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Biography
BAYH, Birch Evans, (father of Evan Bayh), a Senator from Indiana; born in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Ind., January 22, 1928; attended the public schools; served in the United States Army 1946-1948; graduated Purdue University School of Agriculture at Lafayette in 1951; attended Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1952-1953; graduated Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, 1960; was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1961 and commenced practice in Terre Haute; farmer and lawyer; member, State house of representatives 1954-1962, serving as minority leader in 1957 and 1961 and as speaker in 1959; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1962; reelected in 1968 and 1974 and served from January 3, 1963, to January 3, 1981; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1980;

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3332A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prov...07/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.3056A bill to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil, and for other purposes.
05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2534A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin L...05/12/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)
S.2724A bill to amend the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 t...03/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2023A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 805 Main Street i...01/22/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S156)
S.2463A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat t...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2362A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional standard deduction for...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.522A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the Uni...11/07/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2253A bill to provide adjustments in payment to certain hospitals under the Medicaid program.
10/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2158A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit Medicare beneficiaries to contin...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2068A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional standard deduction for...09/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1932A bill to amend the Small Business Act to increase SBIR and STTR program expenditures.
08/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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.1822A bill to amend the Federal Direct Loan Program to provide that interest shall not accrue on Fede...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1830A bill to amend the Federal Direct Loan Program to provide that interest shall not accrue on Fede...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1794A bill to amend the Federal Direct Loan Program to provide that interest shall not accrue on Fede...07/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1741A bill to modernize the manufactured housing loan insurance program under title I of the National...06/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1626A bill to amend title XIV of the Social Security Act to ensure funding for grants to promote resp...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1501A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate the current education tax incent...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1226A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish programs to improve the quality...04/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1109A bill to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health to carry out breast cancer resea...04/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1113A bill to facilitate the provision of care and services for members of the Armed Forces for traum...04/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.601A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require broker reporting of customer's basis...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1978-1979)
S.339A bill to promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing th...01/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1070A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...09/10/2008Committee on Finance. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-215. 10:00 a.m.
S.1577A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require screening, including n...09/10/2008Committee on Finance. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-215. 10:00 a.m.
S.3038A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the adoption incentives p...09/10/2008Committee on Finance. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-215. 10:00 a.m.
S.3362A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
08/22/2008Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Kerry under authority of th...
S.RES.627A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of ...08/01/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)
S.J.RES.45A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regar...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8006-8014)
S.1276A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor elect...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.622A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3322A bill to provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midw...07/30/2008S.AMDT.5254 Referred to the Committee on Finance. To make a technical correction.
S.1515A bill to establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence...07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
S.3325A bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. ...07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7280-7281)
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.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.1738A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t...07/07/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.RES.594A resolution designating September 2008 as "Tay-Sachs Awareness Month".
07/07/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.RES.605A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans o...06/26/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.598A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead ...06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6025)
S.3142A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public health activities related to stil...06/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3121A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to waive...06/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.CON.RES.90A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in th...06/12/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5634)
S.3074A bill to establish a grant program to provide Internet crime prevention education.
06/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.567A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/22/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.RES.568A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Associ...05/15/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.565A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.
05/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3006A bill to establish procedures for the expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals b...05/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
S.RES.557A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2990A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiarie...05/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3900-3901)
S.2971A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a suspension of the highway fuel...05/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2920A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
S.RES.524A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...04/28/2008Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.535A resolution recognizing April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day".
04/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3446-3447)
S.2916A bill to ensure greater transparency in the Federal contracting process, and to help prevent con...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 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.518A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness...04/21/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210)
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.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.1969A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determin...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri...
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.RES.506A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that funding provided by the United States to the...04/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2756)
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.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.2813A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to take action with respect to currency manipulat...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.488A resolution designating the week beginning March 16, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week".
