DODD, Christopher John, (son of Thomas Joseph Dodd), a Representative and a Senator from Connecticut; born in Willimantic, Windham County, Conn., May 27, 1944; graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School, Potomac, Md. 1962; graduated, Providence (R.I.) College 1966; served as Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic 1966-1968; graduated, University of Louisville (Ky.) School of Law 1972; admitted to the Connecticut bar in 1973 and commenced practice in New London; served in the United States Army 1969-1975; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth Congress; reelected to the Ninety-fifth and Ninety-sixth Congresses (January 3, 1975-January 3, 1981); was not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 1980, but was elected to the United States Senate for the term commencing January 3, 1981; reelected in 1986, 1992, 1998 and in 2004 for the term ending January 3, 2011; chair, Committee on Rules and Administration (January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003).
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | S.2284 | An original bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, to restore the financial solv... | 05/02/2008 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. |
 | S.1858 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio... | 04/24/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.2894 | An original bill to establish requirements for private lenders to protect student borrowers recei... | 04/21/2008 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ... |
| S.2895 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to maintain eligibility, for Federal PLUS loans,... | 04/21/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3208) |
| S.RES.518 | A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness... | 04/21/2008 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210) |
| 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.2606 | A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
| 04/10/2008 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment... |
| 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.2759 | A bill to provide for Kindergarten Plus programs.
| 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2142) |
| S.2767 | A bill to provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under sect... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2149-2150) |
| S.1926 | A bill to establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infrastruct... | 03/11/2008 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.2741 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for disability savings accounts, and... | 03/11/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1878-1879) |
| S.2559 | A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the level of earnings under which... | 01/25/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S330-331) |
| S.2271 | An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that cond... | 12/31/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-174. |
| S.2338 | An original bill to modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing ... | 12/17/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.2472 | A bill to amend the U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003.
| 12/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15464-15465) |
| 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.1970 | A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, a National Resource Center o... | 11/15/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment i... |
| 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.2327 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for increased h... | 11/08/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2328 | A bill to establish a homeowner mitigation loan program within the Federal Emergency Management A... | 11/08/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| S.2285 | An original bill to reauthorize the Federal terrorism risk insurance program, and for other purpo... | 11/01/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ... |
| S.2286 | An original bill to establish a nonpartisan commission on natural catastrophe risk management and... | 11/01/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ... |
| S.2276 | A bill to enhance United States competitiveness in aeronautics, and for other purposes.
| 10/31/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13629) |
| S.RES.258 | A resolution recognizing the historical and educational significance of the Atlantic Freedom Tour... | 10/18/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.2189 | A bill to provide for educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems, ... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13000) |
| S.1612 | An original bill to amend the penalty provisions in the International Emergency Economic Powers A... | 10/16/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.CON.RES.39 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road cr... | 10/05/2007 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.576 | A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights. ... | 09/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11563) |
| S.1182 | A bill to amend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 ... | 09/17/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.2055 | A bill for the relief of Alejandro Gomez and Juan Sebastian Gomez.
| 09/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592) |
| S.1051 | A bill to authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in th... | 09/11/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W... |
| S.2000 | A bill to amend and extend the Export Administration Act of 1979 and for other purposes.
| 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.1975 | A bill to expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuri... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10810-10811) |
| S.1677 | A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for ot... | 08/01/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-538. 9:30 a.m. |
| S.1923 | An original bill to authorize appropriations for assistance for the Housing Assistance Council, t... | 08/01/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ordered to be reported an original measure. |
| S.1894 | A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide family and medical leave to p... | 07/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas... |
| S.732 | A bill to empower Peace Corps volunteers, and for other purposes.
| 07/25/2007 | Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs. Date of scheduled hearing.... |
| S.1610 | An original bill to ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation ... | 06/29/2007 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8753-8755) |
| S.1736 | A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the eligibility requirement f... | 06/28/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8708-8709) |
| S.1708 | A bill to provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, trea... | 06/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.553 | A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile Riv... | 06/26/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
| S.1615 | A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities.
| 06/25/2007 | Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 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.1681 | A bill to provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program, and for other purposes. ... | 06/21/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8241-8242) |
| S.1668 | A bill to assist in providing affordable housing to those affected by the 2005 hurricanes.
| 06/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8064-8065) |
| S.1611 | An original bill to make technical corrections to SAFETEA-LU and other related laws relating to t... | 06/13/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ... |
| S.1573 | A bill to promote public-private partnerships to strengthen investment in early childhood develop... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7348-7349) |
| S.1557 | A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro... | 06/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7184) |
| S.1560 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the quality and availability of mental h... | 06/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7185-7187) |
| S.1514 | A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
| 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875) |
| S.1466 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude property tax rebates and other benef... | 05/23/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.207 | A resolution calling on the President of the United States immediately to recommend new candidate... | 05/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6310-6311) |
| S.1334 | A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to make permanent authority to furn... | 05/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5734-5735) |
| S.CON.RES.30 | A concurrent resolution urging all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act respon... | 05/02/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5510) |
| 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.1230 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for contribution... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5200-5201) |
| S.1232 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary o... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5209-5210) |
| S.1204 | A bill to enhance Federal efforts focused on public awareness and education about the risks and d... | 04/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5088) |
| S.1194 | A bill to improve the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and for other purposes.
