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Biography
LIEBERMAN, Joseph I., a Senator from Connecticut; born in Stamford, Fairfield County, Ct., February 24, 1942; attended Stamford public schools; graduated from Yale University 1964; received law degree from Yale Law School 1967; member of Connecticut state senate 1970-1980, majority leader 1974-1980; attorney general of Connecticut 1983, 1986-1988; author; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1988; reelected in 1994 and 2000 for the term ending January 3, 2007; unsuccessful candidate for vice president on Democratic ticket with Al Gore, Jr., in 2000; chair, Committee on Governmental Affairs (One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003]); unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for president, 2004.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3175A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reauthoriz...06/25/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments f...
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.2191A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ...05/20/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.2457A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe...05/08/2008Signed by President.
S.2988A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public and private research efforts to d...05/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3894)
S.2957A bill to modernize credit union net worth standards, advance credit union efforts to promote eco...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3708-3710)
S.1247A bill to amend the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to limit the devel...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2772A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the investigation of suicides commit...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2778A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to expand certain bonus and special pay authorities...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.472A resolution commending the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at a...03/04/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2564A bill to make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office, and for othe...01/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008)
S.2321A bill to amend the E-Government Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347) to reauthorize appropriations, ...12/11/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2445An original bill to provide for the flexibility of certain disaster relief funds, and for improve...12/11/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by S...
S.RES.401A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications. ...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143-...
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.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.2212A bill to support the establishment and operations of Teachers Professional Development Institute...10/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13157)
S.RES.210A resolution honoring the accomplishments of Stephen Joel Trachtenberg as president of the George...09/27/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12314-12315)
S.1257A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat...09/18/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632)
S.2001A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10908-10909, S10928-10929)
S.2010A bill to require prisons and other detention facilities holding Federal prisoners or detainees u...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1832A bill to reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservatio...07/31/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-406. 9:30 a.m.
S.280A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the Un...07/24/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions t...
S.686A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutiona...06/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.1397A bill to increase the allocation of visas for certain highly skilled workers and to reduce fraud...05/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1196A bill to improve mental health care for wounded members of the Armed Forces, and for other purpo...05/04/2007Star Print ordered on S.1196.
S.1246A bill to establish and maintain a wildlife global animal information network for surveillance in...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5221)
S.1162A bill to amend the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act with respect to the labeling o...04/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1033A bill to assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing f...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4169)
S.RES.135A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should support independenc...03/29/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4215-4216)
S.948A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for the establishment of a pro...03/28/2007Star Print ordered on S. 948.
S.871A bill to establish and provide for the treatment of Individual Development Accounts, and for oth...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.60An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governm...01/31/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by S...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.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.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...06/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
S.RES.596A resolution congratulating the Boston Celtics on winning the 2008 National Basketball Associatio...06/23/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5971-5972)
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.3170A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release o...06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3144A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
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.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.553A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile Riv...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.RES.588A resolution honoring Dr. Feng Shan Ho, a man of great courage and humanity, who saved the lives ...06/06/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2829A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...06/03/2008Signed by President.
S.RES.550A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements ma...06/03/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
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.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.CON.RES.85A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckl...05/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.431A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....05/21/2008Received in the House.
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.2844A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify provisions relating to beach mo...05/21/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
S.RES.573A resolution recognizing Cuba Solidarity Day and the struggle of the Cuban people as they continu...05/21/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.RES.570A resolution congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with th...05/19/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3016A bill to direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet crime prevention education p...05/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.3008A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F...05/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.556A resolution congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administra...05/08/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2977A bill to create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United St...05/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3793-3794)
S.2965A bill to require a report on the inclusion of severe and acute Post Traumatic Stress Disorder am...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.2931A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt complex rehabilitation products ...04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3510)
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.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.2938A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for membe...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.2920A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
S.RES.497A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei...04/28/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.524A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...04/28/2008Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.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.334A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthi...04/24/2008S.AMDT.4577 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2324A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the I...04/24/2008Received in the House.
S.923A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail...04/23/2008Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m.
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.1810A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the provision of scientifically sound i...04/21/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.550A bill to preserve existing judgeships on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
04/18/2008Signed by President.
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.2887A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a survey to determine the level of...04/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.2890A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a highway fuel tax holiday.
