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Biography
FEINGOLD, Russell D., a Senator from Wisconsin; born in Janesville, Rock County, Wis., March 2, 1953; graduated, Janesville Craig High School 1971; graduated, University of Wisconsin, Madison 1975; attended Magdalen College, Oxford, England, as a Rhodes Scholar and received a graduate degree in 1977; graduated, Harvard University Law School 1979; admitted to the Wisconsin bar in 1979 and practiced law in Madison, Wisc. 1979-1985; visiting professor, Beloit College 1985; member, Wisconsin State Senate 1983-1993; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1992; reelected in 1998 and in 2004 for the term ending January 3, 2011.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3163A bill to provide for a Federal employees program to authorize the use of leave by caregivers for...06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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.3041A bill to establish the Foreign Intelligence and Information Commission to assess needs and provi...05/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4489-4490)
S.CON.RES.81A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.
05/08/2008Received in the House.
S.2959A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for election day r...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3712-3713)
S.RES.532A resolution recommending that the Langston Golf Course, located in northeast Washington, DC, and...04/24/2008Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S34...
S.2088A bill to place reasonable limitations on the use of National Security Letters, and for other pur...04/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.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.RES.474A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that providing breakfast in schools through the N...03/05/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2634A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and d...02/28/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1334-1364)
S.2633A bill to provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq.
02/27/2008Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S1258)
S.2609A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S791-792)
S.RES.431A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
01/29/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457)
S.2527A bill to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds for the Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16016)
S.2481A bill to prohibit racial profiling.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469-15471)
S.1782A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
12/12/2007Subcommittee on the Constitution. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 9:30 a.m.
S.2434A bill to clarify conditions for the interceptions of computer trespass communications under the ...12/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15032)
S.2435A bill to limit authority to delay notice of search warrants.
12/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15033)
S.2412A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the system of public financing for Pr...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14790-14791)
S.RES.381A resolution remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke a...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2287A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the percentage depletion allowance fo...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13687-13688)
S.2192A bill to establish a user fee for follow-up reinspections under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosm...10/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13087)
S.2097A bill to modify the optional method of computing net earnings from self-employment.
09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12145-12146)
S.2060A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a Volunteer Teach...09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11656-11657)
S.2053A bill to amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improv...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11589-11592)
S.RES.302A resolution censuring the President and Vice President.
08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10939-10940)
S.RES.303A resolution censuring the President and the Attorney General.
08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10940-10943)
S.1953A bill to amend the Agricultural Manufacturing Act of 1946 to require labeling of raw agricultura...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10801)
S.1863A bill to authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Rob...07/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9835-9837)
S.1864A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of Robert M. La Fo...07/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1649A bill to provide for 2 programs to authorize the use of leave by caregivers for family members o...07/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.1664A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of Robert M. La Fo...06/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1665A bill to authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Rob...06/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1569A bill to establish a pilot program on the provision of legal services to assist veterans and mem...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7340-7341)
S.236A bill to require reports to Congress on Federal agency use of data mining.
06/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.621A bill to establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suff...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6608-6609)
S.1521A bill to provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to help State and local la...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6890-6891)
S.1464A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6557)
S.RES.204A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with regard to the importance of National Women's...05/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1313A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide relief for servicemembers with res...05/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5923-5925)
S.1314A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach activities of the Departmen...05/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5923-5925)
S.1295A bill to amend the African Development Foundation Act to change the name of the Foundation, modi...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.CON.RES.31A concurrent resolution expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through in...05/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5604)
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.447A bill to abolish the death penalty under Federal law.
04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5174-5175)
S.1169A bill to ensure the provision of high quality health care coverage for uninsured individuals thr...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5077-5079)
S.RES.167A resolution congratulating the University of Wisconsin men's indoor track and field team on beco...04/24/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.168A resolution congratulating the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team for winning the 2007 ...04/24/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1186A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for the e...04/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4852)
S.RES.76A resolution calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly ...04/11/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4385-4386)
S.1077A bill to safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.
04/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4308-4309)
S.1048A bill to assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of p...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4180-4181)
S.CON.RES.16A concurrent resolution calling on the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) ...03/06/2007Received in the House.
S.733A bill to promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool t...03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2499)
S.706A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the MA Regional Plan Stabilizati...02/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.693A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Automated Defibrillation in Adam...02/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2277-2278)
S.685A bill to establish an expedited procedure for congressional consideration of health care reform ...02/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2233)
S.620A bill to establish a demonstration project to train unemployed workers for employment as health ...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2047-2048)
S.581A bill to amend the Buy American Act to increase the requirement for American-made content, to ti...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1963-1964)
S.564A bill to modernize water resources planning, and for other purposes.
02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1906-1907)
S.CON.RES.11A concurrent resolution providing that any agreement relating to trade and investment that is neg...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1924-1925)
S.527A bill to make amendments to the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act.
02/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.528A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from bas...02/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measur...
S.529A bill to allow the modified bloc voting by cooperative associations of milk producers in connect...02/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measur...
S.530A bill to prohibit products that contain dry ultra-filtered milk products, milk protein concentra...02/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measur...
S.541A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to promote local and regional ...02/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measur...
