Tom Harkin - Federal Senator

Biography

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,

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Bills Sponsored (68)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.3737	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a program to enable certain individu...	12/11/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.3714	A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transact...	11/20/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10747)
	S.3597	A bill to provide that funds allocated for community food projects for fiscal year 2008 shall rem...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3627	A bill to improve the calculation of, the reporting of, and the accountability for, secondary sch...	09/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9709-9710)
	S.3406	A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	09/25/2008	Signed by President.

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.3737	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a program to enable certain individu...	12/11/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.3714	A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transact...	11/20/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10747)
	S.3597	A bill to provide that funds allocated for community food projects for fiscal year 2008 shall rem...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3627	A bill to improve the calculation of, the reporting of, and the accountability for, secondary sch...	09/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9709-9710)
	S.3406	A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	09/25/2008	Signed by President.
	S.RES.673	A resolution recognizing the importance of workplace wellness as a strategy to help maximize empl...	09/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3485	A bill to require manufacturers to increase the percentage of automobiles manufactured for sale w...	09/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8481)
	S.3321	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide coordinated leadership in Federal effort...	07/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.3291	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain income and gains relating to f...	07/21/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6973-6974)
	S.3230	An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, a...	07/08/2008	Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Harkin. With written ...
	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)

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Bills Co-Sponsored (305)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.CON.RES.107	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the rights of Members of Congr...	01/03/2009	Received in the House.
	S.3709	A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand the Rural Energy for...	11/20/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10745)
	S.RES.713	A resolution calling on all parties to the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of ...	11/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2136	A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.	11/19/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.1276	A bill to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems, and fo...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.CON.RES.107	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the rights of Members of Congr...	01/03/2009	Received in the House.
	S.3709	A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand the Rural Energy for...	11/20/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10745)
	S.RES.713	A resolution calling on all parties to the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of ...	11/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2136	A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.	11/19/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.1276	A bill to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems, and fo...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.1382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-373.
	S.1760	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.	10/03/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2579	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...	10/03/2008	Received in the House.
	S.3656	A bill to preserve access to healthcare under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.	09/30/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.660	A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government ...	09/27/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.RES.666	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.	09/26/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3577	A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to...	09/25/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9494-9496)
	S.1843	A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...	09/23/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.3538	A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to suspend a prohibition on paymen...	09/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.3507	A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.	09/22/2008	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
	S.3532	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...	09/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
	S.RES.634	A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resoluti...	09/22/2008	Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consid...
	S.3517	A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service...	09/18/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9028)
	S.3498	A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant mat...	09/16/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
	S.3484	A bill to provide for a delay in the phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor...	09/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8480-8481)
	S.RES.656	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...	09/11/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3362	A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.	08/22/2008	Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Kerry under authority of th...
	S.3429	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an increased mileage rate for charitable...	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3385	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food s...	07/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7933-7934)
	S.3389	A bill to require, for the benefit of shareholders, the disclosure of payments to foreign governm...	07/31/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.3398	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State an...	07/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7953-7954)
	S.3412	A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...	07/31/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.231	A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...	07/30/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-294.
	S.3322	A bill to provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midw...	07/30/2008	S.AMDT.5254 Referred to the Committee on Finance. To make a technical correction.
	S.3367	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise the timeframe for recognition of...	07/30/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7785)
	S.3310	A bill to provide benefits under the Post-Development/Mobilization Respite Absence program for ce...	07/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.RES.621	A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...	07/23/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.901	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...	07/22/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.3300	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for temporary improvements to t...	07/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7075)
	S.2774	A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ...	07/21/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.3283	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, in recognition of his esp...	07/17/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.J.RES.44	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...	07/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
	S.3272	A bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations for the National Institutes of Health for th...	07/16/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6872)
	S.RES.611	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes...	07/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3252	A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance cons...	07/10/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6572-6574)
	S.RES.608	A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...	07/08/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.254	A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.682	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3223	A bill to establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.	06/27/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6328-6329)
	S.RES.599	A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the tragic events foll...	06/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.440	A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playin...	06/23/2008	Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consid...
	S.2159	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...	06/20/2008	Received in the House.
	S.2942	A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.	06/04/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
	S.J.RES.37	A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declar...	06/03/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.3070	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.2191	A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ...	05/20/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
	S.RES.571	A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...	05/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.J.RES.28	A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...	05/19/2008	Received in the House.
	S.2993	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to facilitate emergency medical services personnel ...	05/08/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.22	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...	05/07/2008	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.961	A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...	05/07/2008	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.2959	A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for election day r...	05/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3712-3713)
	S.793	A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.	04/28/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2920	A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...	04/28/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
	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.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.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.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.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.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.2668	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...	02/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
	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.2071	A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.	02/25/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	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.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.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.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.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.2092	A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees i...	09/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12063)
	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.2040	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative tax liability limit...	09/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.1998	A bill to reduce child marriage, and for other purposes.	08/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
	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.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.1437	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...	05/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
