Susan M. Collins - Federal Senator

Biography

COLLINS, Susan Margaret, a Senator from Maine; born in Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine, December 7, 1952; graduated from St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 1975; worked for United States Senator William S. Cohen 1975-1987, serving as staff director of the Senate Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on the Oversight of Government Management 1981-1987; commissioner of the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation 1987-1992; New England regional director, United States Small Business Administration 1992; served as deputy state treasurer of Massachusetts, 1993; won an eight-way Republican primary to become the first woman nominated for governor of Maine in 1994, but lost general election; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1996 and reelected in 2002 for

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Bills Sponsored (51)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.726	A resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day".	12/09/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.711	A resolution condemning the tragic and senseless death by stoning of a 13-year old girl from Soma...	11/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.717	A resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day".	11/20/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10754)
	S.3691	A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require reporting and recordkeeping for positions i...	11/19/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 11/17/2008 S10549-10550)
	S.3328	A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a one-year extension of other tr...	09/29/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.726	A resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day".	12/09/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.711	A resolution condemning the tragic and senseless death by stoning of a 13-year old girl from Soma...	11/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.717	A resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day".	11/20/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10754)
	S.3691	A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require reporting and recordkeeping for positions i...	11/19/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 11/17/2008 S10549-10550)
	S.3328	A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a one-year extension of other tr...	09/29/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
	S.3618	A bill to establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial application program to...	09/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9682)
	S.2292	A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention...	09/23/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
	S.3539	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	09/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.3528	A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in ...	09/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.3357	A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain rayon staple fibers.	07/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3349	A bill to increase energy assistance for low-income persons, to extend energy tax incentives, and...	07/28/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7575-7576)
	S.3119	A bill to stimulate the economy by encouraging energy efficiency, infrastructure and workforce in...	06/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5594-5595)
	S.1329	A bill to extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, to provide improved visitor servic...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	S.3078	A bill to establish a National Innovation Council, to improve the coordination of innovation acti...	06/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4971-4972)
	S.3059	A bill to permit commercial trucks to use certain highways of the Interstate System to provide si...	05/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4797-4798)
	S.3067	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Dental Health Improvement Act. ...	05/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803)
	S.RES.536	A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, an organization ...	04/28/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2884	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese...	04/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3155)
	S.RES.406	A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the...	12/14/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653)
	S.CON.RES.54	A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resusci...	12/10/2007	Received in the House.
	S.680	A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purpos...	11/08/2007	Received in the House.
	S.2215	A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Protective Security Advisor Pr...	10/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200)
	S.2181	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ...	10/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993)
	S.RES.345	A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities,...	10/15/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.22	A resolution reaffirming the constitutional and statutory protections accorded sealed domestic ma...	09/04/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
	S.2003	A bill to facilitate the part-time reemployment of annuitants, and for other purposes.	08/22/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
	S.1099	A bill to amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to make individuals employed by the Ro...	08/09/2007	Signed by President.
	S.1959	A bill to establish the National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homeg...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10805)
	S.1841	A bill to provide a site for the National Women's History Museum in Washington, District of Colum...	07/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659)
	S.1727	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit against income tax for ...	06/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8696-8697)
	S.1678	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home healt...	06/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8237-8239)
	S.RES.171	A resolution memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the United States flag to half-staff o...	06/11/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1554	A bill to comprehensively address challenges relating to energy independence, air pollution, and ...	06/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7181-7184)
	S.31	A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reduce fraud in certain visa programs for ...	05/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6464-6465)
	S.1369	A bill to grant immunity from civil liability to any person who voluntarily notifies appropriate ...	05/11/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6018-6019)
	S.1131	A bill to amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to establish a program to provide...	04/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4611-4612)
	S.974	A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to co...	03/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704)
	S.865	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out a project for the mitigation of shore ...	03/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.843	A bill to provide for the establishment of a national mercury monitoring program.	03/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.741	A bill to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to establish a grant...	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2512)
	S.RES.90	A resolution commending students who participated in the United States Senate Youth Program betwe...	02/28/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.562	A bill to provide for flexibility and improvements in elementary and secondary education, and for...	02/27/2007	Star Print ordered on S. 562.
