AKAKA, Daniel Kahikina, a Representative and a Senator from Hawaii; born in Honolulu, Hawaii, September 11, 1924; attended the public schools of Hawaii; graduated, Kamehameha School for Boys (high school) 1942; University of Hawaii: B.E., education 1952; professional certificate in secondary education 1953; professional school administrator’s certificate 1961; M.E., education 1966; served in United States Army 1945-1947; teacher 1953-1960; vice principal 1960; principal 1963-1971, all in Hawaii; program specialist, Compensatory Education 1968-1971; director, Hawaii Office of Economic Opportunity 1971-1974; special assistant, Hawaii Office of the Governor 1975-1976; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth and to the six succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1977, until May 15, 1990, when he resigned; appointed to the United States Senate on April 30, 1990, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Spark Masayuki Matsunaga and began his term May 16, 1990; elected by special election on November 6, 1990, as a Democrat to complete the term ending January 3, 1995; reelected in 1994 and again in 2000 for the term ending January 3, 2007.
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | S.2961 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the refinancing of home loans by veteran... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3715) |
| S.2969 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of the Department of Vetera... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3716-3717) |
| S.717 | A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005, to restore section 7212 of the Intelligence... | 04/29/2008 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government M... |
| S.2923 | A bill to provide for a three-year extension of the Senior Oversight Committee on wounded warrior... | 04/28/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3445) |
| S.2926 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify and update provisions of law relating to ... | 04/28/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3445-3446) |
| S.RES.497 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei... | 04/28/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.1315 | An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance veterans' insurance and housing benefits... | 04/24/2008 | S.AMDT.4576 Amendment SA 4576 proposed by Senator Akaka. (consideration: CR S3353-3354; text: CR... |
 | S.550 | A bill to preserve existing judgeships on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
| 04/18/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.2889 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans' health care benefits, and for ... | 04/17/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3160, S3161) |
| S.2864 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include improvement in quality of life in the ob... | 04/15/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3030-3031) |
| S.2220 | A bill to amend the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1963 to authorize certain appropriations.
| 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.2291 | A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain lan... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment... |
| S.2502 | A bill to provide for the establishment of a memorial within Kalaupapa National Historical Park l... | 04/09/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| S.2162 | A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve... | 04/08/2008 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a su... |
| S.2825 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a minimum disability rating for veterans... | 04/07/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2638) |
| S.2148 | A bill to provide for greater diversity within, and to improve policy direction and oversight of,... | 04/03/2008 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government M... |
| S.2796 | A bill to require a pilot program on the use of community-based organizations to ensure that vete... | 04/02/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2356-2357) |
| S.2797 | A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Dep... | 04/02/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2357) |
 | S.RES.495 | A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".
| 04/01/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2768 | A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150) |
| S.2737 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to grant jurisdiction to the United States Court of... | 03/10/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1819-1820) |
| S.2683 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify certain authorities relating to education... | 03/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1468-1469) |
| S.82 | A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Comptroller General to audit and evaluate the programs, a... | 02/29/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.2160 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pain care initiative in health care ... | 02/28/2008 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ... |
| S.2617 | A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2008, the rates of compensation for veterans with... | 02/08/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S819) |
| S.310 | A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with N... | 02/05/2008 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No... |
| S.1634 | A bill to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Nor... | 01/30/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| S.CON.RES.59 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that joint custody laws for fit pare... | 12/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15925) |
| S.274 | A bill to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of informat... | 12/17/2007 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. |
| S.2197 | A bill to establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council.
| 12/12/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ... |
| S.2462 | A bill to provide that before the Secretary of Defense may furlough any employee of the Departmen... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15250-15251) |
| S.RES.395 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. ... | 12/07/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2273 | A bill to enhance the functioning and integration of formerly homeless veterans who reside in per... | 11/09/2007 | Star Print ordered on the bill. |
| S.2309 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the service treatable as service engaged... | 11/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13991) |
| S.1163 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation and specially adapted housi... | 11/02/2007 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. |
| S.2238 | A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assis... | 10/25/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.2138 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within the Department of Veterans Affa... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2090 | A bill to protect privacy and security concerns in court records.
