Biography
FEINSTEIN, Dianne, a Senator from California; born in San Francisco, Calif., June 22, 1933; attended the San Francisco public schools and graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart High School 1951; graduated, Stanford University 1955; member, California Women’s Board of Terms and Parole 1960-1966; member, San Francisco Board of Supervisors 1970-1978, serving as president 1970-1971, 1974-1975, 1978; mayor of San Francisco 1978-1988; director, Bank of California 1988-1989; co-chair, San Francisco Education Fund’s Permanent Fund 1988-1989; unsuccessful candidate for Governor of California 1990; elected in a special election on November 3, 1992, as a Democrat to the United States Senate to fill the term left vacant by the resignation of Pete Wilson and took the oath of office on November 10, 1992; reelected in 1994 and again in 2000 for the term ending January 3, 2007.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.27A bill to authorize the implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement.
05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
S.2967A bill to provide for certain Federal employee benefits to be continued for certain employees of ...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.RES.520A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".
04/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
S.2874A bill to amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a m...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1476A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resources study of the Tule ...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2841A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and title 46, United States Code, to establish a ma...04/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2947-2948)
S.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
S.2259A bill to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize ...04/08/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
S.357A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...04/07/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.980A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies.
04/02/2008Received in the House.
S.2806A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider the deci...04/02/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2361)
S.RES.488A resolution designating the week beginning March 16, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week".
03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2770A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system b...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
S.2750A bill to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consis...03/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2001-2002)
S.996A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for ce...03/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
S.1473A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to e...02/28/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
S.1474A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to plan, design and construct facilities to pro...02/28/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
S.CON.RES.67A concurrent resolution establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. ...02/28/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
S.CON.RES.68A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol by the Joint Congressio...02/28/2008Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.2624A bill to regulate political robocalls.
02/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S920-921)
S.2110A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 427 North Street ...02/06/2008Signed by President.
S.2595A bill to create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators, to develo...02/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S734-735)
S.2587A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarce...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550)
S.2588A bill to require that funds awarded to States and political subdivisions for the State Criminal ...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550)
S.RES.426A resolution congratulating the Stanford University women's cross country team on winning the 200...01/25/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.427A resolution congratulating the University of California at Berkeley men's water polo team for wi...01/25/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.428A resolution congratulating the University of Southern California women's soccer team on winning ...01/25/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2542A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide for enhanced disclosure under an open end cre...01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S105-107)
S.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.1249A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantana...12/11/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2423A bill to facilitate price transparency in markets for the sale of emission allowances, and for o...12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14851-14852)
S.RES.394A resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Association for Ca...12/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2206A bill to provide technical corrections to Public Law 109-116 (2 U.S.C. 2131a note) to extend the...11/19/2007Signed by President.
S.2386A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to authorize...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14628-14630)
S.2387A bill to establish guidelines and incentives for States to establish arsonist registries and to ...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14628-14630)
S.2388A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to increase ...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14628-14630)
S.2390A bill to promote fire-safe communities, and for other purposes.
11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14628-14630)
S.1347A bill to amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to modify the date as of which certain tribal ...11/06/2007Received in the House.
S.2275A bill to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of certain children's produ...10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13628)
S.2251A bill to ensure that individual homeowners that were not previously required to purchase flood i...10/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13490-13491)
S.2225A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify the tariff rate fo...10/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.456A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
S.RES.89An original resolution authorizing expenditures by committees of the Senate for the periods March...10/16/2007By Senator Feinstein from Committee on Rules and Administration filed written report. Report No. ...
S.RES.338A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
10/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.337A resolution authorizing the Committee on Rules and Administration to prepare a revised edition o...09/28/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2104A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify the temporary susp...09/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.321A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...09/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
S.2052A bill to allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the United Stat...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11588-11589)
S.2048A bill for the relief of Jose Buendia Balderas, Alicia Aranda De Buendia, and Ana Laura Beundia A...09/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11512)
S.1487A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require an individual, durable, voter-verifi...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10780-10781)
S.1964A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish new separate fee schedule are...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10806)
S.1054A bill to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize ...08/01/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
S.1472A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to create a Bureau of Reclamation partnership w...08/01/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With pr...
S.1475A bill to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize ...08/01/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With pr...
S.1914A bill to require a comprehensive nuclear posture review, and for other purposes.