	S.687	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a business credit against income for...	02/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2275)
	S.616	A bill to promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2043-2044)
	S.592	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a manufacturer's jobs credit, an...	02/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5529)
	S.563	A bill to extend the deadline by which State identification documents shall comply with certain m...	02/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1905-1906)
	S.505	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the above-the-line deduction for te...	02/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1643-1644)
	S.454	A bill to provide an increase in funding for Federal Pell Grants, to amend the Internal Revenue C...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1430-1431)
	S.424	A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to carry out the Penobscot River Restoration Project....	01/29/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a State family support grant program t...	01/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1069)
	S.158	A bill to expand access to affordable health care and to strengthen the health care safety net an...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S149-150)

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Bills Co-Sponsored (468)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.728	A resolution designating January 2009 as "National Mentoring Month".	12/11/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958)
	S.3731	A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division A of Public Law 110-34...	12/10/2008	Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendme...
	S.RES.729	A resolution expressing the opposition of the Senate to a proposed regulation by the Environmenta...	12/10/2008	Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10...
	S.3716	A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-343) to provide ...	11/20/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1924	A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil...	11/17/2008	By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written r...

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.728	A resolution designating January 2009 as "National Mentoring Month".	12/11/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958)
	S.3731	A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division A of Public Law 110-34...	12/10/2008	Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendme...
	S.RES.729	A resolution expressing the opposition of the Senate to a proposed regulation by the Environmenta...	12/10/2008	Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10...
	S.3716	A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-343) to provide ...	11/20/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1924	A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil...	11/17/2008	By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written r...
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.1492	A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...	10/10/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2162	A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...	10/10/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-373.
	S.2606	A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2579	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...	10/03/2008	Received in the House.
	S.RES.616	A resolution reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.	10/02/2008	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3384	A bill to amend section 11317 of title 40, United States Code, to require greater accountability ...	10/01/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
	S.3474	A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to enhance information security of the Federal Gove...	10/01/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
	S.RES.699	A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities,...	09/30/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.660	A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government ...	09/27/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.294	A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.	09/26/2008	S.AMDT.3477 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3610	A bill to improve the accuracy of fur product labeling, and for other purposes.	09/26/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.3623	A bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal years 2008 ...	09/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9686-9688)
	S.RES.666	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.	09/26/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.CON.RES.104	A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...	09/26/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3406	A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	09/25/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3585	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the responsibility of the Department o...	09/25/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.RES.551	A resolution celebrating 75 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation.	09/24/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9436-9437)
	S.RES.683	A resolution designating the week of October 19 through October 25, 2008, as "National Childhood ...	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3538	A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to suspend a prohibition on paymen...	09/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.3545	A bill to enhance after-school programs in rural areas of the United States by establishing a pil...	09/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.678	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.	09/23/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.CON.RES.93	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awaren...	09/23/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.1577	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require screening, including n...	09/22/2008	Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute ...
	S.3175	A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reauthoriz...	09/22/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amend...
	S.3532	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...	09/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
	S.RES.675	A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont...	09/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.676	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.	09/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1070	A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...	09/18/2008	Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
	S.3155	A bill to reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, an...	09/18/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	S.RES.667	A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".	09/18/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2321	A bill to amend the E-Government Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347) to reauthorize appropriations, ...	09/16/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
	S.2561	A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a theme study to identify sites and re...	09/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. Withou...
	S.3038	A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the adoption incentives p...	09/16/2008	Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
	S.3492	A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure States follow best polici...	09/16/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2332	A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...	09/15/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
	S.3490	A bill to amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to reauthorize the Act.	09/15/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.3484	A bill to provide for a delay in the phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor...	09/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8480-8481)
	S.RES.656	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...	09/11/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.789	A bill to prevent abuse of Government credit cards.	08/01/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
	S.2166	A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...	08/01/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
	S.J.RES.41	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...	08/01/2008	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
	S.3298	A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protectio...	07/31/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-299.
