HARKIN, Thomas Richard (Tom), a Representative and Senator from Iowa; born in Cumming, Warren County, Iowa, November 19, 1939; attended the public schools; graduated, Iowa State University, Ames 1962; graduated, Catholic University of America Law School, Washington, D.C. 1972; admitted to the Iowa bar in 1972 and commenced practice in Des Moines; served in United States Navy 1962-1967; attorney for Polk County, Iowa, Legal Aid Society 1973; member, board of directors, Iowa Consumers League; elected in 1974 as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth Congress; reelected to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1975-January 3, 1985); was not a candidate for reelection in 1984 to the House of Representatives, but was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1984; reelected in 1990, 1996, and again in 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009; chair, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003]).
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | S.2954 | A bill to amend Public Law 110-196 to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by... | 05/02/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.2903 | A bill to amend Public Law 110-196 to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by... | 04/25/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | S.2899 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.... | 04/22/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2745 | A bill to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008, to suspend permanent price support ... | 03/14/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.2784 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the food labeling requirements... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2159) |
| S.2748 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish physical activity guidelin... | 03/12/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2001) |
| S.2571 | A bill to make technical corrections to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. ... | 03/06/2008 | Signed by President. |
 | S.RES.475 | A resolution congratulating Iowa State University of Science and Technology on its 150 years of l... | 03/06/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2686 | A bill to ensure that all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, ... | 03/03/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.2600 | A bill to provide for the designation of a single ZIP code for Windsor Heights, Iowa.
| 02/27/2008 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.2625 | A bill to ensure that deferred Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits that are receiv... | 02/12/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.2585 | A bill to provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Def... | 01/31/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.862 | A bill to designate the Federal building located at 210 Walnut Street in Des Moines, Iowa, as the... | 01/22/2008 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. Without w... |
| S.2473 | A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting ... | 12/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15467-15468) |
| S.1881 | A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections... | 11/15/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.2302 | An original bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 201... | 11/02/2007 | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator... |
| S.RES.362 | A resolution recognizing 2007 as the year of the 100th Anniversary of the American Society of Agr... | 10/31/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2173 | A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physi... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12990-12991) |
| S.1983 | A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to renew and amend the pr... | 10/09/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.902 | A bill to provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserv... | 10/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12347-12349) |
| S.2077 | A bill to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce intended for human consumptio... | 09/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11859) |
| S.2061 | A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain home health workers from t... | 09/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11657) |
| S.479 | A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
| 09/05/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101) |
| S.1183 | A bill to enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quali... | 08/03/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2007 | A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a floor of 1.0 for th... | 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1942 | A bill to amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provid... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10792-10793) |
| S.675 | A bill to provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet r... | 07/31/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.RES.287 | A resolution honoring and expressing gratitude to the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry ("Ironm... | 07/31/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.799 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and... | 07/10/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.1753 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the co... | 07/09/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8798) |
| S.1754 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campa... | 07/09/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1710 | An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, a... | 06/29/2007 | Star Print ordered on the bill. |
| S.1725 | A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of... | 06/28/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1614 | A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen penalties for unlawful child l... | 06/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1457 | A bill to provide for the protection of mail delivery on certain postal routes, and for other pur... | 06/06/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.1529 | A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to end benefit erosion, support working families with... | 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6896-6897) |
| S.1460 | A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002 to support beginning farmers ... | 05/23/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.1469 | A bill to require the closure of the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, ... | 05/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6560-6561) |
| S.1412 | A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002 to support beginning farmers ... | 05/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6196-6197) |
| S.1415 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to improve screening an... | 05/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6198) |
| S.1367 | A bill to amend the Public Health Services Act to provide methamphetamine prevention and treateme... | 05/10/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5948-5949) |
| S.1342 | A bill to improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the Nation'... | 05/09/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1157 | A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to eliminate the consumptive demand exception relating to ... | 04/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4752-4753) |
| S.1167 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to provide funding for student loan rep... | 04/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4758-4759) |
| S.1120 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for the training of graduate medi... | 04/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1087 | A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of... | 04/11/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1050 | A bill to amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Public Health Service Act to set standards... | 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4182-4183) |
 | S.997 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ... | 03/28/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94. |
| S.1013 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage States to provide pregnant wome... | 03/28/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.627 | A bill to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to improve the health... | 03/26/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report. |
| S.859 | A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to award funds to study the feasibility of constructing... | 03/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3068-3069) |
| S.770 | A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to permit participating households to use food stamp b... | 03/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.771 | A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchil... | 03/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2707-2708) |
| S.622 | A bill to enhance fair and open competition in the production and sale of agricultural commoditie... | 02/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2052-2053) |
| S.651 | A bill to help promote the national recommendation of physical activity to kids, families, and co... | 02/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2100-2101) |
| S.RES.57 | An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and F... | 01/31/2007 | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator... |
| S.393 | A bill to transfer unspent funds for grants by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services... | 01/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1192-1193) |
| S.23 | A bill to promote renewable fuel and energy security of the United States, and for other purposes... | 01/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S61-62) |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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| S.1760 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
| 05/01/2008 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| S.793 | A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
| 04/28/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.1858 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio... | 04/24/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.2433 | A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the... |
| S.J.RES.28 | A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favo... |
| S.1551 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of ... | 04/22/2008 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.RES.522 | A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r... | 04/22/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.RES.519 | A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights... | 04/18/2008 | Star Print ordered on the resolution. |
| S.1969 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determin... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri... |
| S.CON.RES.75 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should tak... | 04/10/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951) |
| S.579 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute... | 04/03/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2136 | A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.