08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10606-10608)
S.RES.290A resolution honoring the life and career of former San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Bill Walsh.
08/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1856A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make technical corrections to the new border tun...07/24/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.280A resolution congratulating the Anaheim Ducks for winning the 2007 Stanley Cup Championship.
07/24/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1844A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make technical corrections to the new border tun...07/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1820A bill to better provide for compensation for certain persons injured in the course of employment...07/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9615-9616)
S.1707A bill to reduce the duty on certain golf club components.
06/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1696An original bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and relat...06/26/2007Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Feinstein. With writt...
S.RES.257A resolution congratulating the University of California at Los Angeles for becoming the first un...06/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.CON.RES.40A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Tr...06/25/2007Received in the House.
S.214A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of Unite...06/14/2007Signed by President.
S.RES.224A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7387)
S.1553A bill to provide additional assistance to combat HIV/AIDS among young people, and for other purp...06/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7180-7181)
S.239A bill to require Federal agencies, and persons engaged in interstate commerce, in possession of ...05/31/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy under authority of the order of the Senate ...
S.1536A bill for the relief of Jose Alberto Martinez Moreno, Micaela Lopez Martinez, and Adilene Martin...05/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6960)
S.RES.216A resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Association for Ca...05/24/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6898)
S.RES.218A resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Sena...05/24/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.276A bill to strengthen the consequences of the fraudulent use of United States or foreign passports...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6519)
S.1436A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to add clementines to the list of fruits and vege...05/21/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1417A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress providing a mas...05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6268-6269)
S.1209A bill to provide for the continued administration of Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands National...05/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.1379A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to strike the exception to the reside...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6061)
S.1331A bill to regulate .50 BMG caliber sniper rifles.
05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5729-5731)
S.1316A bill to establish and clarify that Congress does not authorize persons convicted of dangerous c...05/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5658-5659)
S.RES.125A resolution designating May 18, 2007, as "Endangered Species Day", and encouraging the people of...05/01/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.182A resolution honoring the life of Jack Valenti.
05/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1112A bill to allow for the renegotiation of the payment schedule of contracts between the Secretary ...04/25/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. ...
S.1210A bill to extend the grant program for drug-endangered children.
04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5096)
S.1211A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide enhanced penalties for marketing control...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5097-5098)
S.1114A bill to reiterate the exclusivity of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 as the s...04/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4491-4492)
S.1043A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report to Congress on proposed ch...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4176)
S.1053A bill to provide for a resource study of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor in the...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4185)
S.1056A bill to provide for a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments f...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4188)
S.1073A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote the use of fuels with low lifecycle greenhouse gas e...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4210-4211)
S.238A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, to ...03/21/2007Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Security. He...
S.933A bill for the relief of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel.
03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3368-3369)
S.883A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to ...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3138-3139)
S.887A bill to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the Department of Agricul...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3141-3142)
S.841A bill for the relief of Alfredo Plascencia Lopez and Maria Del Refugio Plascencia.
03/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3002-3003)
S.844A bill to provide for the protection of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes.
03/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3004-3005)
S.CON.RES.18A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Ernest Gallo.
03/09/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2977)
S.RES.100A resolution designating the week beginning March 12, 2007, as "National Safe Place Week".
03/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.98A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing a...03/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.J.RES.3A joint resolution to specify an expiration date for the authorization of use of military force u...02/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2216-2217)
S.608A bill to improve the allocation of grants through the Department of Homeland Security, and for o...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2030-2031)
S.594A bill to limit the use, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions.
02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1972-1974)
S.577A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add a provision relating to reporting and recordkee...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1920-1921)
S.RES.63An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
01/31/2007Committee on Rules and Administration. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Feinstein. ...
S.149A bill to address the effect of the death of a defendant in Federal criminal proceedings.
01/30/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.416A bill for the relief of Denes Fulop and Gyorgyi Fulop.
01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1285-1286)
S.417A bill for the relief of Claudia Marquez Rico.
01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1286)
S.418A bill for the relief of Shigeru Yamada.
01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1286-1288)
S.419A bill for the relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo, Maria Elna Cobian Arreola, Nayely Bibiana Arr...01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1288-1289)
S.420A bill for the relief of Jacqueline W. Coats.
01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1289-1290)
S.421A bill for the relief of Robert Liang and Alice Liang.