	S.3375	A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of nove...	07/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7914-7915)
	S.3377	A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to waive the biometric transportation security card...	07/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7915-7916)
	S.231	A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...	07/30/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-294.
	S.3366	A bill to protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats at nat...	07/30/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7782-7783)
	S.1353	A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, ...	07/29/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.2766	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...	07/29/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3356	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...	07/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.3186	A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.	07/26/2008	Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
	S.3323	A bill to provide weatherization and home heating assistance to low income households, and to pro...	07/24/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3327	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option f...	07/24/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7291-7292)
	S.RES.621	A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...	07/23/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.901	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...	07/22/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.3303	A bill to require automobile manufacturers to ensure that not less than 80 percent of the automob...	07/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7017-7018)
	S.J.RES.44	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...	07/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
	S.3272	A bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations for the National Institutes of Health for th...	07/16/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6872)
	S.RES.613	A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Profes...	07/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2291	A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain lan...	07/10/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
	S.3246	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to set t...	07/10/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6567)
	S.3248	A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify the treatment of purchases of certain commo...	07/10/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6567-6568, S6569-6570)
	S.RES.608	A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...	07/08/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.254	A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.682	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2555	A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...	06/27/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
	S.3223	A bill to establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.	06/27/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6328-6329)
	S.2504	A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...	06/24/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.2159	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...	06/20/2008	Received in the House.
	S.2420	A bill to encourage the donation of excess food to nonprofit organizations that provide assistanc...	06/20/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3144	A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...	06/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
	S.617	A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ...	06/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
	S.662	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate...	06/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
	S.3127	A bill to reauthorize the Select Agent Program by amending the Public Health Service Act and the ...	06/12/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.588	A resolution honoring Dr. Feng Shan Ho, a man of great courage and humanity, who saved the lives ...	06/06/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3080	A bill to ensure parity between the temporary duty imposed on ethanol and tax credits provided on...	06/04/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5041-5042)
	S.J.RES.17	A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec...	06/03/2008	Signed by President.
	S.RES.580	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...	06/02/2008	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
	S.3056	A bill to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil, and for other purposes.	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.3064	A bill to establish a multi-faceted approach to improve access and eliminate disparities in oral ...	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.3068	A bill to require equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, and contrac...	05/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803-4804)
	S.3070	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.2191	A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ...	05/20/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
	S.RES.571	A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...	05/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3031	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard...	05/19/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.J.RES.28	A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...	05/19/2008	Received in the House.
	S.2643	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Ag...	05/13/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
	S.3006	A bill to establish procedures for the expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals b...	05/12/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
	S.3007	A bill to hold the surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for the war crimes, genocide, and cri...	05/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4030)
	S.3008	A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F...	05/12/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.RES.559	A resolution designating May 15, 2008, as "National MPS Awareness Day".	05/12/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.22	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...	05/07/2008	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.961	A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...	05/07/2008	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.2957	A bill to modernize credit union net worth standards, advance credit union efforts to promote eco...	05/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3708-3710)
	S.2963	A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F...	05/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3715-3716)
	S.RES.543	A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".	04/30/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3600)
	S.2931	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt complex rehabilitation products ...	04/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3510)
	S.2938	A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for membe...	04/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.CON.RES.74	A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to ...	04/29/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.2920	A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...	04/28/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
	S.RES.497	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei...	04/28/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1858	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...	04/24/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2324	A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the I...	04/24/2008	Received in the House.
	S.2433	A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...	04/24/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
	S.2910	A bill to require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges receiv...	04/24/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3404-3405)
	S.RES.522	A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...	04/22/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.RES.528	A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".	04/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.519	A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...	04/18/2008	Star Print ordered on the resolution.
	S.2882	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the presentation of a flag of the Un...	04/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154)
	S.2883	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	04/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154-3155)
	S.2885	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of industrial develo...	04/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3155-3156)
	S.2888	A bill to protect the property and security of homeowners who are subject to foreclosure proceedi...	04/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3160)
	S.RES.520	A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".	04/17/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
	S.999	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...	04/16/2008	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.2684	A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing ...	04/16/2008	Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation a...