| 04/03/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. |
| S.2819 | A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an... | 04/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446) |
| S.RES.501 | A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee... | 04/03/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N... |
| S.RES.485 | A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta... | 03/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2760 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146) |
| S.2774 | A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2153-2154) |
| S.2775 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to treat certain do... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2155) |
| S.J.RES.30 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008... |
| S.901 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati... | 03/12/2008 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.2663 | A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for childre... | 03/07/2008 | S.AMDT.4143 Amendment SA 4143, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.2681 | A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American... | 02/29/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432) |
| S.RES.96 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Harriett Woods will be remembered as a pione... | 02/29/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.22 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo... | 02/28/2008 | Star Print ordered on the bill. |
| S.2634 | A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and d... | 02/28/2008 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1334-1364) |
| S.RES.463 | A resolution congratulating Vivian Stringer on winning 800 games in women's college basketball. ... | 02/28/2008 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1387) |
| S.2305 | A bill to prevent voter caging.
| 02/27/2008 | Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. |
| S.2633 | A bill to provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq.
| 02/27/2008 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S1258) |
| S.2045 | A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for childre... | 02/25/2008 | By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R... |
| S.2636 | A bill to provide needed housing reform.
| 02/14/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577. |
| S.2639 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding... | 02/14/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2631 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo... | 02/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980) |
| S.2071 | A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
| 02/12/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| S.RES.446 | A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
| 02/12/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.2618 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for... | 02/08/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.445 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of ... | 02/07/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S795-796) |
| S.2598 | A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acqui... | 02/06/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739-740) |
| S.2590 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Pa... | 02/04/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.2578 | A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma... | 01/30/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.431 | A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
| 01/29/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457) |
| S.1843 | A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen... | 01/24/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.2554 | A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.... | 01/24/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286) |
| S.2544 | A bill to provide for a program of temporary extended unemployment compensation.
| 01/22/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S108) |
| S.RES.420 | A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
| 01/22/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2484 | A bill to rename the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development as the Eunice Kenne... | 12/21/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.772 | A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptio... | 12/19/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11... |
| S.2498 | A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of... | 12/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917) |
| S.2510 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ... | 12/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920) |
| S.RES.409 | A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss... | 12/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2480 | A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publicly disclose the identity of... | 12/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.543 | A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us... | 12/12/2007 | S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2452 | A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide protection to consumers with respect to certa... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15235-15236) |
| S.2460 | A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249) |
| S.1673 | A bill to facilitate the export of United States agricultural products to Cuba as authorized by t... | 12/11/2007 | Committee on Finance. Hearings held. |
| S.RES.401 | A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications. ... | 12/11/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143-... |
| S.2424 | A bill to ensure that all Americans have basic health literacy skills to function effectively as ... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2426 | A bill to provide for congressional oversight of United States agreements with the Government of ... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| S.2191 | A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ... | 12/05/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-406. 9:00 a.m. |
| S.1382 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2385 | A bill to provide Federal Perkins Loan cancellation to fire fighters.
| 11/16/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2352 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries greater ... | 11/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14401) |
| S.2347 | A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net ... | 11/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.372 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pak... | 11/08/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14201-14202) |
| S.2316 | A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
| 11/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.635 | A bill to provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production lab... | 10/26/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ... |
| S.RES.346 | A resolution expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that ... | 10/26/2007 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13494-13495) |
| S.367 | A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made wit... | 10/25/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an... |
| S.CON.RES.44 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul... | 10/19/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.2202 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to increase the renewable content of gasoline, and for other pu... | 10/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.J.RES.21 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to co... | 10/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13... |
| S.558 | A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2181 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993) |
| S.RES.349 | A resolution honoring Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate... | 10/17/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.221 | A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater fairness in the arbitration p... | 10/15/2007 | Star Print ordered on the reported bill. |
| S.2159 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive... | 10/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.742 | An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-con... | 10/05/2007 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.459 | A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies... | 10/04/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.2139 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, provide educational assistance under the Montgomery... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.2140 | A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.831 | A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an... | 10/03/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.2127 | A bill to provide assistance to families of miners involved in mining accidents.
| 10/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12441) |
| S.2119 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.2123 | A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1539 | A bill to designate the post office located at 309 East Linn Street, Marshalltown, Iowa, as the "... | 09/28/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12340) |
| S.774 | A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091) |
| S.1105 | A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089) |
| S.1792 | A bill to amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to improve such Act.
