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Biography
DURBIN, Richard Joseph, a Representative and a Senator from Illinois; born in East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Ill., November 21, 1944; graduated from Assumption High School, East St. Louis 1962; B.S., Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, Washington, DC 1966; intern in the office of Illinois Senator Paul Douglas during his senior year in college; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center 1969; admitted to the Illinois bar 1969, and commenced practice in Springfield; legal counsel to Illinois Lieutenant Governor Paul Simon 1969-1972; legal counsel, Illinois State senate judiciary committee 1972-1982; Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Illinois 1978; associate professor, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield 1978-1983; delegate, Democratic National

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3434A bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpos...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8041-8042)
S.642A bill to codify Executive Order 12898, relating to environmental justice, to require the Adminis...07/31/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.1276A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor elect...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.3197A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to exempt for a limited period, from the applicatio...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.3385A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food s...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7933-7934)
S.3390A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for the treatment of insti...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7947)
S.2136A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.
07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3360A bill to increase the availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity pas...07/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7633)
S.1703A bill to prevent and reduce trafficking in persons.
07/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3326A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to local education agencies to imp...07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7289-7290)
S.3311A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve mental and behavioral health services on...07/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7150-7151)
S.3312A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that victims of public health emergencies...07/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7153)
S.3287A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish a national usury rate for consumer credit t...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6941)
S.3260An original bill making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fisc...07/14/2008Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Durbin. With written ...
S.3206A bill to amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote cessation of tobac...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6290-6291)
S.RES.597A resolution designating June 2008, as "'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' Recognition Month".
06/20/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5942)
S.3143A bill to assist law enforcement agencies in locating, arresting, and prosecuting fugitives from ...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5821-5822)
S.RES.584A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/17/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5703-5704)
S.3130A bill to provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Comm...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5628)
S.955A bill to establish the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3086A bill to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based fees and terms for merchant...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5208-5210)
S.CON.RES.72A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. ...05/08/2008Received in the House.
S.2135A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or ...05/06/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
S.RES.547A resolution designating the week of May 4 through May 10, 2008, as "North American Occupational ...05/01/2008Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanim...
S.956A bill to establish the Land Between the Rivers National Heritage Area in the State of Illinois, ...04/23/2008Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m.
S.2881A bill to establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into the waters of the ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3147-3148)
S.2795A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasi...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2425-2526)
S.RES.503A resolution recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the 20th a...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2705A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through ass...03/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.RES.458A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the devastating shooti...02/25/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.454A resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1072-1073)
S.CON.RES.65A concurrent resolution celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence t...02/06/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S743)
S.888A bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocid...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.2376A bill to establish a demonstration project to provide for patient-centered medical homes to impr...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14621-14622)
S.2377A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the quality of care provided to veterans...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14624-14625)
S.2353A bill to increase the annual salaries of justices and judges of the United States, and to increa...11/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14...
S.2320A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to covera...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14066-14067)
S.2278A bill to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of community and healthcare-associated...10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13629-13630)
S.RES.356A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a...10/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572)
S.2245A bill to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purpos...10/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ...
S.2205A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien student...10/24/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S13300-13306)
S.2219A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower ...10/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13263-13264)
S.805A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.831A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an...10/03/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.319A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the United States Transportation Comman...10/02/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (t...
S.774A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091)
S.2092A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees i...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12063)
S.RES.329A resolution congratulating Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as it celebrates its 50th a...09/24/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2069A bill to increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic...09/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
S.2064A bill to fund comprehensive programs to ensure an adequate supply of nurses.
09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11665)
S.RES.134A resolution designating September 2007 as "Adopt a School Library Month".
09/07/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1847A bill to reauthorize the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes.
09/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11091-11092)
S.1998A bill to reduce child marriage, and for other purposes.
08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
S.1945A bill to provide a Federal income tax credit for Patriot employers, and for other purposes.
08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10794-10795)
S.1872A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to make revenue counter-cyclic...07/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measur...
S.945A bill to ensure that college textbooks and supplemental materials are available and affordable. ...07/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9552)
S.RES.272A resolution praising Muslim-American physicians who condemned recent attempted terrorist acts in...07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1776A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensur...07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9140-9141)
S.1352A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 East Locust S...07/03/2007Signed by President.
S.1733A bill to authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8707)
S.1717A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Deputy Chief of State and Priv...06/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8619)
S.1285A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes.
06/20/2007Committee on Rules and Administration. Date of scheduled hearing. SR-301. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.231A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/19/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7845-7846)
S.1616A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for ot...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7652-7653)
S.1561A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankrupt...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7335-7336)
S.1563A bill to require the disclosure of certain activities relating to the petroleum industry of Suda...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7337-7338)
S.CON.RES.22A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Co...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1035A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa pro...05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6080-6081)
S.RES.192A resolution recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2007.
05/14/2007Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.1362A bill to establish a Strategic Gasoline and Fuel Reserve.
05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as int...
S.1364A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend the State Children's Heal...05/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5937-5938)
S.RES.193A resolution designating the week of May 6 through May 12, 2007, as "North American Occupational ...05/10/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.28A concurrent resolution congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the Unit...05/10/2007Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
S.1349A bill to ensure that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs provide to...05/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5874-5875)
S.1294A bill to strengthen national security by encouraging and assisting in the expansion and improvem...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5588-5589)
S.1274A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for h...05/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.1228A bill to amend section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding law enforcement emer...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5200)
S.1175A bill to end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. ...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1190A bill to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information tech...04/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.1170A bill to designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorad...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4764)
S.1172A bill to reduce hunger in the United States.
