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Biography
LAUTENBERG, Frank Raleigh, a Senator from New Jersey; born in Paterson, Passaic County, N.J., January 23, 1924; graduated, Columbia University School of Business, New York City 1949; served in the United States Army Signal Corps 1942-1946; businessman; commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 1978-1982; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1982 for the term commencing January 3, 1983; subsequently appointed by the Governor on December 27, 1982, to complete the unexpired term of Nicholas F. Brady; reelected in 1988 and 1994 and served from December 27, 1982, to January 3, 2001; chose not to run for reelection in 2000; again elected to the United States Senate in 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2700A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to double liability limits for single-hull tankers ...08/22/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer under authority of the order...
S.3198A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the navigation of submersible or se...07/31/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
S.3416A bill to amend section 40122(a) of title 49, United States Code, to improve the dispute resoluti...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.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.3199A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor main...06/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3174A bill to improve port and intermodal supply chain security.
06/20/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1039A bill to extend the authorization for the Coastal Heritage Trail in the State of New Jersey.
06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3115A bill to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of th...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3094A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of the Long Path Trail, a s...06/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1581A bill to establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monit...05/22/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.3060A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the payment of monthly special pay for m...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.3040A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the exposure of children, workers, and...05/20/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2685A bill to prohibit cigarette manufacturers from making claims or representations based on data de...05/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favo...
S.2699A bill to require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls, and for other purposes....05/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favora...
S.2997A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.
05/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favora...
S.3021A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to length and weight limitations for b...05/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.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.2976A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive...05/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2983A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent and cure diabetes and to promote and imp...05/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2964A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2941A bill to improve airport runway safety, and for other purposes.
04/30/2008Read 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.2912A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to ...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1853A bill to promote competition, to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband ...04/22/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.1889A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents an...03/03/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.2577A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.
01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497)
S.595A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provis...12/19/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.2493A bill to prohibit the limitation of certain air traffic in the New York and New Jersey region. ...12/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.1778A bill to authorize certain activities of the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.
10/19/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.RES.354A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 35th anniversary of the enactment o...10/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.148A bill to establish the Paterson Great Falls National Park in the State of New Jersey, and for ot...09/27/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.2080A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that sewage treatment plants mo...09/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11859-11860)
S.RES.269A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee shoul...08/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1944A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793)
S.1835A bill to require a report and audit on the transfer of personnel and functions from Fort Monmout...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1836A bill to require the Comptroller General to address certain questions in connection with the clo...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.226A resolution recognizing the month of November 2007 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month"....07/16/2007Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.RES.243A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and the considerable ...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1594A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to improve port safety and security for especially ...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7554)
S.1575A bill to encourage the effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes...06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1555A bill to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administra...06/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1535A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Foreign Trade Zones Act to simplify the...05/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1506A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify provisions relating to beach mo...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6868)
S.1411A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish within the Environmental Protection Agency an offi...05/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6195-6196)
S.1234A bill to strengthen the liability of parent companies for violations of sanctions by foreign ent...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5214)
S.1237A bill to increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firea...04/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.156A resolution commending the achievements of the Rutgers University women's basketball team and ap...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.972A bill to provide for the reduction of adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transm...03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3625)
S.918A bill to authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal railroad safety laws for fisc...03/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.836A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer ove...03/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.719A bill to amend section 10501 of title 49, United States Code, to exclude solid waste disposal fr...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2371)
S.RES.85A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the creation of refugee populations in ...02/16/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2180-2181)
S.604A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to limit increases in the certain costs of health c...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2025-2026)
S.615A bill to provide the nonimmigrant spouses and children of nonimmigrant aliens who perished in th...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2043)
S.354A bill to provide for disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus bui...01/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3370A bill to resolve pending claims against Libya by United States nationals, and for other purposes...08/31/2008Cleared for White House.