04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3161-3162)
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.2865A bill to permit qualified withdrawals from a capital construction fund account under chapter 535...04/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3031)
S.RES.470A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Ch...04/14/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2...
S.789A bill to prevent abuse of Government credit cards.
04/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment...
S.1921A bill to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for t...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2606A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
04/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment...
S.2839A bill to provide emergency relief for United States businesses and industries currently employin...04/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1870A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United...04/09/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.357A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...04/07/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1638A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
04/07/2008Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277).
S.2822A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exporta...04/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2613-2614)
S.579A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...04/03/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2819A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446)
S.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.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.1042A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...03/13/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.2759A bill to provide for Kindergarten Plus programs.
03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2142)
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.2776A bill to provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunit...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2780A bill to require an electronic database of information on the incidence of suicide among members...03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2781A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the per resident payment floor...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2157-2159)
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.483A resolution recognizing the first weekend of May 2008 as "Ten Commandments Weekend".
03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2164)
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.2748A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish physical activity guidelin...03/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2001)
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.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.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.466A resolution honoring the life of William F. Buckley, Jr.
02/29/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2160A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pain care initiative in health care ...02/28/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
S.2672A bill to provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communi...02/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1272-1273)
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.RES.439A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati...02/14/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2627A bill to provide for a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and to enha...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S971-972)
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.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.2609A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S791-792)
S.2598A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acqui...02/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739-740)
S.2144A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of feasibility relating to the const...01/31/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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.RES.429A resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless wor...01/29/2008Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...01/24/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S.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.J.RES.13A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Ass...12/26/2007Signed by President.
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.1523A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from the Capitol power pl...12/19/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.1784A bill to amend the Small Business Act to improve programs for veterans, and for other purposes. ...12/19/2007Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.2522A bill to amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all c...12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16010-16011)
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.CON.RES.53A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ...12/19/2007Received in the House.
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.CON.RES.60A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to negotiating a free trade agr...12/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15925-15926)
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.RES.388A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National Teen Datin...12/17/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble 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.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.2004A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish epilepsy centers of excellence in the ...12/12/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
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.399A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that certain benchmarks must be met before certai...12/10/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15077-15078)
S.J.RES.26A joint resolution supporting a base Defense Budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of...12/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2421A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits to individuals who have...12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14850-14851)
S.2428A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through wh...12/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2408A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require physician utilization of the Me...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14788-14789)
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2405A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743)
S.2389A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative minimum tax credit ...11/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2372A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on cert...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.2292A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention...11/14/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342....
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.680A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purpos...11/08/2007Received in the House.
S.522A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the Uni...11/07/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.775A bill to establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States.
11/07/2007By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. ...
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
11/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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.2063A bill to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the economic...10/31/2007Committee on the Budget. Hearings held.
S.1498A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit the import, export, transportation, ...10/29/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With writte...
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.358A resolution expressing the importance of friendship and cooperation between the United States an...10/29/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13524)
S.RES.359A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2007 World Series.
10/29/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2246A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend eligibility for Federal TRIO programs ...10/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.RES.22A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
S.CON.RES.44A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul...10/19/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.RES.258A resolution recognizing the historical and educational significance of the Atlantic Freedom Tour...10/18/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.351A resolution designating the week beginning October 21, 2007, as "National Character Counts Week"...10/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.456A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
S.558A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2182A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to mental health services.
10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12993-12994)
S.2183A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for community-based mental health...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12996)
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2169A bill to temporarily increase the portfolio caps applicable to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, to pr...10/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2172A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to p...10/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12941)
S.2020A bill to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2010, to r...10/15/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and an amendment to t...
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.742An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-con...10/05/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.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.2129A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the infrastructure foundation for ...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.342A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp...10/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2123A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.339A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.
10/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1267A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...09/27/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.774A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091)
S.1105A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089)
S.2103A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction f...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12155, S12155-12156)
S.1905A bill to provide for a rotating schedule for regional selection of delegates to a national Presi...09/19/2007Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
S.2059A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ...09/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2060A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a Volunteer Teach...09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11656-11657)
S.1182A bill to amend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 ...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
09/14/2007Signed by President.
S.2042A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct activities to rapidly a...09/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11510-11511)
S.RES.316A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L...09/11/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...