| 09/25/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2091 | A bill to increase the number of the court's active judges.
| 09/25/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.CON.RES.12 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celeb... | 09/25/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
| S.1233 | A bill to provide and enhance intervention, rehabilitative treatment, and services to veterans wi... | 09/20/2007 | Star Print ordered on the reported bill. |
| S.1728 | A bill to amend the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to reauthorize the Na Hoa Pili O Ka... | 09/17/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
| S.2057 | A bill to reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, to mo... | 09/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11593-11594) |
| S.2025 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility criteria for special mon... | 09/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2026 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, chapter 11, to clarify that an award of benefits ba... | 09/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2027 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, chapter 5, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans A... | 09/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.423 | A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2007, the rates of compensation for veterans with... | 07/24/2007 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ... |
| S.1757 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend or make permanent certain authorities for... | 07/10/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.1676 | A bill to extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated St... | 06/21/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.967 | A bill to amend chapter 41 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the establishment and a... | 06/13/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342.... |
| S.1345 | A bill to affirm that Federal employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual ... | 06/06/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ... |
| S.1511 | A bill to promote the development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologie... | 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6873) |
| S.1421 | A bill to provide for the maintenance, management, and availability for research of assets of Air... | 05/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6301) |
| S.1384 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal authority for adjustments to per diem pay... | 05/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6063-6064) |
| S.1270 | A bill to amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require the Pe... | 05/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5507) |
| S.RES.150 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei... | 05/02/2007 | Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (... |
| S.1252 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for uniformity in the awarding of disabi... | 04/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5309-5310) |
| S.1215 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and improve certain authorities of the Se... | 04/25/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.1176 | A bill to require enhanced disclosure to consumers regarding the consequences of making only mini... | 04/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4811-4812) |
| S.1133 | A bill to provide additional protections for recipients of the earned income tax credit.
| 04/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4612-4613) |
| S.1074 | A bill to provide for direct access to electronic tax return filing, and for other purposes.
| 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4212-4213) |
| S.RES.126 | A resolution designating April 2007 as "Financial Literacy Month".
| 03/27/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.714 | A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research faciliti... | 02/28/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2365) |
| S.671 | A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitation... | 02/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2179) |
| S.320 | A bill to provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other... | 02/15/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
| S.643 | A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of suppleme... | 02/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2087-2088) |
| S.451 | A bill to establish a National Foreign Language Coordination Council.
| 01/31/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1425-1426) |
| S.RES.55 | An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
| 01/31/2007 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs ordered to be reported an original measure. |
| S.394 | A bill to amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaugh... | 01/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1193-1194) |
| S.383 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care... | 01/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1070) |
| S.332 | A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify the investigative authorities of the... | 01/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| S.259 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Henry Kuualoha Giugni Kupuna Memorial Archives at th... | 01/11/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449) |
| S.68 | A bill for the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree).
