Biography
DORGAN, Byron Leslie, a Representative and a Senator from North Dakota; born in Dickinson, Stark County, N. Dak., May 14, 1942; attended the public schools; B.S., University of North Dakota, Grand Forks 1964; M.B.A., University of Denver 1966; tax commissioner, State of North Dakota 1969-1980; delegate, North Dakota State Democratic conventions 1969-1981; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-seventh Congress in 1980 and to the five succeeding congresses; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1992 to the term beginning January 1993; appointed by the Governor to begin serving on December 14, 1992, to fill the vacancy left by Senator Kent Conrad, who assumed the seat left vacant by the death of Quentin Northrop Burdick, and took the oath of office on December 15, 1992; reelected in 1998 and in 2004 for the term ending January 3, 2011; chairman, Democratic Policy Committee and Democratic Conference (1999-).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/08/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.RES.530A resolution designating the week beginning October 5, 2008, as "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest A...04/24/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408)
S.2087A bill to amend certain laws relating to Native Americans to make technical corrections, and for ...04/16/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
S.2098A bill to establish the Northern Plains Heritage Area in the State of North Dakota.
04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2831A bill to reauthorize the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
04/08/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2754)
S.2706A bill to impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans.
03/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2062A bill to amend the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to reau...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged pursuant to the order of May 2...
S.2611A bill to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain con...02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S792-793)
S.2598A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acqui...02/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739-740)
S.RES.437A resolution establishing a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carry...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S501)
S.2096A bill to amend the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephon...12/17/2007The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.2332A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...12/04/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30...
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.2306A bill to encourage and facilitate the use of renewable fuel in the United States.
11/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.367A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made wit...10/25/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
S.2140A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2149A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to establish a program to provide incentives for pr...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2129A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the infrastructure foundation for ...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.RES.20A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the imp...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1819A bill to amend the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 to modify a deadline relat...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1751An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year endin...07/09/2007Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Dorgan. With written ...
S.398A bill to amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act to identify and re...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.875A bill to improve energy security of the United States through a 50 percent reduction in the oil ...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
S.1118A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by raising average fuel economy standa...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
S.1268A bill to provide for the development and inventory of certain outer Continental Shelf resources....06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
S.1486A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to restore integrity to and strengthen payment limi...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1508A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand various tax incentives for...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1284A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the taxation of income of contro...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5571)
S.1308A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from allowing the importation of certain cattle a...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1208A bill to provide additional security and privacy protection for social security account numbers....04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5093)
S.1155A bill to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate.
04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694)
S.1093A bill to reward the hard work and risk of individuals who choose to live in and help preserve Am...04/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4439-4440)
S.322A bill to establish an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project.
04/10/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment. With written report No...
S.973A bill to amend the Mandatory Victims' Restitution Act to improve restitution for victims of crim...03/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704)
S.978A bill to authorize the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Woodrow W. Keeble for his acts of valor...03/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.819A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand tax-free distributions from individua...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2913-2916)
S.242A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...03/07/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
S.684A bill to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the management o...02/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2232-2233)
S.606A bill to improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improvin...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.585A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in commemoration of Nativ...02/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.571A bill to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title I...02/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.554A bill to reduce the Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes.
02/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1855-1857)
S.396A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat controlled foreign corporations in tax...01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1265)
S.RES.40An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
01/25/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Dorgan. Without writt...
S.335A bill to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using private debt collection companies, and...01/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S763-764)
S.215A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality.
01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286-287)
S.195A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish permanent authority for the Secretary...01/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1738A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...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.2976A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive...05/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2964A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1779A bill to establish a program for tribal colleges and universities within the Department of Healt...04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu...
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.1810A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the provision of scientifically sound i...04/21/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
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.1740A bill to amend the Act of February 22, 1889, and the Act of July 2, 1862, to provide for the man...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
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.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.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.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.694A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ...03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1042A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...03/13/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.RES.482A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163-2164)
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.1926A bill to establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infrastruct...03/11/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
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.1675A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Co...03/04/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment....
S.602A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology.
03/03/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Pryor with an amendment i...
S.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
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.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.2639A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.450A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the Cowboy".
02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S984)
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.310A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with N...02/05/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
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.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...01/24/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S.2400A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.772A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptio...12/19/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
S.2520A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribal governments to transfer ...12/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.389A resolution commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command head...12/19/2007Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16056)
S.RES.416A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent mi...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.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.2469A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance ...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.1673A bill to facilitate the export of United States agricultural products to Cuba as authorized by t...12/11/2007Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.RES.400A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143)
S.CON.RES.54A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resusci...12/10/2007Received in the House.
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.378A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.522A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the Uni...11/07/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2320A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to covera...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14066-14067)
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
11/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
S.1518A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize the Act, and for other ...11/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in t...
S.RES.356A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a...10/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572)
S.RES.357A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Aware...10/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1492A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...10/24/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.953A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable ...10/23/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...
S.558A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2033A bill to provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into ...10/17/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.
