Joseph R., Jr. Biden - Federal Senator

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Biography BIDEN, Joseph Robinette, Jr., a Senator from Delaware; born in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa., November 20, 1942; educated at St. HelenaÂ�s School, Wilmington, Del., and Archmere Academy, Claymont, Del.; graduated, University of Delaware, Newark, 1965, and Syracuse (N.Y.) University College of Law 1968; admitted to the Delaware bar in 1969 and commenced practice in Wilmington; served on the New Castle County Council 1970-1972; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1972 and reelected in 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996, and again in 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009; chair, Committee on the Judiciary (1987-1995), Committee on Foreign Relations (January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003).

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Bills Sponsored (89)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.3526	A bill to enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony relating to operatin...	11/18/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 11...
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.3605	A bill to extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background che...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-408.
	S.3668	A bill to create a grant program for collaboration programs that ensure coordination among crimin...	10/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10326)
	S.RES.662	A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the cou...	09/30/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10130-10131)

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.3526	A bill to enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony relating to operatin...	11/18/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 11...
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.3605	A bill to extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background che...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-408.
	S.3668	A bill to create a grant program for collaboration programs that ensure coordination among crimin...	10/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10326)
	S.RES.662	A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the cou...	09/30/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10130-10131)
	S.RES.698	A resolution designating October 17, 2008, as "National Mammography Day".	09/30/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10179-10180)
	S.RES.692	A resolution designating the week of November 9 through November 15, 2008, as "National Veterans ...	09/27/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3263	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced stra...	09/26/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. With written report N...
	S.3103	A bill to amend the Iran, North Korea, and Syria nonproliferation Act to allow certain extraordin...	09/23/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.RES.598	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead ...	09/23/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.RES.614	A resolution designating the month of August 2008 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month". ...	09/22/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
	S.3136	A bill to encourage the entry of felony warrants into the NCIC database by States and provide add...	09/18/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
	S.3524	A bill to improve the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement, and for other purposes.	09/18/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9034-9035)
	S.3168	A bill to authorize United States participation in the replenishment of resources of the Internat...	09/16/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.J.RES.42	A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation bet...	09/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8454-8455)
	S.3052	A bill to provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.	09/10/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. With written report N...
	S.3061	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims...	09/08/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
	S.3370	A bill to resolve pending claims against Libya by United States nationals, and for other purposes...	08/31/2008	Cleared for White House.
	S.3169	A bill to authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States cont...	08/01/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.3433	A bill to ensure that any agreement with Iraq containing a security commitment or arrangement is ...	08/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8040)
	S.2565	A bill to establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty ...	07/31/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3218	A bill to extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background che...	07/30/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1515	A bill to establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence...	07/29/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	S.2756	A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background che...	07/28/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	S.3351	A bill to enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony for operating or emb...	07/28/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7576)
	S.2731	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo...	07/16/2008	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809-6817, S6820-6857)
	S.3273	A bill to promote the international deployment of clean technology, and for other purposes.	07/16/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6873)
	S.RES.612	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President George W. Bush, President Dmitry M...	07/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.610	A resolution honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of...	07/11/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6611)
	S.3245	A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and...	07/10/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6565-6566)
	S.RES.550	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements ma...	06/03/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.3024	A bill to authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes.	06/02/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.RES.534	A resolution designating the month of May 2008 as "National Drug Court Month".	05/01/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3728-3729)
	S.RES.523	A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the declaration of the North Atlanti...	04/28/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.525	A resolution recognizing the progress made by States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention o...	04/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3262)
	S.2274	A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prevent the abuse of dextromethorphan, and for o...	03/12/2008	Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held.
	S.RES.444	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the strong alliance that has been forge...	02/14/2008	S.AMDT.4084 Amendment SA 4084 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
	S.1711	A bill to target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocai...	02/13/2008	Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held.
	S.RES.432	A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...	02/08/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
	S.RES.445	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of ...	02/07/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S795-796)
	S.RES.434	A resolution designating the week of February 10-16, 2008, as "National Drug Prevention and Educa...	02/05/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S671)
	S.RES.414	A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".	12/19/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.418	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements ma...	12/19/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16017-16018)
	S.2495	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure with re...	12/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15913-15914)
	S.1839	A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpe...	12/17/2007	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
	S.2349	A bill to reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other ...	11/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.2106	A bill to provide nationwide subpoena authority for actions brought under the September 11 Victim...	11/08/2007	Signed by President.
