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Biography
CARDIN, Benjamin Louis, a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., October 5, 1943; attended public schools; graduated from Baltimore City College, Baltimore, Md., 1961; B.A., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1964; J.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore, Md., 1967; lawyer, private practice; member of the Maryland state house of delegates, 1966-1986, speaker, 1979-1986; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundredth and to the nine succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1987-present); one of the managers appointed by the House of Representatives in 1989 to conduct the impeachment proceedings against Walter L. Nixon, judge of the United States District Court for the District Court of Mississippi.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.RES.700A resolution congratulating Michael Phelps and the members and coaches of the United States Olymp...09/30/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3532A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
S.3525A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennia...09/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9036-9037)
S.3490A bill to amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to reauthorize the Act.
09/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.3383A bill to establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harr...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7926-7927)
S.RES.640A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there should be an increased Federal commitm...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7977)
S.3246A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to set t...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6567)
S.1692A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
06/30/2008Signed by President.
S.2707A bill to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authoriza...06/27/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.1245A bill to reform mutual aid agreements for the National Capital Region.
06/26/2008Signed by President.
S.797A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.2942A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.
06/04/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
S.3064A bill to establish a multi-faceted approach to improve access and eliminate disparities in oral ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.553A resolution congratulating Charles County, Maryland, on the occasion of its 350th anniversary. ...05/06/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.69A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for Harr...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1712)
S.RES.396A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly i...12/14/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended pre...
S.CON.RES.45A concurrent resolution commending the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation for its work in aiding c...11/13/2007Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
S.2322A bill to amend the International Center Act to authorize the lease or sublease of certain proper...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14067-16068)
S.1446A bill to amend the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to authorize additional Federal c...10/04/2007Star Print ordered on Report 110-188.
S.2115A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 6 months the eligibility per...09/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12291-12292)
S.1282A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income ...09/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11250-11251)
S.1899A bill to require every American to have health insurance coverage.
08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10722)
S.1934A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.RES.265A resolution congratulating the St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing team for winning the 2007 ...07/09/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.227A resolution congratulating the Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays for winning the 2007 NCAA Divi...06/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1497A bill to promote the energy independence of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6865)
S.1519A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a transition to a new volun...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6889-6890)
S.RES.214A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately release D...05/24/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1079A bill to establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for oth...05/21/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
S.RES.188A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the accession of Israel to the Conv...05/03/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1164A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilizat...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4756)
S.1165A bill to require Federal buildings to be designed, constructed, and certified to meet, at a mini...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4756-4757)
S.1174A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to modify a provision relating to the siting, construction, e...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4780)
S.1030A bill to provide for the disposition of the Federal property located in Anne Arundel County, Mar...03/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.798A bill to establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for oth...03/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2804-2805)
S.137A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide additional beneficiary protecti...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S134-135)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.431A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....10/03/2008Presented to President.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...10/03/2008Received in the House.
S.1703A bill to prevent and reduce trafficking in persons.
10/02/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3325A bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. ...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.496A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.3109A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Pro...09/27/2008Received in the House.
S.RES.660A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government ...09/27/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
09/26/2008S.AMDT.3477 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.3166A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose criminal penalties on individuals w...09/26/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S.3640A bill to secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration. ...09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9720)
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.24A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require a health advisory and monitoring of drinki...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.150A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of pregnant women, fetuses, inf...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.2080A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that sewage treatment plants mo...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2549A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an Intera...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.RES.683A resolution designating the week of October 19 through October 25, 2008, as "National Childhood ...09/24/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2609A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
09/23/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a subst...
S.3544A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the financing of the Superfund.
09/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.540A resolution recognizing the historical significance of the sloop-of-war USS Constellation as a r...09/23/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.651A resolution honoring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 50th anniversary o...09/22/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text:...
S.RES.671A resolution congratulating the University of Maryland School of Medicine on its 200th anniversar...09/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.667A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
09/18/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3509A bill to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Iraq and potential security breakdown result...09/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.3495A bill to protect pregnant women and children from dangerous lead exposures.
09/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.3484A bill to provide for a delay in the phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor...09/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8480-8481)
S.3487A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunitie...09/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.RES.656A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...09/11/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3061A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims...09/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
S.RES.622A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...09/08/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.3362A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
08/22/2008Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Kerry under authority of th...
S.702A bill to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to State courts to develop and implement...08/01/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.RES.618A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in ...08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.624A resolution designating August 2008 as "National Truancy Prevention Month".
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.627A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of ...08/01/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)
S.3380A bill to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fu...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3412A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-294.
