BOXER, Barbara, a Representative and a Senator from California; born Barbara Levy in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., November 11, 1940; attended public schools in Brooklyn; graduated, Wingate High School 1958; B.A., Brooklyn College 1962; stockbroker 1962-1965; newspaper editor 1972-1974; congressional aide 1974-1976; elected member, Board of Supervisors, Marin County, Calif. 1976-1982; delegate, California State Democratic convention 1983; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-eighth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1983-January 3, 1993); was not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 1992; elected to the United States Senate in 1992; reelected in 1998 and 2004 for term ending January 3, 2011.
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | S.24 | A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require a health advisory and monitoring of drinki... | 05/06/2008 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. |
| S.2965 | A bill to require a report on the inclusion of severe and acute Post Traumatic Stress Disorder am... | 05/01/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2909 | A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the study of the Western States Tra... | 04/24/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.2109 | A bill to designate certain Federal lands in Riverside County, California, as wilderness, to desi... | 04/15/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held. |
| S.2780 | A bill to require an electronic database of information on the incidence of suicide among members... | 03/13/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.2708 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professio... | 03/05/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2635 | A bill to expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the C... | 02/25/2008 | Star Print ordered on the bill. |
| S.1499 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution from marine vessels.
| 02/14/2008 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.m. |
| S.2569 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In... | 01/29/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448) |
| S.2555 | A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from... | 01/24/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.1523 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from the Capitol power pl... | 12/19/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ... |
| S.2454 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to protect the privacy rights of subscribers to wi... | 12/12/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.2429 | A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to equalize the limit on the liability for oil tank... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.2430 | A bill to prevent maritime emergencies, and for other purposes.
| 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.2290 | A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16731 Santa Ana A... | 12/04/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.CON.RES.56 | A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ... | 12/04/2007 | Received in the House. |
 | S.RES.385 | A resolution honoring those who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 2007... | 11/16/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.289 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" should... | 11/08/2007 | Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14233-... |
| S.CON.RES.52 | A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ... | 11/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13712) |
| S.1498 | A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit the import, export, transportation, ... | 10/29/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With writte... |
| S.2235 | A bill to designate the facility under development by the Stanislaus Ag Center Foundation, in Sta... | 10/25/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| 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.1781 | A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 118 Minner Avenue... | 09/28/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.1774 | A bill to designate the John Krebs Wilderness in the State of California, to add certain land to ... | 07/12/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
 | S.801 | A bill to designate a United States courthouse located in Fresno, California, as the "Robert E. C... | 07/05/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.1734 | A bill to provide for prostate cancer imaging research and education.
| 06/28/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8705) |
| S.1744 | A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign non... | 06/28/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| S.1694 | A bill to authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address colony collapse diso... | 06/26/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.1512 | A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand Federal eligibility for c... | 05/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1458 | A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide incentives for improved agricultural air... | 05/23/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.1426 | A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to reauthorize the market access program, and ... | 05/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.1381 | A bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to monitor and investigate gasoline prices under c... | 05/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.992 | A bill to achieve emission reductions and cost savings through accelerated use of cost-effective ... | 05/03/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With writte... |
| 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.1297 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote the use of advanced clean fuels that help reduce air... | 05/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.1248 | An original bill to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, ... | 04/30/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Boxer. ... |
| S.1229 | A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for the application of mandator... | 04/26/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.1217 | A bill to enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher... | 04/25/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.1173 | A bill to protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a woman's freedom to choose to bear a child or te... | 04/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.678 | A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary s... | 04/11/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. |
| S.949 | A bill to amend the Plant Protection Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into ... | 03/21/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.811 | A bill to establish the Sacramento River National Recreation Area in the State of California.
| 03/08/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.707 | A bill to provide all low-income students with the same opportunity to receive a Pell Grant by su... | 02/28/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2362-2363) |
| S.677 | A bill to improve the grant program for secure schools under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe S... | 02/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.510 | A bill to specify that the 100 most populous urban ares of the United States, as determined by th... | 02/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1710-1711) |
| S.524 | A bill to provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance for agricultural producers, manufact... | 02/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.493 | A bill to designate certain public land as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic river... | 02/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.497 | A bill to repeal a prohibition on the use of certain funds for tunneling in certain areas with re... | 02/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1638) |
| S.153 | A bill to provide for the monitoring of the long-term medical health of firefighters who responde... | 02/05/2007 | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.RES.46 | An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.... | 01/30/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works ordered to be reported an original measure. |
| S.323 | A bill to require persons seeking approval for a liquefied natural gas facility to identify emplo... | 01/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S695) |
| S.100 | A bill to encourage the health of children in schools by promoting better nutrition and increased... | 01/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S109-110) |
| S.144 | A bill to provide Federal coordination and assistance in preventing gang violence.