| 01/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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| S.2504 | A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| S.2774 | A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. |
| S.22 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.2593 | A bill to establish a program at the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to carry o... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature... |
| S.2324 | A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the I... | 04/24/2008 | Received in the House. |
| S.RES.531 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
| 04/24/2008 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408) |
| S.RES.522 | A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r... | 04/22/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.RES.528 | A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
| 04/22/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.519 | A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights... | 04/18/2008 | Star Print ordered on the resolution. |
| S.999 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,... | 04/16/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2861 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the imposition of a separate fee fo... | 04/15/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.513 | A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated... | 04/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.970 | A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl... | 04/08/2008 | Committee on Finance. Hearings held. |
| S.357 | A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ... | 04/07/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.2816 | A bill to provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Hom... | 04/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2443-2444) |
| S.2819 | A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an... | 04/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446) |
| S.RES.501 | A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee... | 04/03/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N... |
| S.RES.485 | A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta... | 03/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2770 | A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system b... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151) |
| S.901 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati... | 03/12/2008 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.2681 | A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American... | 02/29/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432) |
| S.1200 | A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
| 02/28/2008 | Received in the House. |
| S.2232 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a demonstration program to adapt the less... | 02/27/2008 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.2631 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo... | 02/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980) |
| S.2071 | A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
| 02/12/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| S.RES.446 | A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
| 02/12/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.2579 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t... | 01/30/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498) |
| S.RES.430 | A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
| 01/25/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332) |
| S.1843 | A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen... | 01/24/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.2554 | A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.... | 01/24/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286) |
| S.RES.420 | A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
| 01/22/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2521 | A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
| 12/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008) |
| S.2498 | A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of... | 12/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917) |
| S.RES.409 | A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss... | 12/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2471 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of the Uniformed Service... | 12/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15463-15464) |
| S.543 | A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us... | 12/12/2007 | S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.911 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2452 | A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide protection to consumers with respect to certa... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15235-15236) |
| S.RES.400 | A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o... | 12/11/2007 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143) |
| S.1327 | A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.
| 12/05/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1382 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1661 | A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de... | 11/27/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of... |
| S.311 | A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri... | 11/14/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment.... |
| S.RES.378 | A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con... | 11/14/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.CON.RES.51 | A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho... | 11/14/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
| S.680 | A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purpos... | 11/08/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.RES.373 | A resolution encouraging all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preferen... | 11/08/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.365 | A resolution encouraging all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preferen... | 11/02/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13726) |
| S.1518 | A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize the Act, and for other ... | 11/01/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in t... |
| S.RES.356 | A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a... | 10/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572) |
| S.2219 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower ... | 10/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13263-13264) |
| S.456 | A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. |
| S.558 | A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2176 | A bill to promote the development of Native American small business concerns, and for other purpo... | 10/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| S.2188 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system ... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12998-12999) |
| S.474 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
| 10/16/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.RES.348 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
| 10/16/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2147 | A bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, ... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.2119 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.2112 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Invest... | 09/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1105 | A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089) |
| S.1543 | A bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy ... | 09/26/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-246. |
| S.2103 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction f... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12155, S12155-12156) |
| S.1756 | A bill to provide supplemental ex gratia compensation to the Republic of the Marshall Islands for... | 09/25/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-243. |
| S.RES.321 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ... | 09/19/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758) |
| S.2053 | A bill to amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improv... | 09/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11589-11592) |
| S.479 | A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
| 09/05/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101) |
| S.RES.306 | A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
| 09/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.22 | A resolution reaffirming the constitutional and statutory protections accorded sealed domestic ma... | 09/04/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am... |
| S.1253 | A bill to establish a fund for the National Park Centennial Challenge, and for other purposes.
| 08/02/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With pri... |
| S.1766 | A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other pu... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10775, S10776) |
| S.1936 | A bill to provide for a plebiscite on the future status of Puerto Rico.
| 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.RES.296 | A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".
| 08/02/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.547 | A bill to establish a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management, and for other purpose... | 08/01/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342.... |
| S.625 | A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au... | 08/01/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ... |
| S.RES.236 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to ... | 07/31/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.1895 | A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
| 07/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315) |
| S.1606 | A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w... | 07/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858) |
| S.1871 | A bill to provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in Sta... | 07/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9920-9921) |
| S.1852 | A bill to designate the Friday after Thanksgiving of each year as "Native American Heritage Day" ... | 07/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9777-9778) |
| S.1841 | A bill to provide a site for the National Women's History Museum in Washington, District of Colum... | 07/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659) |
| S.1842 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limit... | 07/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660) |
| S.761 | A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ... | 07/19/2007 | Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574) |
| S.1812 | A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen mentoring progra... | 07/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.271 | A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
| 07/13/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.231 | A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200... | 06/25/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| S.5 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ... | 06/20/2007 | Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. |
| S.RES.82 | A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".