S.492A bill to promote stabilization and reconstruction efforts in Somalia, to establish a Special Env...02/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.498A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the Medicare program for benefi...02/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1638-1639)
S.121A bill to provide for the redeployment of United States forces from Iraq.
01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1398-1400)
S.448A bill to prohibit the use of funds to continue deployment of the United States Armed Forces in I...01/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.427A bill to provide for additional section 8 vouchers, to reauthorize the Public and Assisted Housi...01/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1328-1331)
S.436A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1086 to reform the system of public financing for Pr...01/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1346-1348)
S.403A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that reimbursements for costs of usi...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1238)
S.252A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Cong...01/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S392)
S.230A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
01/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.2979A bill to exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization, and fo...06/26/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...06/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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.598A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead ...06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6025)
S.RES.440A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playin...06/23/2008Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consid...
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...06/20/2008Received in the House.
S.2838A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
06/18/2008Committees on Aging. Joint hearings held with Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Antitru...
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.J.RES.41A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5632-5633)
S.3083A bill to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agree...06/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5043-5044)
S.J.RES.37A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declar...06/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.1210A bill to extend the grant program for drug-endangered children.
05/22/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3067A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Dental Health Improvement Act. ...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803)
S.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.879A bill to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.
05/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.569A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Prov...05/19/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/19/2008Received in the House.
S.3022A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the sale of dishwashing deter...05/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.559A resolution designating May 15, 2008, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.72A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. ...05/08/2008Received in the House.
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.2135A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or ...05/06/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.RES.542A resolution designating April 2008 as "National STD Awareness Month".
04/30/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3599-3600)
S.RES.515A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.
04/29/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.RES.535A resolution recognizing April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day".
04/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3446-3447)
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.2533A bill to enact a safe, fair, and responsible state secrets privilege Act.
04/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.2910A bill to require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges receiv...04/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3404-3405)
S.2912A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to ...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.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.1853A bill to promote competition, to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband ...04/22/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.2899A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans....04/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.2891A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3162)
S.RES.520A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".
04/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
S.RES.516A resolution solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic April 1983 bombing of the ...04/15/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
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.RES.488A resolution designating the week beginning March 16, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week".
03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.352A bill to provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings.
03/13/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
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.2760A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
S.RES.481A resolution designating April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts t...03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163)
S.RES.178A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in...03/10/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (tex...
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.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
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.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.2305A bill to prevent voter caging.
02/27/2008Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
S.1711A bill to target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocai...02/13/2008Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held.
S.2627A bill to provide for a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and to enha...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S971-972)
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.RES.432A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
S.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
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.2554A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes....01/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2488A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...12/31/2007Became Public Law No: 110-175.
S.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.888A bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocid...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.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008)
S.CON.RES.53A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ...12/19/2007Received in the House.
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.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
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.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.344A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.
12/13/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.401A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications. ...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (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.2422A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain computer-assisted remote huntin...12/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2362A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional standard deduction for...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.RES.375A resolution amending Senate Resolution 400, 94th Congress, and Senate Resolution 445, 108th Cong...11/13/2007Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14300)
S.2316A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
11/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.1163A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation and specially adapted housi...11/02/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
S.RES.346A resolution expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that ...10/26/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13494-13495)
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.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.2243A bill to strongly encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to end its support for institutions t...10/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13454-13455)
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.221A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater fairness in the arbitration p...10/15/2007Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
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.742An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-con...10/05/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.453A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.
10/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.2143A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to establish a program to improve the ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.831A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an...10/03/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
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.339A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.
10/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.774A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091)
S.1792A bill to amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to improve such Act.
09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12134-12135)
S.2092A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees i...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12063)
S.RES.323A resolution recognizing Kikkoman Foods, Inc., for its 50 years of operations in the United State...09/20/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11862)
S.RES.321A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...09/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
S.1257A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat...09/18/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632)
S.2059A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ...09/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.169A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acqu...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
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.2052A bill to allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the United Stat...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11588-11589)
S.2040A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative tax liability limit...09/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.316A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L...09/11/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.18A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...09/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11417-11418)
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.2030A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting relating to bundle...09/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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.849A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...09/04/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.22A resolution reaffirming the constitutional and statutory protections accorded sealed domestic ma...09/04/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
S.J.RES.16A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/29/2007By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
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.RES.296A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".
08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.1914A bill to require a comprehensive nuclear posture review, and for other purposes.
08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10606-10608)
S.1928A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes to equalize the remedies available under th...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621)
S.1930A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prevent illegal logging practices, and for ot...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621-10622)
S.675A bill to provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet r...07/31/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.RES.276A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...07/31/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.1430A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
S.1500A bill to support democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes.
07/24/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
S.RES.261A resolution expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contribution...07/24/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1842A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limit...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660)
S.1818A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufactu...07/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9615)
S.1813A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide individuals with an opportunity to parti...07/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1800A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require emergency contraception to be available ...07/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9475)
S.RES.226A resolution recognizing the month of November 2007 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month"....07/16/2007Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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.1744A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign non...06/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.185A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.
06/26/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.CON.RES.25A concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe again...06/26/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.1285A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes.
06/20/2007Committee on Rules and Administration. Date of scheduled hearing. SR-301. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.82A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.242A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate,