qualified expenditures pa...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2568A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and relate...01/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2569A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448)
S.RES.429A resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless wor...01/29/2008Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
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.2554A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes....01/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
S.2555A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...01/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.J.RES.17A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.1784A bill to amend the Small Business Act to improve programs for veterans, and for other purposes. ...12/19/2007Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008)
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.2481A bill to prohibit racial profiling.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469-15471)
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.1673A bill to facilitate the export of United States agricultural products to Cuba as authorized by t...12/11/2007Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.2156A bill to authorize and facilitate the improvement of water management by the Bureau of Reclamati...12/11/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-312.
S.RES.400A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143)
S.2408A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require physician utilization of the Me...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14788-14789)
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.1581A bill to establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monit...12/04/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30...
S.2332A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...12/04/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30...
S.2405A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743)
S.2380A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F r...11/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2389A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative minimum tax credit ...11/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2372A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on cert...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.RES.368A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 20th Regular Meeting of the Internat...11/14/2007Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2336A bill to designate the Port Angeles Federal Building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richar...11/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as int...
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.2316A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
11/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2314A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible f...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13998-13999)
S.2306A bill to encourage and facilitate the use of renewable fuel in the United States.
11/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.950A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1582A bill to reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, and for other purposes...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
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.2287A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage depletion allowance fo...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13687-13688)
S.RES.364A resolution commending the people of the State of Washington for showing their support for the n...11/01/2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13711)
S.1492A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...10/24/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.953A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable ...10/23/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...
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.2209A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese...10/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13153-13154)
S.456A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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.2181A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993)
S.2188A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12998-12999)
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.805A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.968A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the preven...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
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.459A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies...10/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.J.RES.20A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the imp...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.343A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".
10/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.902A bill to provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserv...10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12347-12349)
S.2108A bill to establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception....09/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.1105A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089)
S.2099A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding...09/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2102A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for ...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12153-12154)
S.2089A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the coverage gap in prescription...09/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.321A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...09/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
S.2059A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ...09/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2061A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain home health workers from t...09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11657)
S.838A bill to authorize funding for eligible joint ventures between United States and Israeli busines...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2056A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11593)
S.2058A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole, prevent price manipulatio...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11596-11597, S11600-11603)
S.1A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
09/14/2007Signed by President.
S.2042A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct activities to rapidly a...09/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11510-11511)
S.RES.316A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L...09/11/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.18A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...09/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11417-11418)
S.2032A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a competitive grant program for the...09/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measur...
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.1987A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for alternative motor vehicle facili...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.117A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for member...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10781)
S.1060A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu...08/02/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
S.1951A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1952A bill to provide a Federal tax exemption for forest conservation bonds, and for other purposes. ...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1954A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
S.1956A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for fos...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10804)
S.1958A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1963A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home l...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10806)
S.625A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...08/01/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.1928A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes to equalize the remedies available under th...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621)
S.1930A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prevent illegal logging practices, and for ot...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621-10622)
S.675A bill to provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet r...07/31/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
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.1224A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10213-10214)
S.1430A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
S.1871A bill to provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in Sta...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9920-9921)
S.1848A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trad...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9776-9777)
S.1852A bill to designate the Friday after Thanksgiving of each year as "Native American Heritage Day" ...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9777-9778)
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.1842A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limit...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660)
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.1816A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connectio...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.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.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.95A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured chil...06/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8616-8617)
S.1706A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of ...06/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1715A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate discriminatory copayment rate...06/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8618)
S.185A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.
06/26/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.RES.235A resolution designating July 1, 2007, as "National Boating Day".
06/26/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.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.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.RES.242A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.243A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and the considerable ...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.1652A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to trade adjustment assistance for textile and...06/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.RES.4A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived polic...06/18/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment and with a preamble. Wi...
S.214A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of Unite...06/14/2007Signed by President.
S.1617A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for plug-in electric driv...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7733-7734)
S.1618A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the production of a cel...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1621A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1627A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesse...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1631A bill to establish an emergency fuel assistance grant program for small businesses during energy...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7748-7749)
S.1605A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
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.1572A bill to increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals (including thos...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7345)
S.1579A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act.
06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7366-7367)
S.1457A bill to provide for the protection of mail delivery on certain postal routes, and for other pur...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1553A bill to provide additional assistance to combat HIV/AIDS among young people, and for other purp...06/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7180-7181)
S.1555A bill to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administra...06/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1556A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for e...06/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1142A bill to authorize the acquisition of interests in undeveloped coastal areas in order better to ...06/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
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