03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2771A bill to require the president to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010. ...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
S.2772A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the investigation of suicides commit...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2778A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to expand certain bonus and special pay authorities...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.476A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2705A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through ass...03/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.2689A bill to amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportatio...03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.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.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.RES.434A resolution designating the week of February 10-16, 2008, as "National Drug Prevention and Educa...02/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S671)
S.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.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.2569A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448)
S.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
S.2550A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ...01/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2536A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ...01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S96-97)
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.2529A bill to improve disclosures for charitable giving, protect charities, inform consumers, and for...12/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.388A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National Teen Datin...12/17/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.2344A bill to create a competitive grant program to provide for age-appropriate Internet education fo...12/13/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.2480A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publicly disclose the identity of...12/13/2007Read twice and 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.2456A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve and secure an adequate supply of influen...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15247-15248)
S.2460A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249)
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.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2369A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493)
S.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.RES.375A resolution amending Senate Resolution 400, 94th Congress, and Senate Resolution 445, 108th Cong...11/13/2007Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14300)
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.367A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made wit...10/25/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
S.2213A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve prevention, investigation, and prosecuti...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13194-13195)
S.J.RES.22A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
S.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.2173A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physi...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12990-12991)
S.2141A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Syndrom...10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12776-12777)
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.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.1267A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...09/27/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.1709A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide addit...09/27/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.774A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091)
S.1105A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089)
S.2056A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11593)
S.1138A bill to enhance nuclear safeguards and to provide assurances of nuclear fuel supply to countrie...09/11/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
S.J.RES.18A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...09/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11417-11418)
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.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.1060A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu...08/02/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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.1950A bill to require a report on contingency planning for the redeployment of United States forces f...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.1677A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for ot...08/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-538. 9:30 a.m.
S.1920A bill to award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to enable the partnerships to impleme...08/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.RES.291A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Historically Black Co...08/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.276A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...07/31/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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.1848A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trad...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9776-9777)
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.1825A bill to provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes ...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ...
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.1800A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require emergency contraception to be available ...07/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9475)
S.RES.226A resolution recognizing the month of November 2007 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month"....07/16/2007Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.1713A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
07/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.1743A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contribution...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8713-8714)
S.368A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE...06/20/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.261A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
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.1593A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548)
S.457A bill to extend the date on which the National Security Personnel System will first apply to cer...06/11/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
S.1587A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a special depreciation allowance for reuse and...06/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1588A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197...06/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1576A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7350)
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1534A bill to hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its human rights record and to support ...05/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.1482A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health ...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6856-6857)
S.1494A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
S.1437A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
S.1416A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage in...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.205A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.197A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.
05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072)
S.1336A bill to provide for an assessment of the achievement by the Government of Iraq of benchmarks fo...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5736-5737)
S.1317A bill to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Constance Baker Motley.
05/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.176A resolution recognizing April 30, 2007, as "National Healthy Schools Day".
04/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5313)
S.RES.174A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States ...04/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.175A resolution recognizing the 59th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
04/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1204A bill to enhance Federal efforts focused on public awareness and education about the risks and d...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5088)
S.1213A bill to give States the flexibility to reduce bureaucracy by streamlining enrollment processes ...04/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1188A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to enhance the ability to prod...04/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.163A resolution designating the third week of April 2007 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness...04/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1159A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4753-4754)
S.1170A bill to designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorad...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4764)
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.158A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".
04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1128A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Summer of Service S...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4606-4607)
S.RES.149A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...04/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.358A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...04/10/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.960A bill to establish the United States Public Service Academy.
03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.RES.30A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to addre...03/29/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. ...
S.948A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for the establishment of a pro...03/28/2007Star Print ordered on S. 948.
S.1003A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical ser...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1018A bill to address security risks posed by global climate change and for other purposes.
03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4059-4060)
S.974A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to co...03/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704)
S.958A bill to establish an adolescent literacy program.
03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3609-3610)
S.959A bill to award a grant to enable Teach for America, Inc., to implement and expand its teaching p...03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3611-3612)
S.969A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.
03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3615-3616)
S.971A bill to establish the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to provide funding for the su...