	S.2279	A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.	10/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641)
	S.2257	A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...	10/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13521-13522)
	S.RES.357	A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Aware...	10/26/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2230	A bill to amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to expand the nurse student loan prog...	10/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13440-13441)
	S.2237	A bill to fight crime.	10/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13451-13452)
	S.RES.343	A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".	10/02/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1709	A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide addit...	09/27/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
	S.RES.328	A resolution condemning the assassination on September 19, 2007, of Antoine Ghanem, a member of ...	09/24/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.320	A resolution recognizing the achievements of the people of Ukraine in pursuit of freedom and demo...	09/21/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11954)
	S.1687	A bill to provide for global pathogen surveillance and response.	09/11/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.1060	A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu...	08/02/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
	S.1011	A bill to change the name of the National Institute on Drug Abuse to the National Institute on Di...	08/01/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.1565	A bill to provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.	07/31/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.RES.276	A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...	07/31/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.1876	A bill to prohibit extraterritorial detention and rendition, except under limited circumstances, ...	07/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9922-9923)
	S.392	A bill to ensure payment of United States assessments for United Nations peacekeeping operations ...	07/16/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.RES.225	A resolution designating the month of August 2007 as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month". ...	06/26/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.256	A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts t...	06/26/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1684	A bill to establish the Return of Talent Program to allow aliens who are legally present in the U...	06/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8304)
	S.676	A bill to provide that the Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank or the Alter...	06/21/2007	Signed by President.
	S.368	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE...	06/20/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.RES.105	A resolution designating September 2007 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".	06/20/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1562	A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide grants to States for the distribution of comp...	06/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7337)
	S.CON.RES.37	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.	06/07/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7389-7390)
	S.J.RES.15	A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.	05/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
	S.1467	A bill to establish an establish an Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Demonstration Program.	05/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6557-6558)
	S.1399	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to combine the Hope Scholarship Credit and the ...	05/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6138-6139)
	S.RES.116	A resolution designating May 2007 as "National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month" and supportin...	05/01/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.142	A resolution observing Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, and calling on the remaining member c...	04/11/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4391)
	S.1044	A bill to improve the medical care of members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other pur...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4177-4178)
	S.1055	A bill to promote the future of the American automobile industry, and for other purposes.	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4187)
	S.RES.30	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to addre...	03/29/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. ...
	S.RES.65	A resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist and human rights advocate Hrant...	03/29/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment and with a preamble. ...
	S.RES.124	A resolution congratulating the European Union on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Trea...	03/26/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.102	A resolution supporting the goals of "International Women's Day".	03/09/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.93	A resolution supporting the goals of "International Women's Day".	03/05/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2631-2632)
	S.534	A bill to bring the FBI to full strength to carry out its mission.	02/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.RES.64	An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.	02/01/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Biden. Without wri...
	S.CON.RES.2	A concurrent resolution expressing the bipartisan resolution on Iraq.	02/01/2007	Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 0 - 97. Record Vote Numbe...
	S.449	A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide stan...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1421-1422)
	S.RES.24	A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".	01/26/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.345	A bill to establish a Homeland Security and Neighborhood Safety Trust Fund and refocus Federal pr...	01/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S834-835)

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Bills Co-Sponsored (301)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.3297	A bill to advance America's priorities.	12/10/2008	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure resumed in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (considerat...
	S.2136	A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.	11/19/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.980	A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies.	11/17/2008	By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-521.
	S.906	A bill to prohibit the sale, distribution, transfer, and export of elemental mercury, and for oth...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1276	A bill to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems, and fo...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.3297	A bill to advance America's priorities.	12/10/2008	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure resumed in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (considerat...
	S.2136	A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.	11/19/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.980	A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies.	11/17/2008	By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-521.
	S.906	A bill to prohibit the sale, distribution, transfer, and export of elemental mercury, and for oth...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1276	A bill to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems, and fo...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3598	A bill to amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect to the operation of submersibl...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-407.
	S.1382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-373.
	S.2606	A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2579	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...	10/03/2008	Received in the House.
	S.RES.699	A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities,...	09/30/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.694	A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2008, as "National Character Counts Week"...	09/27/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.294	A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.	09/26/2008	S.AMDT.3477 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
	S.RES.659	A resolution designating September 27, 2008, as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Day.	09/26/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.CON.RES.104	A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...	09/26/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3406	A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	09/25/2008	Signed by President.