	S.2865	A bill to permit qualified withdrawals from a capital construction fund account under chapter 535...	04/15/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3031)
	S.RES.513	A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...	04/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2839	A bill to provide emergency relief for United States businesses and industries currently employin...	04/10/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.2836	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser...	04/09/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.RES.504	A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...	04/09/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
	S.970	A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...	04/08/2008	Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
	S.RES.506	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that funding provided by the United States to the...	04/08/2008	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2756)
	S.357	A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...	04/07/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
	S.579	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...	04/03/2008	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.2795	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasi...	04/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2425-2526)
	S.2812	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of telehealth ser...	04/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2437-2438)
	S.2817	A bill to establish the National Park Centennial Fund, and for other purposes.	04/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2444-2445)
	S.2821	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...	04/03/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.501	A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...	04/03/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
	S.2799	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl...	04/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.RES.495	A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".	04/01/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2790	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of comprehensive c...	03/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2234)
	S.RES.485	A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...	03/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2785	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...	03/13/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2786	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under the...	03/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2159-2163)
	S.J.RES.30	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...	03/13/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008...
	S.2663	A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for childre...	03/07/2008	S.AMDT.4143 Amendment SA 4143, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.
	S.2705	A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through ass...	03/05/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.2708	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professio...	03/05/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2702	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utiliza...	03/04/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.472	A resolution commending the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at a...	03/04/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.465	A resolution designating March 3, 2008, as "Read Across America Day".	02/29/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2672	A bill to provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communi...	02/27/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1272-1273)
	S.2668	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...	02/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
	S.2669	A bill to provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program, a...	02/26/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.2071	A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.	02/25/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	S.2660	A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that the mission and functions of Regional Transm...	02/25/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1125-1126)
	S.2666	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ...	02/25/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140)
	S.2639	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding...	02/14/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.2645	A bill to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Under Secretary of ...	02/14/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.RES.456	A resolution directing the United States to undertake bilateral discussions with Canada to negoti...	02/14/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1074-1075)
	S.2631	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...	02/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
	S.RES.446	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.	02/12/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.2618	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for...	02/08/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.432	A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...	02/08/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
	S.RES.445	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of ...	02/07/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S795-796)
	S.2598	A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acqui...	02/06/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739-740)
	S.2575	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en...	01/30/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.2576	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for qualified expenditures pa...	01/30/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2578	A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma...	01/30/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2580	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education...	01/30/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2564	A bill to make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office, and for othe...	01/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
	S.2569	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In...	01/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448)
	S.2559	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the level of earnings under which...	01/25/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S330-331)
	S.RES.430	A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".	01/25/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
	S.2400	A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to ...	01/23/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	S.RES.420	A resolution commending Martin P. Paone	01/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.J.RES.13	A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Ass...	12/26/2007	Signed by President.
	S.597	A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...	12/21/2007	Signed by President.
	S.2523	A bill to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United Stat...	12/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16014-16015)
	S.RES.389	A resolution commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command head...	12/19/2007	Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16056)
	S.RES.414	A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".	12/19/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.416	A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent mi...	12/19/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2498	A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...	12/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
	S.2510	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...	12/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
	S.RES.409	A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...	12/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.274	A bill to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of informat...	12/17/2007	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
	S.2485	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therap...	12/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15652-15653)
	S.543	A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...	12/12/2007	S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.911	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...	12/12/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.2004	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish epilepsy centers of excellence in the ...	12/12/2007	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
	S.2460	A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S...	12/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249)
	S.2444	A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainab...	12/11/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.401	A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications. ...	12/11/2007	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143-...
	S.2424	A bill to ensure that all Americans have basic health literacy skills to function effectively as ...	12/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2428	A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through wh...	12/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.CON.RES.58	A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin...	12/06/2007	Received in the House.
