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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,

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3013A bill to provide for retirement equity for Federal employees in nonforeign areas outside the 48 ...10/02/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3023A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and enhance compensation and pension, ho...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.967A bill to amend chapter 41 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the establishment and a...10/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amend...
S.2148A bill to provide for greater diversity within, and to improve policy direction and oversight of,...10/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
S.3665A bill to amend chapter 63 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the rate of accrual of annua...10/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10325)
S.2162A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...09/30/2008Presented to President.
S.2617A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify increases in the rates of compensation fo...09/24/2008Became Public Law No: 110-324.
S.1315An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance veterans' insurance and housing benefits...09/23/2008Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
S.2969A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of the Department of Vetera...09/18/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a su...
S.3527A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize advance appropriations for certain med...09/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9037-9038)
S.3410A bill to authorize a grant program to provide for expanded access to mainstream financial instit...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7968-7969)
S.3339An original bill to amend chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify and improve auth...07/26/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Akaka. With writte...
S.2291A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain lan...07/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
S.3000A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include Federally recognized tribal organization...05/08/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3979)
S.2984A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance veterans' benefits, and for o...05/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3798)
S.2961A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the refinancing of home loans by veteran...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3715)
S.717A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005, to restore section 7212 of the Intelligence...04/29/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government M...
S.2923A bill to provide for a three-year extension of the Senior Oversight Committee on wounded warrior...04/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3445)
S.2926A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify and update provisions of law relating to ...04/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3445-3446)
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.550A bill to preserve existing judgeships on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
04/18/2008Signed by President.
S.2889A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans' health care benefits, and for ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3160, S3161)
S.2864A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include improvement in quality of life in the ob...04/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3030-3031)
S.2220A bill to amend the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1963 to authorize certain appropriations.
04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2502A bill to provide for the establishment of a memorial within Kalaupapa National Historical Park l...04/09/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.2825A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a minimum disability rating for veterans...04/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2638)
S.2796A bill to require a pilot program on the use of community-based organizations to ensure that vete...04/02/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2356-2357)
S.2797A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Dep...04/02/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2357)
S.RES.495A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".
04/01/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2768A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150)
S.2737A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to grant jurisdiction to the United States Court of...03/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1819-1820)
S.2683A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify certain authorities relating to education...03/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1468-1469)
S.82A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Comptroller General to audit and evaluate the programs, a...02/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.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.310A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with N...02/05/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
S.1634A bill to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Nor...01/30/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.CON.RES.59A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that joint custody laws for fit pare...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15925)
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.2197A bill to establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council.
12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.2462A bill to provide that before the Secretary of Defense may furlough any employee of the Departmen...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15250-15251)
S.RES.395A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. ...12/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2273A bill to enhance the functioning and integration of formerly homeless veterans who reside in per...11/09/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.2309A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the service treatable as service engaged...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13991)
S.1163A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation and specially adapted housi...11/02/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
S.2238A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assis...10/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2138A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within the Department of Veterans Affa...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2090A bill to protect privacy and security concerns in court records.
09/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2091A bill to increase the number of the court's active judges.
09/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.CON.RES.12A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celeb...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.1233A bill to provide and enhance intervention, rehabilitative treatment, and services to veterans wi...09/20/2007Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
S.1728A bill to amend the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to reauthorize the Na Hoa Pili O Ka...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.2057A bill to reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, to mo...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11593-11594)
S.2025A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility criteria for special mon...09/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2026A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, chapter 11, to clarify that an award of benefits ba...09/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2027A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, chapter 5, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans A...09/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.423A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2007, the rates of compensation for veterans with...07/24/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
S.1757A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend or make permanent certain authorities for...07/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1676A bill to extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated St...06/21/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1345A bill to affirm that Federal employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual ...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.1511A bill to promote the development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologie...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6873)
S.1421A bill to provide for the maintenance, management, and availability for research of assets of Air...05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6301)
S.1384A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal authority for adjustments to per diem pay...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6063-6064)
S.1270A bill to amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require the Pe...05/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5507)
S.RES.150A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei...05/02/2007Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (...
S.1252A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for uniformity in the awarding of disabi...04/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5309-5310)
S.1215A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and improve certain authorities of the Se...04/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1176A bill to require enhanced disclosure to consumers regarding the consequences of making only mini...04/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4811-4812)
S.1133A bill to provide additional protections for recipients of the earned income tax credit.
