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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

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.RES.699A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities,...09/30/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2606A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.CON.RES.104A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...09/26/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3563An original bill to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign As...09/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Dodd. With written...
S.3548An original bill to approve the United States-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of...09/23/2008Committee on Foreign Relations ordered to be reported an original measure.
S.RES.661A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month.
09/23/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.3534A bill to provide for the expansion of Federal programs to prevent and manage vision loss, and fo...09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9210-9211)
S.RES.648A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautil...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
S.3479A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Semester of Service...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8414-8415)
S.3480A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish Encore Service Progra...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8415-8416)
S.3425A bill to make effective the proposed rule of the Food and Drug Administration relating to sunscr...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8037-8039)
S.3445An original bill to impose sanctions with respect to Iran, to provide for the divestment of asset...08/01/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ...
S.3252A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance cons...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6572-6574)
S.3188A bill for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of top-of-the-stove stainless stee...06/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1926A bill to establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infrastruct...06/12/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
S.3133A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee wi...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5631)
S.553A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile Riv...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3075A bill to make certain technical corrections to title III of SAFETEA-LU.
06/02/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ...
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.2284An original bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, to restore the financial solv...05/13/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4048-4050, S4051-4061)
S.2960A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3714-3715)
S.RES.548A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721)
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2894An original bill to establish requirements for private lenders to protect student borrowers recei...04/21/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ...
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.518A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness...04/21/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210)
S.2684A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing ...04/16/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation a...
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.2759A bill to provide for Kindergarten Plus programs.
03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2142)
S.2767A bill to provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under sect...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2149-2150)
S.2741A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for disability savings accounts, and...03/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1878-1879)
S.2559A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the level of earnings under which...01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S330-331)
S.2271An original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that cond...12/31/2007Became Public Law No: 110-174.
S.2338An original bill to modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing ...12/17/2007Received in the House.
S.2472A bill to amend the U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15464-15465)
S.2452A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide protection to consumers with respect to certa...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15235-15236)
S.1970A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, a National Resource Center o...11/15/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment i...
S.CON.RES.51A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
S.2327A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for increased h...11/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2328A bill to establish a homeowner mitigation loan program within the Federal Emergency Management A...11/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.2285An original bill to reauthorize the Federal terrorism risk insurance program, and for other purpo...11/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ...
S.2286An original bill to establish a nonpartisan commission on natural catastrophe risk management and...11/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ...
S.2276A bill to enhance United States competitiveness in aeronautics, and for other purposes.
10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13629)
S.RES.258A resolution recognizing the historical and educational significance of the Atlantic Freedom Tour...10/18/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2189A bill to provide for educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems, ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13000)
S.1612An original bill to amend the penalty provisions in the International Emergency Economic Powers A...10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.CON.RES.39A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road cr...10/05/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.576A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights. ...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11563)
S.1182A bill to amend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 ...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2055A bill for the relief of Alejandro Gomez and Juan Sebastian Gomez.
09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592)
S.1051A bill to authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in th...09/11/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.2000A bill to amend and extend the Export Administration Act of 1979 and for other purposes.
08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1975A bill to expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuri...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10810-10811)
S.1677A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for ot...08/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-538. 9:30 a.m.
S.1923An original bill to authorize appropriations for assistance for the Housing Assistance Council, t...08/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ordered to be reported an original measure.
S.1894A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide family and medical leave to p...07/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.732A bill to empower Peace Corps volunteers, and for other purposes.
07/25/2007Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs. Date of scheduled hearing....
S.1610An original bill to ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation ...06/29/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8753-8755)
S.1736A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the eligibility requirement f...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8708-8709)
S.1708A bill to provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, trea...06/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1615A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities.
06/25/2007Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.535A bill to establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of ...06/22/2007By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-88.
S.1681A bill to provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program, and for other purposes. ...06/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8241-8242)
S.1668A bill to assist in providing affordable housing to those affected by the 2005 hurricanes.
06/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8064-8065)
S.1611An original bill to make technical corrections to SAFETEA-LU and other related laws relating to t...06/13/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ...
S.1573A bill to promote public-private partnerships to strengthen investment in early childhood develop...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7348-7349)
S.1557A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro...06/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7184)
S.1560A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the quality and availability of mental h...06/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7185-7187)
S.1514A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875)
S.1466A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude property tax rebates and other benef...05/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.207A resolution calling on the President of the United States immediately to recommend new candidate...05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6310-6311)
S.1334A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to make permanent authority to furn...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5734-5735)
S.CON.RES.30A concurrent resolution urging all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act respon...05/02/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5510)
S.RES.155A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the...05/01/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5432)
S.1230A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for contribution...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5200-5201)
S.1232A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary o...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5209-5210)
S.1204A bill to enhance Federal efforts focused on public awareness and education about the risks and d...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5088)
S.1194A bill to improve the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and for other purposes.