	S.2412	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the system of public financing for Pr...	12/05/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14790-14791)
	S.2405	A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ...	12/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743)
	S.2406	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States to obtain reimbursement und...	12/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14743)
	S.RES.376	A resolution providing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Commerce should declare a co...	12/04/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.2394	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public noti...	11/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14640)
	S.2372	A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on cert...	11/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.311	A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...	11/14/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
	S.CON.RES.51	A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...	11/14/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
	S.2337	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered...	11/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14289-14290)
	S.2347	A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net ...	11/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2085	A bill to delay for 6 months the requirement to use of tamper-resistant prescription pads under t...	11/08/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
	S.2320	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to covera...	11/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14066-14067)
	S.2314	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible f...	11/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13998-13999)
	S.950	A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat...	11/02/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
	S.1518	A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize the Act, and for other ...	11/01/2007	Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in t...
	S.2063	A bill to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the economic...	10/31/2007	Committee on the Budget. Hearings held.
	S.2279	A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.	10/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641)
	S.RES.359	A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2007 World Series.	10/29/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2246	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend eligibility for Federal TRIO programs ...	10/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2249	A bill to establish the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, and for other purposes. ...	10/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.2240	A bill to prohibit termination of employment of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical pers...	10/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13452)
	S.2243	A bill to strongly encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to end its support for institutions t...	10/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13454-13455)
	S.2228	A bill to extend and improve agricultural programs, and for other purposes.	10/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.J.RES.22	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...	10/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
	S.558	A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...	10/17/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2173	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physi...	10/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12990-12991)
	S.474	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.	10/16/2007	Signed by President.
	S.2170	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant...	10/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2172	A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to p...	10/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12941)
	S.831	A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an...	10/03/2007	Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.2130	A bill to express the sense of the Senate on the need for a comprehensive diplomatic offensive to...	10/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.2134	A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress reports on the status of plannin...	10/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.1545	A bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.	10/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12428)
	S.902	A bill to provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserv...	10/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12347-12349)
	S.1693	A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system...	10/01/2007	By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
	S.2123	A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t...	10/01/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1105	A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...	09/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089)
	S.2102	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for ...	09/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12153-12154)
	S.2103	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction f...	09/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12155, S12155-12156)
	S.2089	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the coverage gap in prescription...	09/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.324	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".	09/20/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1855	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief to individuals from the penal...	09/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11739-11742)
	S.2069	A bill to increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic...	09/19/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
	S.RES.321	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...	09/19/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
	S.2059	A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ...	09/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2060	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a Volunteer Teach...	09/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11656-11657)
	S.2067	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to recreational vessels.	09/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.CON.RES.47	A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an ind...	09/18/2007	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668)
	S.838	A bill to authorize funding for eligible joint ventures between United States and Israeli busines...	09/17/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
	S.2051	A bill to amend the small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school pr...	09/17/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2056	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare...	09/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11593)
	S.1	A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.	09/14/2007	Signed by President.
	S.1027	A bill to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other...	09/11/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.RES.316	A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L...	09/11/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2021	A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to...	09/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11215-11216)
	S.RES.306	A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.	09/05/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.J.RES.16	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...	08/29/2007	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
	S.1795	A bill to improve access to workers' compensation programs for injured Federal employees.	08/22/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
	S.898	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease resear...	08/03/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.1060	A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu...	08/02/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
	S.1944	A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793)
	S.1951	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1954	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
	S.1980	A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10816-10817)
	S.1981	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental educat...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10817, S10820-110821)
	S.RES.203	A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influe...	08/02/2007	Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
	S.625	A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...	08/01/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
	S.1914	A bill to require a comprehensive nuclear posture review, and for other purposes.	08/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10606-10608)
	S.1930	A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prevent illegal logging practices, and for ot...	08/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621-10622)
	S.1906	A bill to understand and comprehensively address the oral health problems associated with methamp...	07/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1907	A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to understand a...	07/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.RES.276	A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...	07/31/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.1224	A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I...	07/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10213-10214)
	S.1895	A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.	07/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
	S.1430	A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...	07/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
	S.1606	A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w...	07/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)
	S.280	A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the Un...	07/24/2007	Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions t...