| 04/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4922-4923) |
 | S.RES.163 | A resolution designating the third week of April 2007 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness... | 04/20/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1156 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals ... | 04/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694-4695) |
| S.1128 | A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Summer of Service S... | 04/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4606-4607) |
| S.1066 | A bill to require the Secretary of Education to revise regulations regarding student loan repayme... | 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4207) |
| S.756 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of Defense to address the equipment reset a... | 03/28/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4037-4038) |
| S.RES.47 | A resolution honoring the life and achievements of George C. Springer, Sr., the Northeast regiona... | 03/23/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| 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.899 | A bill to amend section 401(b)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the Federal Pell ... | 03/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3206-3207) |
| S.763 | An original bill to provide the resources to protect public transportation from terrorism.
| 03/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3048) |
| S.830 | A bill to improve the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices.
| 03/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2920-2921) |
| S.785 | A bill to amend title 4 of the United States Code to limit the extent to which States may tax the... | 03/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2720-2721) |
| S.730 | A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to protect voting rights and to improve the adm... | 03/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2495-2498) |
| S.660 | A bill for the relief of Majan Jean.
| 02/16/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.634 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio... | 02/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2082) |
| S.467 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank.
| 01/31/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas... |
| S.RES.56 | An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban A... | 01/31/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ... |
| S.308 | A bill to prohibit an escalation in United States military forces in Iraq without prior authoriza... | 01/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S601) |
| S.224 | A bill to create or adopt, and implement, rigorous and voluntary American education content stand... | 01/09/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S294-295) |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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| S.1760 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
| 05/01/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| S.2457 | A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe... | 05/01/2008 | Presented to President. |
| 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.CON.RES.74 | A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to ... | 04/29/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.793 | A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
| 04/28/2008 | Signed by President. |
| 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.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.2533 | A bill to enact a safe, fair, and responsible state secrets privilege Act.
| 04/24/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. |
| 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.J.RES.28 | A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favo... |
| S.923 | A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail... | 04/23/2008 | Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m. |
| 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.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.RES.517 | A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".
| 04/16/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2731 | A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo... | 04/15/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su... |
| 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.1247 | A bill to amend the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to limit the devel... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| 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.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.2135 | A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or ... | 04/08/2008 | Subcommittee 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.2822 | A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exporta... | 04/04/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2613-2614) |
| 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.2815 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase unsubsidized Stafford loan ... | 04/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2440-2442) |
| 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.RES.503 | A resolution recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the 20th a... | 04/03/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.498 | A resolution designating April 8, 2008, as "National Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day".
| 04/02/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.495 | A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".
| 04/01/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.J.RES.25 | A joint resolution providing for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the B... | 03/14/2008 | Signed by President. |
| 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.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.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.2771 | A bill to require the president to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010. ... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151) |
| 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.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.RES.474 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that providing breakfast in schools through the N... | 03/05/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.82 | A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Comptroller General to audit and evaluate the programs, a... | 02/29/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| 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.22 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo... | 02/28/2008 | Star Print ordered on the bill. |
| 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.2305 | A bill to prevent voter caging.
| 02/27/2008 | Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. |
| 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.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.2643 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Ag... | 02/14/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| 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.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.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.310 | A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with N... | 02/05/2008 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No... |
| S.2585 | A bill to provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Def... | 01/31/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.RES.429 | A resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless wor... | 01/29/2008 | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| 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.430 | A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
| 01/25/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332) |
| 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.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.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.J.RES.13 | A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Ass... | 12/26/2007 | Signed by President. |
| 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.J.RES.8 | A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent ... | 12/21/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.2521 | A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
| 12/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008) |
| 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.2506 | A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify a provision relating to the Nort... | 12/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 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.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.2481 | A bill to prohibit racial profiling.
| 12/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469-15471) |
| 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.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.2462 | A bill to provide that before the Secretary of Defense may furlough any employee of the Departmen... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15250-15251) |
| S.1249 | A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantana... | 12/11/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.2444 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainab... | 12/11/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2419 | A bill to permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible wo... | 12/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14849-14850) |
| S.2421 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits to individuals who have... | 12/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14850-14851) |
| S.2431 | A bill to address emergency shortages in food banks.
| 12/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14855-14856) |
| 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.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.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.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.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.2206 | A bill to provide technical corrections to Public Law 109-116 (2 U.S.C. 2131a note) to extend the... | 11/19/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.J.RES.7 | A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Sant as a citizen regent of the Bo... | 11/16/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.1642 | A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for ot... | 11/15/2007 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| 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.381 | A resolution remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke a... | 11/14/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.294 | A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
| 11/01/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| 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.RES.356 | A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a... | 10/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572) |
| 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.359 | A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2007 World Series.
| 10/29/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.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.2212 | A bill to support the establishment and operations of Teachers Professional Development Institute... | 10/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13157) |
| 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.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.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.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.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.2139 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, provide educational assistance under the Montgomery... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2140 | A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.RES.342 | A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp... | 10/02/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2120 | A bill to authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for th... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| 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.1267 | A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed... | 09/27/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. |
| S.2108 | A bill to establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception.... | 09/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.336 | A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl... | 09/27/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.1792 | A bill to amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to improve such Act.
| 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12134-12135) |
| S.1771 | A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entr... | 09/20/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.2069 | A bill to increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic... | 09/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR... |
| S.RES.321 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ... | 09/19/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758) |
| S.1257 | A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat... | 09/18/2007 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632) |
| S.2060 | A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a Volunteer Teach... | 09/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11656-11657) |
| S.2061 | A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain home health workers from t... | 09/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11657) |
| 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.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.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.1924 | A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil... | 08/22/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight 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 A |