04/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4922-4923)
S.RES.163A resolution designating the third week of April 2007 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness...04/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1156A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals ...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694-4695)
S.1128A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Summer of Service S...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4606-4607)
S.1066A bill to require the Secretary of Education to revise regulations regarding student loan repayme...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4207)
S.756A bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of Defense to address the equipment reset a...03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4037-4038)
S.RES.47A resolution honoring the life and achievements of George C. Springer, Sr., the Northeast regiona...03/23/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.969A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.
03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3615-3616)
S.899A bill to amend section 401(b)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the Federal Pell ...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3206-3207)
S.763An original bill to provide the resources to protect public transportation from terrorism.
03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3048)
S.830A bill to improve the process for the development of needed pediatric medical devices.
03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2920-2921)
S.785A bill to amend title 4 of the United States Code to limit the extent to which States may tax the...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2720-2721)
S.730A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to protect voting rights and to improve the adm...03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2495-2498)
S.660A bill for the relief of Majan Jean.
02/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.634A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2082)
S.467A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank.
01/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.RES.56An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban A...01/31/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator ...
S.308A bill to prohibit an escalation in United States military forces in Iraq without prior authoriza...01/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S601)
S.224A bill to create or adopt, and implement, rigorous and voluntary American education content stand...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S294-295)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
10/03/2008Signed by President.
S.2135A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or ...10/03/2008Signed by President.
S.J.RES.35A joint resolution to amend Public Law 108-331 to provide for the construction and related activi...10/03/2008Became Public Law No: 110-341.
S.1738A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.1924A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil...10/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
S.3656A bill to preserve access to healthcare under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
09/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.RES.692A resolution designating the week of November 9 through November 15, 2008, as "National Veterans ...09/27/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.694A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2008, as "National Character Counts Week"...09/27/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2136A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.
09/26/2008By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-514. Minori...
S.3263A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced stra...09/26/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. With written report N...
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.3582A bill to require continued application of budget neutrality on a national basis in calculation o...09/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.665A resolution designating October 3, 2008, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".
09/24/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9437)
S.RES.682A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp...09/24/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.684A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
09/24/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1007A bill to direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign g...09/23/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a subst...
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.3507A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.
09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
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.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.3511A bill to direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to ca...09/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.2332A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...09/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.3308A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Vet...09/15/2008Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
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.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.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...08/01/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
S.2533A bill to enact a safe, fair, and responsible state secrets privilege Act.
08/01/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3429A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an increased mileage rate for charitable...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.3375A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of nove...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7914-7915)
S.3385A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food s...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7933-7934)
S.3387A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain care.
07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7946)
S.3398A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State an...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7953-7954)
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.2035A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...07/30/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7710-7722, S7722-7759)
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
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.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.3321A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide coordinated leadership in Federal effort...07/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.3292A bill to provide emergency energy assistance, and for other purposes.
07/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6974)
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.2731A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo...07/16/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809-6817, S6820-6857)
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.613A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Profes...07/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3239A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas leases to h...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6564-6565)
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.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.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.3223A bill to establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.
06/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6328-6329)
S.3195A bill to provide assistance to adolescents and young adults with serious mental health disorders...06/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6167-6168)
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.RES.596A resolution congratulating the Boston Celtics on winning the 2008 National Basketball Associatio...06/23/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5971-5972)
S.3170A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release o...06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3141A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan ...06/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3142A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public health activities related to stil...06/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.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.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.RES.581A resolution designating June 6, 2008, as "National Huntington's Disease Awareness Day".
06/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3068A bill to require equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, and contrac...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803-4804)
S.J.RES.34A joint resolution to provide a replacement laboratory and support space at the Smithsonian Envir...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.J.RES.36A joint resolution to provide replacement laboratory space for terrestrial research at the Smiths...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.RES.541A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abus...05/21/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4705-4...
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.3032A bill to increase the standard mileage rate for use of an automobile for business, medical, and ...05/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/19/2008Received in the House.
S.RES.565A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.
05/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2643A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Ag...05/13/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
S.RES.562A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors as the organization begins its 25th year of se...05/13/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2457A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe...05/08/2008Signed by President.
S.CON.RES.81A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.
05/08/2008Received in the House.
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.RES.554A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone...05/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.CON.RES.74A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to ...04/29/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
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.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.RES.531A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
04/24/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408)
S.923A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail...04/23/2008Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m.
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.528A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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.RES.517A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".
04/16/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.RES.513A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...04/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1247A bill to amend the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to limit the devel...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
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.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..