	S.1651	A bill to assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their associa...	07/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9768-9771)
	S.1848	A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trad...	07/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9776-9777)
	S.761	A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...	07/19/2007	Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
	S.1827	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment to pharmacies un...	07/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9619)
	S.1804	A bill to enhance the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond t...	07/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9475-9476)
	S.RES.271	A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.	07/13/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.4	A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/...	07/09/2007	Senate incorporated this measure in H.R.1 as an amendment.
	S.1730	A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, to reward States for engaging indi...	06/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8700-8701)
	S.1744	A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign non...	06/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.1702	A bill to promote employment of individuals with severe disabilities through Federal Government c...	06/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8613)
	S.1708	A bill to provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, trea...	06/27/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1715	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate discriminatory copayment rate...	06/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8618)
	S.1689	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received o...	06/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.5	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ...	06/20/2007	Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
	S.368	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE...	06/20/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.RES.82	A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".	06/20/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.105	A resolution designating September 2007 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".	06/20/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.132	A resolution recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for 65 years of service to the United States.	06/20/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1627	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesse...	06/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1628	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize programs to increase the number of nur...	06/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7745)
	S.261	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,...	06/13/2007	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
	S.624	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide waivers relating to grants for preventiv...	06/13/2007	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
	S.1603	A bill to authorize Congress to award a gold medal to Jerry Lewis, in recognition of his outstand...	06/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1605	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...	06/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
	S.857	A bill to redesignate the project for navigation, Saco River, Maine, as an anchorage area.	06/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
	S.1496	A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...	06/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
	S.1588	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197...	06/11/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1572	A bill to increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals (including thos...	06/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7345)
	S.1345	A bill to affirm that Federal employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual ...	06/06/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
	S.1556	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for e...	06/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1557	A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro...	06/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7184)
	S.1142	A bill to authorize the acquisition of interests in undeveloped coastal areas in order better to ...	06/05/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
	S.RES.220	A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.	06/05/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1494	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
	S.1519	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a transition to a new volun...	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6889-6890)
	S.1462	A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to promote the adoption of children...	05/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6556-6557)
	S.1466	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude property tax rebates and other benef...	05/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.35	A bill to amend section 7209 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 and ...	05/22/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ...
	S.1448	A bill to extend the same Federal benefits to law enforcement officers serving private institutio...	05/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6476)
	S.1437	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...	05/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
	S.1425	A bill to enhance the defense nanotechnology research and development program.	05/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6302-6303)
	S.1428	A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medi...	05/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6308-6309)
	S.RES.208	A resolution encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapa...	05/17/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.209	A resolution expressing support for the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.	05/17/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1415	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to improve screening an...	05/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6198)
	S.1398	A bill to expand the research and prevention activities of the National Institute of Diabetes and...	05/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.RES.201	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".	05/15/2007	Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:...
	S.1388	A bill to establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program in the State of Maine...	05/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6069-6070)
	S.1359	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public and health professional awareness...	05/10/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1340	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries with acc...	05/09/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1343	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to prevention and treatment of diabete...	05/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5871-5872)
	S.1338	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a two-year moratorium on ce...	05/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5740-5741)
	S.1277	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the treatment of payment under ...	05/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1295	A bill to amend the African Development Foundation Act to change the name of the Foundation, modi...	05/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.1297	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote the use of advanced clean fuels that help reduce air...	05/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.1310	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of increased p...	05/03/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5602)
	S.RES.150	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei...	05/02/2007	Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (...