S.3366A bill to protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats at nat...07/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7782-7783)
S.RES.632A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international c...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7789-7790)
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
S.3356A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...07/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.CON.RES.95A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a site to be selected by the Secret...07/28/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7576-7577)
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.2892A bill to promote the prosecution and enforcement of frauds against the United States by suspendi...07/25/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.3268A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect t...07/25/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7435-7436)
S.3314A bill to protect the oceans and for other purposes.
07/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3140A bill to provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee s...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.3292A bill to provide emergency energy assistance, and for other purposes.
07/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6974)
S.RES.615A resolution urging the Government of Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the ...07/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6944-6945)
S.J.RES.44A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
S.2120A bill to authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for th...07/15/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
S.RES.611A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes...07/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.576A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
07/11/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
S.1499A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution from marine vessels.
07/10/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.2844A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify provisions relating to beach mo...07/10/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With writte...
S.3245A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6565-6566)
S.RES.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3224A bill to increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the pu...07/07/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3225A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit the importation of certain low-level ra...07/07/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.607A resolution designating July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".
07/07/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6364-6365)
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.2146A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part o...06/30/2008Signed by President.
S.2555A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...06/27/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.2979A bill to exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization, and fo...06/26/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.603A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for propert...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6296-6297)
S.3191A bill to develop and promote a comprehensive plan for a national strategy to address harmful alg...06/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6162-6163)
S.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...06/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.3185A bill to provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengt...06/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.3177A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
06/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...06/20/2008Received in the House.
S.3144A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
S.RES.584A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/17/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5703-5704)
S.2604A bill to establish the Baltimore National Heritage Area in the State of Maryland, and for other ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3125A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for ...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5595-5597)
S.289A bill to establish the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, and for other pur...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.1991A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3044A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...06/11/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5472-5517)
S.1965A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...06/03/2008Received in the House.
S.2829A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...06/03/2008Signed by President.
S.J.RES.37A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declar...06/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.CON.RES.86A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States, through the Inte...06/03/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4973-4974)
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.3063A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for S corporation reform, and for ot...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803)
S.3067A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Dental Health Improvement Act. ...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803)
S.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2191A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ...05/20/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.3037A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to improve the educational awards ...05/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4488-4489)
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.569A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Prov...05/19/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2511A bill to amend the grant program for law enforcement armor vests to provide for a waiver of or r...05/15/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
S.3022A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the sale of dishwashing deter...05/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2991A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...05/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3988-3989)
S.3007A bill to hold the surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for the war crimes, genocide, and cri...05/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4030)
S.RES.537A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.961A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2931A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt complex rehabilitation products ...04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3510)
S.RES.533A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe.
04/29/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.2920A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
S.RES.524A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...04/28/2008Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
S.2912A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to ...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.528A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2895A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to maintain eligibility, for Federal PLUS loans,...04/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3208)
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.2886A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions.
04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3156-3157)
S.999A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...04/16/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2871A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title chapter 1607 of t...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2858A bill to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Con...04/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3028-3029)
S.RES.470A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Ch...04/14/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2...
S.1921A bill to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for t...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1418A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi...04/09/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su...
S.1870A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United...04/09/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.m.
S.2836A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.357A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...04/07/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.2822A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exporta...04/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2613-2614)
S.579A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...04/03/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2817A bill to establish the National Park Centennial Fund, and for other purposes.
04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2444-2445)
S.2819A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446)
S.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.RES.495A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".
04/01/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2790A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of comprehensive c...03/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2234)
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.489A resolution designating April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month.
03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2755A bill to provide funding for summer youth jobs.
03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.2760A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
S.2770A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system b...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
S.2771A bill to require the president to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010. ...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
S.J.RES.30A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008...
S.RES.476A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2160A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pain care initiative in health care ...02/28/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
S.2679A bill to provide assistance for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland.
02/28/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.2668A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
S.2666A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140)
S.2636A bill to provide needed housing reform.
02/14/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
S.2630A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide in...02/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.RES.432A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
S.2575A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2577A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.
01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497)
S.2578A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2569A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448)
S.RES.431A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
01/29/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457)
S.2554A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes....01/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2488A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...12/31/2007Became Public Law No: 110-175.
S.2260A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...12/19/2007Received in the House.
S.CON.RES.53A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ...12/19/2007Received in the House.
S.2495A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure with re...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15913-15914)
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.2505A bill to allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a ban...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15919)
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2485A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therap...12/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15652-15653)
S.2481A bill to prohibit racial profiling.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469-15471)
S.506A bill to improve efficiency in the Federal Government through the use of high-performance green ...12/12/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.911A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...12/12/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1785A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish deadlines by which the Administrator of the Enviro...12/12/2007By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. ...
S.CON.RES.58A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin...12/06/2007Received in the House.