	S.RES.665	A resolution designating October 3, 2008, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".	09/24/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9437)
	S.RES.683	A resolution designating the week of October 19 through October 25, 2008, as "National Childhood ...	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.684	A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1843	A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...	09/23/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.3544	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the financing of the Superfund.	09/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3507	A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.	09/22/2008	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
	S.3531	A bill to authorize assistance for Afghanistan, and for other purposes.	09/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.3532	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...	09/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
	S.RES.676	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.	09/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1070	A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...	09/18/2008	Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
	S.3320	A bill to amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act, the Indian Tribal Justice Act, the Indian ...	09/18/2008	Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.2332	A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...	09/15/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
	S.3097	A bill to amend the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000.	09/12/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.381	A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to invest...	09/11/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
	S.RES.656	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...	09/11/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.622	A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...	09/08/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.702	A bill to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to State courts to develop and implement...	08/01/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	S.2166	A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...	08/01/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
	S.2533	A bill to enact a safe, fair, and responsible state secrets privilege Act.	08/01/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	S.3425	A bill to make effective the proposed rule of the Food and Drug Administration relating to sunscr...	08/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8037-8039)
	S.3429	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an increased mileage rate for charitable...	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.618	A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in ...	08/01/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.J.RES.41	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...	08/01/2008	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
	S.3198	A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the navigation of submersible or se...	07/31/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
	S.231	A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...	07/30/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-294.
	S.256	A bill to harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses under section 112 and 114 of ti...	07/29/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.3356	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...	07/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.RES.629	A resolution honoring the life of, and expressing the condolences of the Senate on the passing of...	07/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7638)
	S.3186	A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.	07/26/2008	Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
	S.RES.621	A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...	07/23/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.901	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...	07/22/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.615	A resolution urging the Government of Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the ...	07/17/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6944-6945)
	S.J.RES.44	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...	07/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
	S.2120	A bill to authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for th...	07/15/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.RES.576	A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".	07/11/2008	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
	S.RES.608	A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...	07/08/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.254	A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.682	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1692	A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.	06/30/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2555	A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...	06/27/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
	S.2707	A bill to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authoriza...	06/27/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
	S.2979	A bill to exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization, and fo...	06/26/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.3217	A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorne...	06/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6294-6295)
	S.3177	A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.	06/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.2159	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...	06/20/2008	Received in the House.
	S.2829	A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...	06/03/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3070	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.RES.571	A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...	05/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.569	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Prov...	05/19/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.570	A resolution congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with th...	05/19/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.J.RES.28	A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...	05/19/2008	Received in the House.
	S.2511	A bill to amend the grant program for law enforcement armor vests to provide for a waiver of or r...	05/15/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
	S.2643	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Ag...	05/13/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
	S.3012	A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the a...	05/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4108-4109)
	S.RES.562	A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors as the organization begins its 25th year of se...	05/13/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.537	A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...	05/08/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.RES.557	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.	05/08/2008	Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
	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.RES.554	A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone...	05/07/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.548	A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont...	05/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721)
	S.RES.515	A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.	04/29/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.533	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe.	04/29/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.793	A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.	04/28/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2433	A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...	04/24/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
	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.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.RES.516	A resolution solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic April 1983 bombing of the ...	04/15/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.470	A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Ch...	04/14/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2...
	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.RES.504	A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...	04/09/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
	S.RES.500	A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".	04/07/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2634-2635)
	S.579	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...	04/03/2008	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.2821	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...	04/03/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.2800	A bill to increase the incentives for employers to hire qualified ex-felons by enhancing the effe...	04/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.1042	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...	03/13/2008	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
	S.2760	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...	03/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
	S.2776	A bill to provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunit...	03/13/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.CON.RES.66	A concurrent resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the commencement of the special re...	03/11/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.476	A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...	03/07/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.CON.RES.69	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for Harr...	03/06/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1712)
	S.2705	A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through ass...	03/05/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.RES.455	A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.	03/05/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
	S.RES.439	A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati...	02/14/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.456	A resolution directing the United States to undertake bilateral discussions with Canada to negoti...	02/14/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1074-1075)
	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.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.2168	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity...	02/04/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	S.2568	A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and relate...	01/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.RES.431	A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.	01/29/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457)
	S.RES.423	A resolution seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.	01/23/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.597	A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...	12/21/2007	Signed by President.
	S.772	A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptio...	12/19/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
	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.RES.388	A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National Teen Datin...	12/17/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
	S.1607	A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misali...	12/14/2007	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-248.
	S.RES.396	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly i...	12/14/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended pre...
	S.RES.406	A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the...	12/14/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653)
	S.RES.391	A resolution calling on the President of the United States to engage in an open discussion with t...	12/13/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	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.CON.RES.58	A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin...	12/06/2007	Received in the House.