| 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12134-12135) |
| S.2103 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction f... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12155, S12155-12156) |
| S.1233 | A bill to provide and enhance intervention, rehabilitative treatment, and services to veterans wi... | 09/20/2007 | Star Print ordered on the reported bill. |
| S.RES.321 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ... | 09/19/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758) |
| S.2059 | A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ... | 09/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.576 | A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights. ... | 09/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11563) |
| S.RES.306 | A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
| 09/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.305 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the Medicare national coverage determin... | 09/04/2007 | Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11080-11081) |
| S.J.RES.16 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ... | 08/29/2007 | By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ... |
| S.1795 | A bill to improve access to workers' compensation programs for injured Federal employees.
| 08/22/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ... |
| S.1716 | A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountabilit... | 08/13/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.1099 | A bill to amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to make individuals employed by the Ro... | 08/09/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.RES.302 | A resolution censuring the President and Vice President.
| 08/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10939-10940) |
| S.RES.303 | A resolution censuring the President and the Attorney General.
| 08/03/2007 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10940-10943) |
| S.1060 | A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu... | 08/02/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably. |
| S.1766 | A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other pu... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10775, S10776) |
| S.1943 | A bill to establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals unde... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.1951 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1954 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802) |
| S.1955 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to first responder agencies... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10804) |
| S.1975 | A bill to expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuri... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10810-10811) |
| S.625 | A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au... | 08/01/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ... |
| S.1011 | A bill to change the name of the National Institute on Drug Abuse to the National Institute on Di... | 08/01/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.RES.276 | A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi... | 07/31/2007 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.1885 | A bill to provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of... | 07/26/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1606 | A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w... | 07/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858) |
| S.1871 | A bill to provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in Sta... | 07/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9920-9921) |
| S.761 | A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ... | 07/19/2007 | Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574) |
| S.1817 | A bill to ensure proper administration of the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for person... | 07/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.1825 | A bill to provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes ... | 07/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ... |
| S.1800 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require emergency contraception to be available ... | 07/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9475) |
| S.1713 | A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
| 07/13/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.RES.271 | A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
| 07/13/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1758 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and... | 07/10/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8948-8949) |
| S.185 | A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.
| 06/26/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ... |
| S.231 | A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200... | 06/25/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| S.5 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ... | 06/20/2007 | Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. |
| S.368 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE... | 06/20/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.1285 | A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes.
| 06/20/2007 | Committee on Rules and Administration. Date of scheduled hearing. SR-301. 10:00 a.m. |
| S.1041 | A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo... | 06/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843) |
| S.J.RES.4 | A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived polic... | 06/18/2007 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment and with a preamble. Wi... |
| S.1621 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and... | 06/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.261 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,... | 06/13/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677) |
| S.624 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide waivers relating to grants for preventiv... | 06/13/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677) |
| S.1605 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare... | 06/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643) |
| S.1616 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for ot... | 06/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7652-7653) |
| S.1496 | A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog... | 06/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537) |
| S.J.RES.14 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no l... | 06/11/2007 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441) |
| S.1572 | A bill to increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals (including thos... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7345) |
| S.1542 | A bill to establish State infrastructure banks for education, and for other purposes.
| 06/05/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7074-7075) |
| S.RES.220 | A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
| 06/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1478 | A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest Sy... | 05/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.1502 | A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held... | 05/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.1514 | A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
| 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875) |
| S.254 | A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
| 05/22/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.399 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for pur... | 05/16/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.1410 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the pu... | 05/16/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.119 | A bill to prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to military action, relief, and reconstruction... | 05/15/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11... |
| S.1394 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to exclude from gross income of individual tax... | 05/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6131) |
| S.1403 | A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to provide incentives for the ... | 05/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.1356 | A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company re... | 05/10/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.1338 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a two-year moratorium on ce... | 05/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5740-5741) |
| S.1324 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuel sol... | 05/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5660) |
| S.1196 | A bill to improve mental health care for wounded members of the Armed Forces, and for other purpo... | 05/04/2007 | Star Print ordered on S.1196. |
| S.1276 | A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor elect... | 05/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5565-5566) |
| S.1284 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the taxation of income of contro... | 05/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5571) |
| S.1310 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of increased p... | 05/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5602) |
| S.1263 | A bill to protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging with respect to gasoline ... | 05/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.1270 | A bill to amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require the Pe... | 05/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5507) |
| S.1254 | A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the reductions in social secu... | 05/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1261 | A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to repeal the 10-year limit on use of Montgo... | 05/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5397-5398) |
| S.RES.182 | A resolution honoring the life of Jack Valenti.
| 05/01/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1232 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary o... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5209-5210) |
| S.1244 | A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, ... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5219-5220) |
| S.1205 | A bill to require a pilot program on assisting veterans service organizations and other veterans ... | 04/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5089) |
| S.430 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment... | 04/24/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.1190 | A bill to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information tech... | 04/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu... |
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