	S.RES.125	A resolution designating May 18, 2007, as "Endangered Species Day", and encouraging the people of...	05/01/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1250	A bill to direct the United States Trade Representative to conduct an investigation of the person...	04/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5308-5309)
	S.269	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and permanently extend the expensin...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5175-5176)
	S.1232	A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary o...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5209-5210)
	S.1243	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the age for receipt of military retired p...	04/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.1169	A bill to ensure the provision of high quality health care coverage for uninsured individuals thr...	04/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5077-5079)
	S.1205	A bill to require a pilot program on assisting veterans service organizations and other veterans ...	04/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5089)
	S.J.RES.12	A joint resolution providing for the recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel ...	04/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
	S.430	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...	04/24/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.1175	A bill to end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. ...	04/24/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.1190	A bill to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information tech...	04/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
	S.RES.165	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...	04/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.378	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims,...	04/20/2007	Received in the House.
	S.1177	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulato...	04/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.RES.164	A resolution designating the week beginning April 22, 2007, as "Week of the Young Child".	04/20/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1159	A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4753-4754)
	S.1161	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the expansion of medicare cov...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4754-4755)
	S.1164	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilizat...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4756)
	S.1172	A bill to reduce hunger in the United States.	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4777-4778)
	S.1146	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for veterans who live in rur...	04/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4692-4693)
	S.RES.157	A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.158	A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1113	A bill to facilitate the provision of care and services for members of the Armed Forces for traum...	04/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.1117	A bill to establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes. ...	04/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4505-4506)
	S.RES.149	A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...	04/16/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1097	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the award of a military service meda...	04/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.1102	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expedite the application and eligibilit...	04/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4442-4444)
	S.1107	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of suc...	04/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4448-4450)
	S.RES.92	A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of soldiers of Israel held capti...	04/12/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4456-4...
	S.358	A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...	04/10/2007	By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
	S.442	A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.	04/10/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
	S.613	A bill to enhance the overseas stabilization and reconstruction capabilities of the United States...	04/10/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.80	A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for 8 weeks of paid leave for Federal emp...	03/30/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
	S.657	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to add requirements regarding trauma care, and for ...	03/29/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.1047	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts paid on be...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4179-4180)
	S.1065	A bill to improve the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former mem...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4204-4207)
	S.1073	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote the use of fuels with low lifecycle greenhouse gas e...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4210-4211)
	S.RES.30	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to addre...	03/29/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. ...
	S.1003	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical ser...	03/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1010	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payment...	03/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.991	A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M...	03/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838)
	S.988	A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l...	03/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.973	A bill to amend the Mandatory Victims' Restitution Act to improve restitution for victims of crim...	03/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704)
	S.982	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for integration of mental health service...	03/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3716-3718)
	S.RES.122	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.117	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/22/2007	Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
	S.RES.118	A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3630)
	S.935	A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
	S.937	A bill to improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families.	03/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.938	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand college access and increase college pe...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3383-3384)
	S.939	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to simplify and improve the process of applying ...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3383-3384)
	S.942	A bill to modify the boundaries for a certain empowerment zone designation.	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391-3392)
	S.943	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the period for which the designation ...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391-3392)
	S.RES.113	A resolution commending the achievements and recognizing the importance of the Alliance to Save E...	03/20/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.655	A bill to amend the Congressional Charter of The American National Red Cross to modernize its gov...	03/16/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.897	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide more help to Alzheimer's disease car...	03/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.907	A bill to establish an Advisory Committee on Gestational Diabetes, to provide grants to better un...	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3215)
	S.908	A bill to establish a Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services.	03/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.871	A bill to establish and provide for the treatment of Individual Development Accounts, and for oth...	03/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.881	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...	03/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
	S.RES.106	A resolution calling on the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States refl...	03/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3144-3145)
	S.852	A bill to deauthorize the project for navigation, Tenants Harbor, Maine.	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
	S.853	A bill to deauthorize the project for navigation, Northeast Harbor, Maine.	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
	S.854	A bill to modify the project for navigation, Union River, Maine.	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
	S.855	A bill to deauthorize a certain portion of the project for navigation, Rockland Harbor, Maine.	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
	S.856	A bill to terminate authorization for the project for navigation, Rockport Harbor, Maine.	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
	S.858	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the transportation fringe benefit to ...	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3067-3068)
	S.860	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medic...	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3070)
	S.844	A bill to provide for the protection of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes.	03/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3004-3005)
	S.836	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer ove...	03/09/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.809	A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exempt qualified public housing agencies...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.819	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand tax-free distributions from individua...	03/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2913-2916)
	S.826	A bill to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Alice Paul, in recognition of her role...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.242	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...	03/07/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
	S.794	A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option t...	03/07/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.803	A bill to repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support i...	03/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2817-2819)
	S.769	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that participants in...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2706-2707)
	S.773	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
	S.777	A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government ...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2713-2714)
	S.RES.97	A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...	03/06/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.CON.RES.16	A concurrent resolution calling on the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) ...	03/06/2007	Received in the House.