	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.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.223	A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156)
	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.1243	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the age for receipt of military retired p...	04/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	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...
	S.RES.165	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...	04/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1181	A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote...	04/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1159	A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4753-4754)
	S.1170	A bill to designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorad...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4764)
	S.1141	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employees not covered by qualified ret...	04/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1155	A bill to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate.	04/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694)
	S.1156	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals ...	04/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694-4695)
	S.RES.157	A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1136	A bill to promote the economic security and safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violen...	04/17/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.149	A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...	04/16/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1093	A bill to reward the hard work and risk of individuals who choose to live in and help preserve Am...	04/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4439-4440)
	S.1098	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise the amount of minimum allotments under th...	04/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4441-4442)
	S.1107	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of suc...	04/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4448-4450)
	S.358	A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...	04/10/2007	By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
	S.442	A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.	04/10/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
	S.556	A bill to reauthorize the Head Start Act, and for other purposes.	04/10/2007	By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
	S.1077	A bill to safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.	04/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4308-4309)
	S.1084	A bill to provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.	04/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4310)
	S.RES.145	A resolution congratulating Zach Johnson on his victory in the 2007 Masters golf tournament.	04/10/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1038	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand workplace health incentives by equali...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4174)
	S.1069	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4208-4209)
	S.1015	A bill to reauthorize the National Writing Project.	03/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4056-4057)
	S.J.RES.10	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to eq...	03/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3845)
	S.974	A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to co...	03/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3703-3704)
	S.RES.122	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.958	A bill to establish an adolescent literacy program.	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3609-3610)
	S.969	A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3615-3616)
	S.971	A bill to establish the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to provide funding for the su...	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3620-3621)
	S.972	A bill to provide for the reduction of adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transm...	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3625)
	S.RES.117	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/22/2007	Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
	S.932	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize physical therapists to evalua...	03/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.935	A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
	S.912	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction a...	03/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3275)
	S.903	A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
	S.910	A bill to provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs...	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3220)
	S.J.RES.9	A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.	03/15/2007	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3162-3287)
	S.881	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...	03/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
	S.860	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medic...	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3070)
	S.861	A bill to designate the Federal building located at 131 East 4th Street in Davenport, Iowa, as th...	03/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.812	A bill to prohibit human cloning and protect stem cell research.	03/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2905)
	S.828	A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cos...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.803	A bill to repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support i...	03/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2817-2819)
	S.766	A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies of victim...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2699-2700)
	S.773	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
	S.RES.97	A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...	03/06/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.746	A bill to establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education...	03/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.721	A bill to allow travel between the United States and Cuba.	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2490)
	S.705	A bill to amend the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to establish a governmentwide policy...	02/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2362)
	S.713	A bill to ensure dignity in care for members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries.	02/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2363-2364)
	S.609	A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as u...	02/27/2007	Star Print ordered on S. 609.
	S.691	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the benefits under the Medicare...	02/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2277)
	S.659	A bill to amend section 1477 of title 10, United States Code, to provide for the payment of the d...	02/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.667	A bill to expand programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chil...	02/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.604	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to limit increases in the certain costs of health c...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2025-2026)
	S.606	A bill to improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improvin...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
	S.612	A bill to improve the health of women through the establishment of Offices of Women's Health with...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.626	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076)
	S.630	A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a minimum payment...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002, S2079)
	S.644	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title certain education...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.648	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-re...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.585	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in commemoration of Nativ...	02/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.591	A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to adjust for inflation the allowable amounts of finan...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1970-1971)
	S.594	A bill to limit the use, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions.	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1972-1974)
	S.578	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve requirements under the Medicaid ...	02/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1922)
	S.233	A bill to prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States military forces in Iraq ab...	02/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1587-1588)
	S.507	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for reimbursement of certified ...	02/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1648)
	S.486	A bill to establish requirements for lenders and institutions of higher education in order to pro...	02/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1533-1534)
	S.450	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the medicare outpatient rehabili...	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.467	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the clinical trials drug data bank.	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.435	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve the essential air service program.	01/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1345)
	S.413	A bill to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the Revised Statutes of the United State...	01/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.400	A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code...	01/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1198-1199)
	S.401	A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to eliminate funding shortfalls for the Stat...	01/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a State family support grant program t...	01/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1069)
	S.369	A bill to provide for a medal of appropriate design to be awarded by the President to the next of...	01/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.329	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilita...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.340	A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United...	01/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S766-767)
	S.326	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special period of limitation when ...	01/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S702)
	S.CON.RES.3	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States...	01/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S706)
	S.287	A bill to prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States military forces in Iraq ab...	01/16/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 7.
	S.305	A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it unlawful for a packer to own, fe...	01/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S600-601)
	S.21	A bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy,...	01/09/2007	Star Print ordered on the bill.
	S.211	A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and refer...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
	S.215	A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality.	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286-287)
	S.RES.19	A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.	01/09/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.2	A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal mi...	01/08/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.
	S.10	A bill to reinstate the pay-as-you-go requirement and reduce budget deficits by strengthening bud...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9-11)
	S.65	A bill to modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes.	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S82)
	S.133	A bill to promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by redu...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S127-128)

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