| 01/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.145 | A bill to make funds available for Pacific Salmon emergency disaster assistance.
| 01/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.146 | A bill to require the Federal Government to purchase fuel efficient automobiles, and for other pu... | 01/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S135) |
| 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. |
| S.150 | A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of pregnant women, fetuses, inf... | 01/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S140-141) |
| S.151 | A bill to permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the State of California, and ... | 01/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.152 | A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a program to help... | 01/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S141-142) |
| S.167 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Secretary of Energy to provide grants to eligibl... | 01/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S164) |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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| S.1738 | A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. |
| 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.J.RES.28 | A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment.... |
| 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.27 | A bill to authorize the implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement.
| 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature... |
| S.961 | A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv... | 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.1760 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
| 05/01/2008 | Received in the House. |
| S.2963 | A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3715-3716) |
| S.2928 | A bill to ban bisphenol A in children's products.
| 04/29/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.RES.536 | A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, an organization ... | 04/28/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2166 | A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. |
| S.2507 | A bill to address the digital television transition in border states.
| 04/24/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3... |
| S.2912 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to ... | 04/24/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.RES.531 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
| 04/24/2008 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408) |
| S.1551 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of ... | 04/22/2008 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.RES.522 | A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r... | 04/22/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.RES.528 | A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
| 04/22/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.519 | A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights... | 04/18/2008 | Star Print ordered on the resolution. |
| S.2888 | A bill to protect the property and security of homeowners who are subject to foreclosure proceedi... | 04/17/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3160) |
| S.RES.520 | A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".
| 04/17/2008 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163) |
| S.999 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,... | 04/16/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2684 | A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing ... | 04/16/2008 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation a... |
| S.2874 | A bill to amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a m... | 04/16/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.2858 | A bill to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Con... | 04/15/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3028-3029) |
| 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.1476 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resources study of the Tule ... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.1418 | A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi... | 04/09/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su... |
| S.1870 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United... | 04/09/2008 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.m. |
| S.RES.509 | A resolution recognizing the week of April 7, 2008 to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health ... | 04/09/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc... |
| S.970 | A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl... | 04/08/2008 | Committee on Finance. Hearings held. |
| S.357 | A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ... | 04/07/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.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.2136 | A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.
| 04/03/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. |
| S.2819 | A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an... | 04/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446) |
| S.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.2793 | A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe a rule prohibiting deceptive advertisi... | 04/01/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 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.RES.488 | A resolution designating the week beginning March 16, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week".
| 03/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.694 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ... | 03/13/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.1580 | A bill to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
| 03/13/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.2755 | A bill to provide funding for summer youth jobs.
| 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas... |
| S.2766 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.2768 | A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150) |
| S.2770 | A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system b... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151) |
| S.2772 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the investigation of suicides commit... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.2778 | A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to expand certain bonus and special pay authorities... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.2783 | A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reag... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.J.RES.30 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008... |
| S.901 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati... | 03/12/2008 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.2743 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of financial s... | 03/11/2008 | 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.178 | A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in... | 03/10/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (tex... |
| 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.2723 | A bill to expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, ... | 03/06/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.996 | A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for ce... | 03/04/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. |
| S.2699 | A bill to require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls, and for other purposes.... | 03/04/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.2681 | A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American... | 02/29/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432) |
| S.RES.96 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Harriett Woods will be remembered as a pione... | 02/29/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.1200 | A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
| 02/28/2008 | Received in the House. |
 | S.2634 | A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and d... | 02/28/2008 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1334-1364) |
| S.2633 | A bill to provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq.
| 02/27/2008 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S1258) |
| S.2666 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ... | 02/25/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140) |
| S.2636 | A bill to provide needed housing reform.
| 02/14/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577. |
| S.2631 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo... | 02/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980) |
| S.2071 | A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
| 02/12/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| S.2625 | A bill to ensure that deferred Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits that are receiv... | 02/12/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| 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.2618 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for... | 02/08/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2110 | A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 427 North Street ... | 02/06/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.2595 | A bill to create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators, to develo... | 02/06/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S734-735) |
| S.2587 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarce... | 01/31/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550) |
| S.2588 | A bill to require that funds awarded to States and political subdivisions for the State Criminal ... | 01/31/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550) |
| S.327 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites as... | 01/30/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| S.2577 | A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.