	S.764	A bill to amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States the option of cover...	03/05/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2630)
	S.RES.94	A resolution honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on the 4th anniversary...	03/05/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.746	A bill to establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education...	03/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.184	A bill to provide improved rail and surface transportation security.	03/01/2007	By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R...
	S.725	A bill to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to reauthor...	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2491-2492)
	S.727	A bill to improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in ...	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2493-2494)
	S.733	A bill to promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool t...	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2499)
	S.739	A bill to provide disadvantaged children with access to dental services.	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2505-2507)
	S.700	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit to individuals who enter into a...	02/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2357-2358)
	S.714	A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research faciliti...	02/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2365)
	S.RES.91	A resolution designating March 2, 2007, as "Read Across America Day".	02/28/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.192	A bill providing greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, and for other purposes...	02/27/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Mer...
	S.609	A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as u...	02/27/2007	Star Print ordered on S. 609.
	S.623	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of comparable and inte...	02/27/2007	Star Print ordered on S. 623.
	S.691	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the benefits under the Medicare...	02/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2277)
	S.693	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Automated Defibrillation in Adam...	02/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2277-2278)
	S.661	A bill to establish kinship navigator programs, to establish guardianship assistance payments for...	02/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2171-2172)
	S.667	A bill to expand programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chil...	02/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.604	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to limit increases in the certain costs of health c...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2025-2026)
	S.626	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076)
	S.630	A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a minimum payment...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002, S2079)
	S.638	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastru...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.644	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title certain education...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.648	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-re...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.582	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1965)
	S.588	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the Medicare caps on graduate ...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1968)
	S.593	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to provide supportive ...	02/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.594	A bill to limit the use, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions.	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1972-1974)
	S.600	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the School-Based Health Clinic program...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1977-1978)
	S.573	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to imp...	02/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.549	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medical...	02/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1853-1854)
	S.492	A bill to promote stabilization and reconstruction efforts in Somalia, to establish a Special Env...	02/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.498	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the Medicare program for benefi...	02/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1638-1639)
	S.507	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for reimbursement of certified ...	02/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1648)
	S.CON.RES.4	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq.	02/05/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1554-1555)
	S.439	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed ...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1411-1412)
	S.450	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the medicare outpatient rehabili...	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.464	A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the requirements regard...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1442)
	S.465	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title III of the Public Healt...	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1445-1446)
	S.466	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of an end-of-life ...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1442)
	S.467	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank.	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.469	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contribu...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1457)
	S.CON.RES.7	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq.	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1391-1392)
	S.432	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for kidney disease edu...	01/30/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.435	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve the essential air service program.	01/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1345)
	S.RES.24	A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".	01/26/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.394	A bill to amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaugh...	01/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1193-1194)
	S.400	A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code...	01/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1198-1199)
	S.401	A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to eliminate funding shortfalls for the Stat...	01/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.329	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilita...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.339	A bill to promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing th...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.26	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a program demonstrating multiple a...	01/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S572-573)
	S.21	A bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy,...	01/09/2007	Star Print ordered on the bill.
	S.206	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and w...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S283-284)
	S.211	A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and refer...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
	S.218	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the income threshold used to calculat...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S289-290)
	S.RES.19	A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.	01/09/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.113	A bill to make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Depar...	01/08/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
	S.65	A bill to modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes.	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S82)
	S.67	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit former members of the Armed Forces who ha...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S83)

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