S.2176A bill to promote the development of Native American small business concerns, and for other purpo...10/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S.2145A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to ensure that Indian veterans are not lia...10/15/2007Star Print ordered on S.2145.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.805A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.2139A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, provide educational assistance under the Montgomery...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2154A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain e...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.336A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl...09/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2089A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the coverage gap in prescription...09/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.CON.RES.12A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celeb...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.1905A bill to provide for a rotating schedule for regional selection of delegates to a national Presi...09/19/2007Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
S.CON.RES.47A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an ind...09/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668)
S.2051A bill to amend the small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school pr...09/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2058A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole, prevent price manipulatio...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11596-11597, S11600-11603)
S.2022A bill to prohibit the closure or relocation of any county office of the Farm Service Agency unti...09/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.479A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
09/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1716A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountabilit...08/13/2007Signed by President.
S.1951A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1954A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
S.1956A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for fos...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10804)
S.1958A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.203A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influe...08/02/2007Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
S.625A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...08/01/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.RES.221A resolution supporting National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Month and efforts to educa...08/01/2007Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.1883A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requ...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10153-10154)
S.1849A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that wages paid to unauthorized alie...07/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1850A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Indian tribal g...07/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1852A bill to designate the Friday after Thanksgiving of each year as "Native American Heritage Day" ...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9777-9778)
S.RES.270A resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of the International Peace Garden.
07/23/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9792)
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.824A bill to amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the...07/12/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.1776A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensur...07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9140-9141)
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.5A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ...06/20/2007Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S.1041A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843)
S.J.RES.4A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived polic...06/18/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment and with a preamble. Wi...
S.1621A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1605A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
S.1496A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
S.1593A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548)
S.J.RES.14A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no l...06/11/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441)
S.1457A bill to provide for the protection of mail delivery on certain postal routes, and for other pur...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1491A bill to amend the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Agricultu...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1494A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
S.1502A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.60A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in eme...05/23/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.1459A bill to strengthen the Nation's research efforts to identify the causes and cure of psoriasis a...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6554-6555)
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.1451A bill to encourage the development of coordinated quality reforms to improve health care deliver...05/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6478-6479)
S.RES.130A resolution designating July 28, 2007, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
05/21/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.119A bill to prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to military action, relief, and reconstruction...05/15/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
S.1403A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to provide incentives for the ...05/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.198A resolution designating May 15, 2007, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
05/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1353A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, ...05/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5931)
S.1356A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company re...05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1277A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the treatment of payment under ...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1280A bill to provide greater accountability in reviewing the national security considerations of fre...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1310A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of increased p...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5602)
S.1263A bill to protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging with respect to gasoline ...05/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1254A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the reductions in social secu...05/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1252A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for uniformity in the awarding of disabi...04/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5309-5310)
S.223A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156)
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.1243A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the age for receipt of military retired p...04/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1191A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to award grants to States to establish revolving lo...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5015)
S.430A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1115A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption,...04/23/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-85.
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1146A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for veterans who live in rur...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4692-4693)
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.962A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and improve the carbon capture and s...04/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.RES.149A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...04/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.987A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels and for other pu...04/12/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
S.358A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...04/10/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.481A bill to recruit and retain more qualified individuals to teach in Tribal Colleges or Universiti...04/10/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...03/30/2007Received in the House.
S.1004A bill to make ineligible for Federal contract awards any expatriated corporations and any compan...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.1012A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to assure meaningful disclosures of the terms ...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1017A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to prohibit the use of certain anti-competi...03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4058-4059)
S.994A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the deductible and change the method o...03/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3842)
S.673A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credits for the installation of wind...03/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3733-3735)
S.986A bill to expand eligibility for Combat-Related Special Compensation paid by the uniformed servic...03/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3751-3752)
S.RES.122A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.117A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/22/2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
S.935A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
S.RES.113A resolution commending the achievements and recognizing the importance of the Alliance to Save E...03/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.903A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
S.RES.95A resolution designating March 25, 2007, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/15/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.J.RES.9A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.
03/15/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3162-3287)
S.771A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchil...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2707-2708)
S.773A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
S.RES.97A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...03/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.84A bill to establish a United States Boxing Commission to administer the Act, and for other purpos...03/01/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.184A bill to provide improved rail and surface transportation security.
03/01/2007By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R...
S.721A bill to allow travel between the United States and Cuba.
03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2490)
S.711A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the contribution base for universal serv...02/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.713A bill to ensure dignity in care for members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries.
02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2363-2364)
S.689A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable...02/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2276)
S.691A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the benefits under the Medicare...02/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2277)
S.487A bill to amend the National Organ Transplant Act to clarify that kidney paired donations shall n...02/16/2007Received in the House.
S.622A bill to enhance fair and open competition in the production and sale of agricultural commoditie...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2052-2053)
S.630A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a minimum payment...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002, S2079)
S.644A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title certain education...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.573A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to imp...02/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.575A bill to authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technolog...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1916)
S.545A bill to improve consumer access to passenger vehicle loss data held by insurers.
02/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.439A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed ...01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1411-1412)
S.435A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve the essential air service program.
01/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1345)
S.404A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country o...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1239)
S.409A bill to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in the State of North Dakota....01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1242)
S.410A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to direct the Secretary of the Army t...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1242)
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