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Biography
MIKULSKI, Barbara Ann, a Representative and a Senator from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., July 20, 1936; graduated, Mount St. Agnes College 1958; received a graduate degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work 1965; social worker in Baltimore; college professor; member, Baltimore City Council 1971-1976; unsuccessful Democratic candidate for the United States Senate in 1974; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth Congress; reelected to the four succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1977, to January 3, 1987; was not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 1986, but was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1986; reelected in 1992, 1998 and 2004 for the term ending January 3, 2011; Democratic Conference secretary (1995-).
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.RES.540A resolution recognizing the historical significance of the sloop-of-war USS Constellation as a r...09/23/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.671A resolution congratulating the University of Maryland School of Medicine on its 200th anniversar...09/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.674A resolution designating September 22, 2008, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to rais...09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9215)
S.RES.607A resolution designating July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".
07/07/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6364-6365)
S.2516A bill to assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship, and for othe...06/26/2008Signed by President.
S.3182An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and ...06/23/2008Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mikulski. With writte...
S.2604A bill to establish the Baltimore National Heritage Area in the State of Maryland, and for other ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
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.J.RES.30A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008...
S.RES.332A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Defense and the Department...09/26/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12156)
S.RES.273A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issu...08/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.898A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease resear...08/03/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.281A resolution congratulating Cal Ripken Jr. for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, for ...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10052-10053)
S.1745An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and ...06/29/2007Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mikulski. With writte...
S.624A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide waivers relating to grants for preventiv...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
S.1354A bill to amend the definition of a law enforcement officer under subchapter III of chapter 83 an...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.1357A bill to amend the Law Enforcement Pay Equity Act of 2000 to permit certain annuitants of the re...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.1454A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial benefits for veterans, and for o...05/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1468A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial benefits for veterans, and for o...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6559)
S.1413A bill to provide for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids, and for other purp...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.197A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.
05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072)
S.1346A bill to amend conservation and biofuels programs of the Department of Agriculture to promote th...05/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1254A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the reductions in social secu...05/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1212A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit direct payment under the Medicar...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5098-5099)
S.988A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l...03/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.897A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide more help to Alzheimer's disease car...03/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.829A bill to reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housin...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.414A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act to r...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1242)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
10/03/2008Signed by President.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...10/03/2008Received in the House.
S.1738A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.2162A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...09/30/2008Presented to President.
S.RES.662A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the cou...09/30/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10130-10131)
S.RES.700A resolution congratulating Michael Phelps and the members and coaches of the United States Olymp...09/30/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.496A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.2606A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
09/26/2008S.AMDT.3477 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.3539A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...09/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3532A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
S.RES.651A resolution honoring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 50th anniversary o...09/22/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text:...
S.RES.670A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9213)
S.1070A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...09/18/2008Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
S.3525A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennia...09/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9036-9037)
S.3487A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunitie...09/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.RES.656A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...09/11/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.622A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...09/08/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...08/01/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
S.RES.624A resolution designating August 2008 as "National Truancy Prevention Month".
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.3383A bill to establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harr...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7926-7927)
S.3398A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State an...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7953-7954)
S.3412A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3413A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7971-7973)
S.RES.638A resolution supporting legislation promoting improved health care and access to health care for ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7975-7976)
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.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
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.3321A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide coordinated leadership in Federal effort...07/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.3237A bill to assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices.
07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6561)
S.3239A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to h...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6564-6565)
S.3246A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to set t...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6567)
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.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.2707A bill to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authoriza...06/27/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.1245A bill to reform mutual aid agreements for the National Capital Region.
06/26/2008Signed by President.
S.3191A bill to develop and promote a comprehensive plan for a national strategy to address harmful alg...06/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6162-6163)
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.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.3185A bill to provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengt...06/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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.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.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.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.3133A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee wi...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5631)
S.289A bill to establish the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, and for other pur...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.797A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.1991A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.3092A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure sufficient resources and increase efforts...06/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2942A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.
06/04/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
S.3080A bill to ensure parity between the temporary duty imposed on ethanol and tax credits provided on...06/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5041-5042)
S.J.RES.37A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declar...06/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.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.3067A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Dental Health Improvement Act. ...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803)
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.3037A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to improve the educational awards ...05/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4488-4489)
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.2511A bill to amend the grant program for law enforcement armor vests to provide for a waiver of or r...05/15/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
S.3012A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the a...05/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4108-4109)
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.RES.559A resolution designating May 15, 2008, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.81A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.
05/08/2008Received in the House.
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.553A resolution congratulating Charles County, Maryland, on the occasion of its 350th anniversary. ...05/06/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
S.845A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with...04/23/2008Signed by President.
S.2899A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans....04/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.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.2871A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title chapter 1607 of t...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.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.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.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.2824A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and pro...04/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2638)
S.RES.500A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
04/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2634-2635)
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.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.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.2760A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
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.CON.RES.69A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for Harr...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1712)
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.2702A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utiliza...03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2682A bill to direct United States funding to the United Nations Population Fund for certain purposes...02/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.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.2660A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that the mission and functions of Regional Transm...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1125-1126)
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.2630A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide in...02/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
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.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.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.2585A bill to provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Def...01/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2575A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2577A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.
01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497)
S.2578A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.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.2484A bill to rename the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development as the Eunice Kenne...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.2260A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...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.2501A bill to amend the Social Security Act to protect Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (C...12/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2481A bill to prohibit racial profiling.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469-15471)
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.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.2444A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainab...12/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.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.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.1642A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for ot...11/15/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
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.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.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.CON.RES.45A concurrent resolution commending the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation for its work in aiding c...11/13/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
S.2265An Act to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...11/08/2007Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
S.2320A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to covera...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14066-14067)
S.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.2267A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an income tax credit for eldercare e...10/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2268A bill to require issuers of long term care insurance to establish third party review processes f...10/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2279A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.
10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641)
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.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.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.349A resolution honoring Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...10/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
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.459A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies...10/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1446A bill to amend the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal c...10/04/2007Star Print ordered on Report 110-188.
S.2140A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.831A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an...10/03/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.343A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".
10/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.48A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the Unite...10/02/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12442-12443)
S.902A bill to provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserv...10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12347-12349)
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.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.2089A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the coverage gap in prescription...09/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.331A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Turkey should end its military occupation of...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12068)
S.2069A bill to increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic...09/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
S.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.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.576A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights. ...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11563)
S.1A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
09/14/2007Signed by President.