01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1290-1291)
S.405A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to specify the purposes for wh...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1239-1240)
S.340A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United...01/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S766-767)
S.317A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a program to regulate the emission of greenhouse g...01/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S681)
S.256A bill to harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses under section 112 and 114 of ti...01/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S446-447)
S.237A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United...01/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S361-363)
S.249A bill to permit the National Football League to restrict the movement of its franchises, and fo...01/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S388-389)
S.206A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and w...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S283-284)
S.182A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to improve the ability of State and local...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S167-168)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2774A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.2991A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...05/08/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 728.
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.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/08/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.961A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2593A bill to establish a program at the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to carry o...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
S.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.24A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require a health advisory and monitoring of drinki...05/06/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
S.2970A bill to enhance the ability of drinking water utilities in the United States to develop and imp...05/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as int...
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.2935A bill to prevent the destruction of terrorist and criminal national instant criminal background ...04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3512-3513)
S.431A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....04/28/2008By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-332.
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
S.2909A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the study of the Western States Tra...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1551A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of ...04/22/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.528A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.2888A bill to protect the property and security of homeowners who are subject to foreclosure proceedi...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3160)
S.2684A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing ...04/16/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation a...
S.2109A bill to designate certain Federal lands in Riverside County, California, as wilderness, to desi...04/15/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held.
S.2867A bill to authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms sm...04/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3031-3032)
S.RES.513A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...04/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1638A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
04/07/2008Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277).
S.579A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...04/03/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2136A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.
04/03/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
S.2819A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446)
S.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.2756A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background che...04/01/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.495A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".
04/01/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.694A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ...03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2769A bill to authorize appropriate use of information in the Firearms Trace Database, and for other ...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2121-2122)
S.2784A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the food labeling requirements...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2159)
S.2785A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2274A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prevent the abuse of dextromethorphan, and for o...03/12/2008Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held.
S.RES.178A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in...03/10/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (tex...
S.RES.476A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.RES.462A resolution designating the first week of April 2008 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
03/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1654)
S.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
S.RES.96A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Harriett Woods will be remembered as a pione...02/29/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2305A bill to prevent voter caging.
02/27/2008Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
S.2635A bill to expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the C...02/25/2008Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.1499A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution from marine vessels.
02/14/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.m.
S.2636A bill to provide needed housing reform.
02/14/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
S.1685A bill to reduce the sentencing disparity between powder and crack cocaine violations, and to pro...02/13/2008Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held.
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.RES.449A resolution condemning in the strongest possible terms President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's s...02/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S922)
S.2618A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for...02/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2605A bill to require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firear...02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S787)
S.RES.445A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of ...02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S795-796)
S.2168A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.2577A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.
01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497)
S.2565A bill to establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty ...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S447-448)
S.2555A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...01/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.389A resolution commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command head...12/19/2007Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16056)
S.CON.RES.53A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ...12/19/2007Received in the House.
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.2500A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings.
12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15917-15918)
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2096A bill to amend the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephon...12/17/2007The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.406A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the...12/14/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653)
S.506A bill to improve efficiency in the Federal Government through the use of high-performance green ...12/12/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.911A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...12/12/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1785A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish deadlines by which the Administrator of the Enviro...12/12/2007By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. ...
S.2452A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide protection to consumers with respect to certa...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15235-15236)
S.2460A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249)
S.RES.400A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143)
S.2426A bill to provide for congressional oversight of United States agreements with the Government of ...12/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.2429A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to equalize the limit on the liability for oil tank...12/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2430A bill to prevent maritime emergencies, and for other purposes.
12/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1327A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.
12/05/2007Received in the House.
S.2413A bill to provide death and disability benefits for aerial firefighters who work on a contract ba...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14797-14798)
S.2418A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and ...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14799)
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1679A bill to provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipatio...12/04/2007Received in the House.
S.2290A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16731 Santa Ana A...12/04/2007Received in the House.
S.2332A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...12/04/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30...
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.367A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom an...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.385A resolution honoring those who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 2007...11/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.CON.RES.51A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
S.2347A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net ...11/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2316A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
11/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.950A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1518A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize the Act, and for other ...11/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in t...
S.2287A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage depletion allowance fo...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13687-13688)
S.2277A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the issuance of q...10/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2257A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13521-13522)
S.RES.357A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Aware...10/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2235A bill to designate the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, in Sta...10/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.J.RES.22A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...