04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4777-4778)
S.442A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.
04/10/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
S.412A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2633 11th Street ...03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.J.RES.5A joint resolution proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States pos...03/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
S.1062A bill to establish a congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4203)
S.1018A bill to address security risks posed by global climate change and for other purposes.
03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4059-4060)
S.991A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M...03/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838)
S.946A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reauthorize the McGovern-Do...03/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3519)
S.936A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes.
03/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3372-3381)
S.903A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
S.884A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding residential treatment programs for pregna...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3192-3193)
S.RES.106A resolution calling on the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States refl...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3144-3145)
S.718A bill to optimize the delivery of critical care medicine and expand the critical care workforce....02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2370)
S.698A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance educational assistance for su...02/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2282)
S.654A bill to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing foo...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2101)
S.RES.53A resolution congratulating Illinois State University as it marks its sesquicentennial.
02/15/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. S-216. 10:00 a.m.
S.441A bill to permit certain school districts in Illinois to be reconstituted for purposes of determi...01/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.446A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize capitation grants to increase the numb...01/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.336A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to operate and maintain as a system the Chicago Sanit...01/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as int...
S.282A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce over a 5-year period the interest rate...01/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S515-516)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1070A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...09/10/2008Committee on Finance. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-215. 10:00 a.m.
S.702A bill to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to State courts to develop and implement...08/01/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...08/01/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
08/01/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 927.
S.3426A bill to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to member...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.RES.618A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in ...08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.625A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.
08/01/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
S.RES.627A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of ...08/01/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)
S.J.RES.41A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/01/2008By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
S.J.RES.45A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regar...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8006-8014)
S.2838A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.2994A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sedimen...07/31/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3061A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.3155A bill to reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, an...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.3379A bill to provide grants to establish veteran's treatment courts.
07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3396A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants or contracts for prescription dru...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7952)
S.3398A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State an...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7953-7954)
S.3412A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3413A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7971-7973)
S.RES.622A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-294.
S.2035A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...07/30/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7710-7722, S7722-7759)
S.3322A bill to provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midw...07/30/2008S.AMDT.5254 Referred to the Committee on Finance. To make a technical correction.
S.3369A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses an...07/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.632A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international c...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7789-7790)
S.344A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.
07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
S.2041A bill to amend the False Claims Act.
07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3263A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced stra...07/29/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.630A resolution recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through inter...07/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7638-7639)
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.3268A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect t...07/25/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7435-7436)
S.3338A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridge...07/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.628A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that ...07/25/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
07/23/2008Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House ...
S.3308A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Vet...07/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7141-7142)
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3140A bill to provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee s...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.RES.615A resolution urging the Government of Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the ...07/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6944-6945)
S.J.RES.44A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
S.2731A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo...07/16/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809-6817, S6820-6857)
S.CON.RES.93A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awaren...07/15/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
S.3259A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to the priority of certain high cost c...07/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6652)
S.RES.611A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes...07/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.576A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
07/11/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
S.2844A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify provisions relating to beach mo...07/10/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With writte...
S.3238A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6562)
S.3252A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance cons...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6572-6574)
S.RES.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.1738A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t...07/07/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.2555A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...06/27/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.3223A bill to establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.
06/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6328-6329)
S.1924A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil...06/25/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment...
S.3177A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
06/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.2420A bill to encourage the donation of excess food to nonprofit organizations that provide assistanc...06/20/2008Signed by President.
S.3166A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose criminal penalties on individuals w...06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1926A bill to establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infrastruct...06/12/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
S.3129A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent price manipulation and excessive speculatio...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5627-5628)
S.3133A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee wi...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5631)
S.3044A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...06/11/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5472-5517)
S.3114A bill to provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures, to improve conditions of detention...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum ...
S.3108A bill to require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
06/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.CON.RES.87A concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its decl...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5394)
S.2829A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...06/03/2008Signed by President.
S.J.RES.37A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declar...06/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.1210A bill to extend the grant program for drug-endangered children.
05/22/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3056A bill to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil, and for other purposes.
05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3058A bill to prohibit the importation of certain products that contain or are derived from columbite...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3068A bill to require equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, and contrac...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803-4804)
S.879A bill to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.
05/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.3047A bill to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and math...05/21/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.569A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Prov...05/19/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/19/2008Received in the House.
S.2511A bill to amend the grant program for law enforcement armor vests to provide for a waiver of or r...05/15/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
S.RES.565A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.
05/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2991A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...05/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3988-3989)
S.3005A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the timely and e...05/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.558A resolution designating June 10, 2008, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the co...05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2993A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel ...05/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.537A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.557A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.961A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.554A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone...05/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.RES.534A resolution designating the month of May 2008 as "National Drug Court Month".
05/01/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3728-3729)
S.RES.548A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721)
S.2928A bill to ban bisphenol A in children's products.
04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.2930A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to extend to members with dependents the second bas...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.515A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.
04/29/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.533A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe.
04/29/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.2921A bill to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care...04/28/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.536A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, an organization ...04/28/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.538A resolution designating April 30, 2008, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and ...04/28/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
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