	S.2412	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the system of public financing for Pr...	12/05/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14790-14791)
	S.2405	A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ...	12/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743)
	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.RES.366	A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...	11/16/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.367	A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom an...	11/16/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.2362	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional standard deduction for...	11/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.RES.372	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pak...	11/08/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14201-14202)
	S.522	A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the Uni...	11/07/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.2316	A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.	11/07/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.2261	A bill to restore the rule that agreements between manufacturers and retailers, distributors, or ...	10/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13582-13583)
	S.367	A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made wit...	10/25/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
	S.2213	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve prevention, investigation, and prosecuti...	10/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13194-13195)
	S.2215	A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Protective Security Advisor Pr...	10/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200)
	S.J.RES.22	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...	10/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
	S.RES.351	A resolution designating the week beginning October 21, 2007, as "National Character Counts Week"...	10/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.352	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 20th anniversary of United States-M...	10/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13100)
	S.RES.353	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of a sovereign, democrat...	10/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.2181	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ...	10/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993)
	S.RES.349	A resolution honoring Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...	10/17/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.2020	A bill to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2010, to r...	10/15/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and an amendment to t...
	S.RES.345	A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities,...	10/15/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.805	A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t...	10/09/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
	S.968	A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the preven...	10/09/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
	S.831	A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an...	10/03/2007	Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
	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.2122	A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class siz...	10/01/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2123	A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t...	10/01/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.339	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.	10/01/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.774	A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...	09/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091)
	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.2092	A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees i...	09/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12063)
	S.186	A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorne...	09/18/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.2059	A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ...	09/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.316	A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L...	09/11/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1259	A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for developing countries...	09/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11267-11268)
	S.RES.253	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the establishment of a Museum of the History...	09/07/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.301	A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High Sc...	09/07/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	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.J.RES.16	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...	08/29/2007	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
	S.RES.269	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee shoul...	08/22/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	S.898	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease resear...	08/03/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.117	A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for member...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10781)
	S.1487	A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require an individual, durable, voter-verifi...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10780-10781)
	S.1943	A bill to establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals unde...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.1944	A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793)
	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.1930	A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prevent illegal logging practices, and for ot...	08/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621-10622)
	S.RES.291	A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Historically Black Co...	08/01/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1880	A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.	07/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10409)
	S.966	A bill to enable the Department of State to respond to a critical shortage of passport processing...	07/30/2007	Signed by President.
	S.1430	A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...	07/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
	S.1882	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish various programs for the recruitment a...	07/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1885	A bill to provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of...	07/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	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.1651	A bill to assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their associa...	07/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9768-9771)
	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.1817	A bill to ensure proper administration of the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for person...	07/19/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.1818	A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufactu...	07/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9615)
	S.1819	A bill to amend the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 to modify a deadline relat...	07/19/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.1713	A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.	07/13/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	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.799	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and...	07/10/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
	S.1715	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate discriminatory copayment rate...	06/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8618)
	S.185	A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.	06/26/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.686	A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutiona...	06/26/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
	S.CON.RES.25	A concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe again...	06/26/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.535	A bill to establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of ...	06/22/2007	By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-88.
	S.RES.251	A resolution honoring the firefighters and other public servants who responded to the fire in Cha...	06/22/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.243	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and the considerable ...	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.261	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,...	06/13/2007	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
	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.624	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide waivers relating to grants for preventiv...	06/13/2007	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
	S.CON.RES.10	A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Col...	06/13/2007	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
	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.RES.171	A resolution memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the United States flag to half-staff o...	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.1457	A bill to provide for the protection of mail delivery on certain postal routes, and for other pur...	06/06/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	S.1553	A bill to provide additional assistance to combat HIV/AIDS among young people, and for other purp...	06/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7180-7181)
	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.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.RES.211	A resolution expressing the profound concerns of the Senate regarding the transgression against f...	05/24/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.214	A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately release D...	05/24/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1469	A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, ...	05/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6560-6561)
	S.1445	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Service...	05/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6472-6473)
	S.1437	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...	05/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
	S.RES.209	A resolution expressing support for the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.	05/17/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1374	A bill to assist States in making voluntary high quality full-day prekindergarten programs availa...	05/11/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6021)
	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.1346	A bill to amend conservation and biofuels programs of the Department of Agriculture to promote th...	05/09/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1339	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, the Higher Education Act of 1...	05/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5741-5742)
	S.1296	A bill to provide enhanced Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crime...	05/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.RES.187	A resolution condemning violence in Estonia and attacks on Estonia's embassies in 2007, and expre...	05/03/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.188	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the accession of Israel to the Conv...	05/03/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1263	A bill to protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging with respect to gasoline ...	05/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.1254	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the reductions in social secu...	05/01/2007	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.RES.155	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the...	05/01/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5432)
	S.RES.162	A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...	05/01/2007	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5437-5438)
	S.223	A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156)
	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.RES.175	A resolution recognizing the 59th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.	04/26/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.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.1177	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulato...	04/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.1172	A bill to reduce hunger in the United States.	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4777-4778)
	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.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.193	A bill to increase cooperation on energy issues between the United States Government and foreign ...	04/12/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.358	A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...	04/10/2007	By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
	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.613	A bill to enhance the overseas stabilization and reconstruction capabilities of the United States...	04/10/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.494	A bill to endorse further enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and to fac...	04/09/2007	Signed by President.