| 06/20/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.215 | A resolution designating September 25, 2007, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
| 06/20/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.242 | A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als... | 06/20/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1041 | A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo... | 06/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843) |
| S.RES.231 | A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin... | 06/19/2007 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7845-7846) |
| S.J.RES.4 | A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived polic... | 06/18/2007 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment and with a preamble. Wi... |
| S.309 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes. ... | 06/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7625-7626) |
| S.381 | A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to invest... | 06/13/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment... |
| S.1616 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for ot... | 06/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7652-7653) |
| S.875 | A bill to improve energy security of the United States through a 50 percent reduction in the oil ... | 06/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511) |
| S.1589 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs fo... | 06/11/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7454-7455, S7455-7458) |
| S.RES.110 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-United St... | 06/11/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
 | S.J.RES.14 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no l... | 06/11/2007 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441) |
| S.1572 | A bill to increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals (including thos... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7345) |
| S.RES.223 | A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of the members of the Monuments, Fine Arts... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7195-7196) |
| S.RES.224 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7387) |
| S.1556 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for e... | 06/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1557 | A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro... | 06/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7184) |
| S.RES.220 | A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
| 06/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.236 | A bill to require reports to Congress on Federal agency use of data mining.
| 06/04/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi... |
| S.1478 | A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest Sy... | 05/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.1494 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty... | 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864) |
| S.1514 | A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
| 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875) |
| S.1529 | A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to end benefit erosion, support working families with... | 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6896-6897) |
| S.60 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in eme... | 05/23/2007 | Star Print ordered on the bill. |
| S.254 | A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
| 05/22/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1427 | A bill to establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as an independent agency, and for oth... | 05/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6303-6304) |
| S.399 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for pur... | 05/16/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.1415 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to improve screening an... | 05/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6198) |
| S.1359 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public and health professional awareness... | 05/10/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1328 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigratio... | 05/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5726-5727) |
| S.1332 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children ... | 05/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5731) |
| S.1319 | A bill to provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a per... | 05/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5659) |
| S.1287 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an offset against income tax refunds t... | 05/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1294 | A bill to strengthen national security by encouraging and assisting in the expansion and improvem... | 05/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5588-5589) |
| S.1275 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide... | 05/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.125 | A resolution designating May 18, 2007, as "Endangered Species Day", and encouraging the people of... | 05/01/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.1237 | A bill to increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firea... | 04/26/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.1244 | A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, ... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5219-5220) |
| S.1246 | A bill to establish and maintain a wildlife global animal information network for surveillance in... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5221) |
| S.1219 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayer protection and assistance, ... | 04/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5101-5102) |
| S.430 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment... | 04/24/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.1115 | A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption,... | 04/23/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-85. |
| S.RES.165 | A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ... | 04/23/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.164 | A resolution designating the week beginning April 22, 2007, as "Week of the Young Child".
| 04/20/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1164 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilizat... | 04/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4756) |
| S.1172 | A bill to reduce hunger in the United States.
| 04/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4777-4778) |
| S.RES.139 | A resolution commending General Peter J. Schoomaker for his extraordinary dedication to duty and ... | 04/18/2007 | Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4721-4722) |
| S.RES.157 | A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex... | 04/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.158 | A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".
| 04/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1117 | A bill to establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes. ... | 04/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4505-4506) |
| S.RES.149 | A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive... | 04/16/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.987 | A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels and for other pu... | 04/12/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 10:00 a.m. |
| S.1096 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain housing benefits to disabled mem... | 04/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4440-4441) |
| S.343 | A bill to extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.
| 04/11/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am... |
| S.1087 | A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of... | 04/11/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.442 | A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.
| 04/10/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11... |
| S.1084 | A bill to provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.
| 04/10/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4310) |
| S.682 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp... | 03/30/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1047 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts paid on be... | 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4179-4180) |
| S.991 | A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M... | 03/27/2007 |