| 01/30/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497) |
| S.2578 | A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma... | 01/30/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.2560 | A bill to create the income security conditions and family supports needed to ensure permanency f... | 01/28/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.426 | A resolution congratulating the Stanford University women's cross country team on winning the 200... | 01/25/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.427 | A resolution congratulating the University of California at Berkeley men's water polo team for wi... | 01/25/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.428 | A resolution congratulating the University of Southern California women's soccer team on winning ... | 01/25/2008 | 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... | 01/24/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.2554 | A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.... | 01/24/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286) |
| S.2549 | A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an Intera... | 01/23/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S209) |
| S.J.RES.17 | A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec... | 01/23/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. |
| S.2544 | A bill to provide for a program of temporary extended unemployment compensation.
| 01/22/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S108) |
| 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.1650 | A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
| 01/08/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of... |
| S.2488 | A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect... | 12/31/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-175. |
| 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.595 | A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provis... | 12/19/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ... |
| S.2521 | A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
| 12/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008) |
| S.2523 | A bill to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United Stat... | 12/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16014-16015) |
| S.RES.415 | A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of William Karnet "Bill" Willi... | 12/19/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.CON.RES.53 | A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ... | 12/19/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.2498 | A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of... | 12/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917) |
| S.2501 | A bill to amend the Social Security Act to protect Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (C... | 12/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.506 | A bill to improve efficiency in the Federal Government through the use of high-performance green ... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat... |
| S.543 | A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us... | 12/12/2007 | S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.911 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1785 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish deadlines by which the Administrator of the Enviro... | 12/12/2007 | By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. ... |
| S.2452 | A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide protection to consumers with respect to certa... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15235-15236) |
| S.2460 | A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249) |
| S.RES.400 | A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o... | 12/11/2007 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143) |
| S.2439 | A bill to require the National Incident Based Reporting System, the Uniform Crime Reporting Progr... | 12/10/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15064) |
| S.2425 | A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary Commerce to submit reports to... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.2426 | A bill to provide for congressional oversight of United States agreements with the Government of ... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| S.2431 | A bill to address emergency shortages in food banks.
| 12/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14855-14856) |
| S.1327 | A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.
| 12/05/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1382 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1581 | A bill to establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monit... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30... |
| S.1679 | A bill to provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipatio... | 12/04/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.2332 | A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30... |
| 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.2386 | A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to authorize... | 11/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14628-14630) |
| S.2387 | A bill to establish guidelines and incentives for States to establish arsonist registries and to ... | 11/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14628-14630) |
| S.2388 | A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to increase ... | 11/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14628-14630) |
| S.2389 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative minimum tax credit ... | 11/16/2007 | 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.368 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 20th Regular Meeting of the Internat... | 11/14/2007 | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| 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.2341 | A bill to provide Individual Development Accounts to support foster youths who are transitioning ... | 11/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14298) |
| S.2347 | A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net ... | 11/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.950 | A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat... | 11/02/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.294 | A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
| 11/01/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| S.1518 | A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize the Act, and for other ... | 11/01/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in t... |
| S.2296 | A bill to provide for improved disclosures by all mortgage lenders at the loan approval and settl... | 11/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.2267 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an income tax credit for eldercare e... | 10/31/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2268 | A bill to require issuers of long term care insurance to establish third party review processes f... | 10/31/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2277 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the issuance of q... | 10/31/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.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.38 | A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of r... | 10/24/2007 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.1492 | A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of... | 10/24/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.2225 | A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify the tariff rate fo... | 10/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2219 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower ... | 10/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13263-13264) |
| S.2035 | A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed... | 10/22/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report. |
| S.2211 | A bill to ensure the recovery, resiliency, and health of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosyste... | 10/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.RES.354 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 35th anniversary of the enactment o... | 10/19/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.CON.RES.44 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul... | 10/19/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.2204 | A bill to assist wildlife populations and wildlife habitats in adapting to and surviving the effe... | 10/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13091-13092) |
| S.456 | A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. |
| S.558 | A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2176 | A bill to promote the development of Native American small business concerns, and for other purpo... | 10/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| S.2188 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system ... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12998-12999) |
| S.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.474 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
| 10/16/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.2159 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive... | 10/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| 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.742 | An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-con... | 10/05/2007 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.453 | A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.
| 10/04/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi... |
| S.459 | A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies... | 10/04/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.2147 | A bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, ... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.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.2125 | A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their familie... |