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.3446A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of cer...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.24A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require a health advisory and monitoring of drinki...07/31/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
S.150A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of pregnant women, fetuses, inf...07/31/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
S.1911A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of susceptible populations, inc...07/31/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.2549A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an Intera...07/31/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3109A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Pro...07/31/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. 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.RES.631A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Senate has lost confidence in the Admini...07/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S76...
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.3268A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect t...07/25/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7435-7436)
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.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.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.3277A bill to amend title 31 of the United States Code to require that Federal children's programs be...07/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
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.3224A bill to increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the pu...07/07/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.1692A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
06/30/2008Signed 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.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.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...06/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...06/20/2008Received in the House.
S.3150A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator of Federal Aviation Admin...06/18/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.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.3099A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Department of Defense for propaganda purposes within t...06/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2355A bill to amend the National Climate Program Act to enhance the ability of the United States to d...06/05/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments an...
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.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.879A bill to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.
05/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.2643A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Ag...05/13/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
S.RES.562A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors as the organization begins its 25th year of se...05/13/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.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.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.2952A bill to improve food safety through mandatory meat, meat product, poultry, and poultry product ...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.2950A bill to increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individu...04/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.542A resolution designating April 2008 as "National STD Awareness Month".
04/30/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3599-3600)
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.2934A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prov...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
S.2918A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes....04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.531A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
04/24/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408)
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.2895A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to maintain eligibility, for Federal PLUS loans,...04/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3208)
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.RES.520A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".
04/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
S.999A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...04/16/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2858A bill to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Con...04/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3028-3029)
S.1418A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi...04/09/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su...
S.1870A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United...04/09/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.m.
S.2329A bill to establish the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey as the ...04/09/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.357A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...04/07/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1638A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
04/07/2008Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277).
S.579A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...04/03/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2819A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446)
S.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.2799A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl...04/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2793A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe a rule prohibiting deceptive advertisi...04/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.2790A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of comprehensive c...03/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2234)
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.1580A bill to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.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.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.RES.481A resolution designating April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts t...03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163)
S.2753A bill to protect consumers, and especially young consumers, from skyrocketing credit card debt, ...03/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.2723A bill to expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, ...03/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.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.82A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Comptroller General to audit and evaluate the programs, a...02/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2634A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and d...02/28/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1334-1364)
S.RES.463A resolution congratulating Vivian Stringer on winning 800 games in women's college basketball. ...02/28/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1387)
S.428A bill to amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, and for other purposes...02/27/2008Received in the House.
S.2633A bill to provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq.
02/27/2008Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S1258)
S.2668A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
S.2666A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140)
S.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.2641A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of inf...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1058-1059)
S.2652A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum ...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1068)
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.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.2620A bill to provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the...02/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.432A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
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.1892A bill to reauthorize the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
02/05/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.RES.434A resolution designating the week of February 10-16, 2008, as "National Drug Prevention and Educa...02/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S671)
S.RES.441A resolution congratulating the New York Giants on their victory in Super Bowl XLII.
02/04/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2586A bill to provide States with fiscal relief through a temporary increase in the Federal medical a...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S547-548)
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.2569A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448)
S.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...01/24/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S.2554A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes....01/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
S.2400A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.2544A bill to provide for a program of temporary extended unemployment compensation.
01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S108)
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008)
S.2523A bill to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United Stat...12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16014-16015)
S.RES.415A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of William Karnet "Bill" Willi...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
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.274A bill to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of informat...12/17/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
S.1839A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpe...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
S.2481A bill to prohibit racial profiling.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469-15471)
S.543A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...12/12/2007S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2439A bill to require the National Incident Based Reporting System, the Uniform Crime Reporting Progr...12/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15064)
S.RES.397A resolution recognizing the 2007-2008 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology and ce...12/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2107A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 570 Broadway in B...12/04/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14748)
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.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.2369A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493)
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.2352A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries greater ...11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14401)
S.RES.299A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
11/14/2007S.AMDT.3677 Amendment SA 3677 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Menendez. (consideration: C...
S.RES.378A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.382A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2330A bill to authorize a pilot program within the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Ur...11/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 T