	S.960	A bill to establish the United States Public Service Academy.	03/30/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
	S.657	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to add requirements regarding trauma care, and for ...	03/29/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.RES.135	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should support independenc...	03/29/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4215-4216)
	S.RES.136	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the seizure by the Government of Iran ...	03/29/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1015	A bill to reauthorize the National Writing Project.	03/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4056-4057)
	S.1018	A bill to address security risks posed by global climate change and for other purposes.	03/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4059-4060)
	S.J.RES.10	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to eq...	03/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3845)
	S.627	A bill to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to improve the health...	03/26/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
	S.988	A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l...	03/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.973	A bill to amend the Mandatory Victims' Restitution Act to improve restitution for victims of crim...	03/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704)
	S.RES.122	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.969	A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3615-3616)
	S.RES.117	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/22/2007	Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
	S.RES.118	A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3630)
	S.946	A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reauthorize the McGovern-Do...	03/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3519)
	S.500	A bill to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the ...	03/20/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
	S.935	A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
	S.903	A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
	S.910	A bill to provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs...	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3220)
	S.RES.95	A resolution designating March 25, 2007, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...	03/15/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.J.RES.9	A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.	03/15/2007	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3162-3287)
	S.RES.106	A resolution calling on the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States refl...	03/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3144-3145)
	S.860	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medic...	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3070)
	S.826	A bill to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Alice Paul, in recognition of her role...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.803	A bill to repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support i...	03/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2817-2819)
	S.766	A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies of victim...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2699-2700)
	S.767	A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes.	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701)
	S.768	A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes.	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701)
	S.773	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
	S.RES.97	A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...	03/06/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.184	A bill to provide improved rail and surface transportation security.	03/01/2007	By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R...
	S.713	A bill to ensure dignity in care for members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries.	02/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2363-2364)
	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.RES.69	A resolution recognizing the African-American spiritual as a national treasure.	02/17/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.661	A bill to establish kinship navigator programs, to establish guardianship assistance payments for...	02/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2171-2172)
	S.667	A bill to expand programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chil...	02/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.620	A bill to establish a demonstration project to train unemployed workers for employment as health ...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2047-2048)
	S.582	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1965)
	S.588	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the Medicare caps on graduate ...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1968)
	S.601	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require broker reporting of customer's basis...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1978-1979)
	S.515	A bill to provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who ...	02/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1713-1714)
	S.470	A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq.	02/05/2007	Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Numb...
	S.439	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed ...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1411-1412)
	S.450	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the medicare outpatient rehabili...	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.CON.RES.7	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq.	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1391-1392)
	S.RES.29	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the man...	01/26/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	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.400	A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code...	01/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1198-1199)
	S.369	A bill to provide for a medal of appropriate design to be awarded by the President to the next of...	01/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.354	A bill to provide for disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus bui...	01/22/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.335	A bill to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using private debt collection companies, and...	01/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S763-764)
	S.340	A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United...	01/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S766-767)
	S.RES.34	A resolution calling for the strengthening of the efforts of the United States to defeat the Tali...	01/18/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S779-780)
	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.21	A bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy,...	01/09/2007	Star Print ordered on the bill.
	S.206	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and w...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S283-284)
	S.RES.19	A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.	01/09/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.2	A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal mi...	01/08/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.
	S.23	A bill to promote renewable fuel and energy security of the United States, and for other purposes...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S61-62)
	S.65	A bill to modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes.	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S82)
	S.83	A bill to provide increased rail transportation security.	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S91-92)
	S.147	A bill to empower women in Afghanistan, and for other purposes.	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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