04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4612-4613)
S.1074A bill to provide for direct access to electronic tax return filing, and for other purposes.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4212-4213)
S.RES.126A resolution designating April 2007 as "Financial Literacy Month".
03/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.714A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research faciliti...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2365)
S.671A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitation...02/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2179)
S.320A bill to provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other...02/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.643A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of suppleme...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2087-2088)
S.451A bill to establish a National Foreign Language Coordination Council.
01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1425-1426)
S.RES.55An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/31/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs ordered to be reported an original measure.
S.394A bill to amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaugh...01/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1193-1194)
S.383A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care...01/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1070)
S.332A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify the investigative authorities of the...01/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.259A bill to authorize the establishment of the Henry Kuualoha Giugni Kupuna Memorial Archives at th...01/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449)
S.68A bill for the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree).
01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-373.
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.2816A bill to provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Hom...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.547A bill to establish a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management, and for other purpose...10/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
S.3651A bill to provide for the settlement of certain claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement ...09/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10069-10070, S10074)
S.3612A bill to protect citizens and legal residents of the United States from unreasonable searches an...09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9671-9673)
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.3426A bill to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend comparability pay adjustments to member...09/23/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3175A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reauthoriz...09/22/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amend...
S.RES.670A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9213)
S.1680A bill to provide for the inclusion of certain non-Federal land in the Izembek National Wildlife ...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1756A bill to provide supplemental ex gratia compensation to the Republic of the Marshall Islands for...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.381A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to invest...09/11/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
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.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.3356A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...07/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.2774A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ...07/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
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.RES.576A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
07/11/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
S.3252A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance cons...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6572-6574)
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.3200A bill to develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs.
06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.2593A bill to establish a program at the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to carry o...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.241A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements to protect...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.RES.590A resolution celebrating the 233rd birthday of the Army and commending the men and women of the A...06/10/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.575A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for veteran entrepreneurs.
05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4807)
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.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.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.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.2912A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to ...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.531A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
04/24/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408)
S.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.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.2861A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the imposition of a separate fee fo...04/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.513A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...04/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.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.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.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.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.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2232A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a demonstration program to adapt the less...02/27/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-368.
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
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.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.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.2471A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of the Uniformed Service...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15463-15464)
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.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.RES.400A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143)
S.1327A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.
12/05/2007Received in the House.
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.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.680A bill to ensure proper oversight and accountability in Federal contracting, and for other purpos...11/08/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.373A resolution encouraging all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preferen...11/08/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.365A resolution encouraging all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preferen...11/02/2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13726)
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.RES.356A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a...10/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572)
S.2219A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower ...10/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13263-13264)
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.2176A bill to promote the development of Native American small business concerns, and for other purpo...10/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S.2188A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12998-12999)
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.RES.348A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
10/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2147A bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.2112A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Invest...09/27/2007Read 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.1543A bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy ...09/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-246.
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.RES.321A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...09/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
S.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.2053A bill to amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improv...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11589-11592)
S.479A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
09/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)
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...
S.RES.22A resolution reaffirming the constitutional and statutory protections accorded sealed domestic ma...09/04/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
S.1253A bill to establish a fund for the National Park Centennial Challenge, and for other purposes.
08/02/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With pri...
S.1766A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other pu...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10775, S10776)
S.1936A bill to provide for a plebiscite on the future status of Puerto Rico.
08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.RES.296A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".
08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.625A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...08/01/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.RES.236A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to ...07/31/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1895A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
S.1606A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)
S.1871A bill to provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in Sta...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9920-9921)
S.1852A bill to designate the Friday after Thanksgiving of each year as "Native American Heritage Day" ...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9777-9778)
S.1841A bill to provide a site for the National Women's History Museum in Washington, District of Colum...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659)
S.1842A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limit...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660)
S.761A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...07/19/2007Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
S.1812A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen mentoring progra...07/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.5A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ...06/20/2007Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S.RES.82A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.215A resolution designating September 25, 2007, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.242A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1041A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843)
S.RES.231A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/19/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7845-7846)
S.J.RES.4A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived polic...06/18/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment and with a preamble. Wi...
S.309A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes. ...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7625-7626)
S.1616A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for ot...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7652-7653)
S.875A bill to improve energy security of the United States through a 50 percent reduction in the oil ...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (C