Biography
INOUYE, Daniel Ken, a Representative and a Senator from Hawaii; born in Honolulu, Hawaii, September 7, 1924; attended the public schools of Honolulu; during the Second World War volunteered as a private in 1943 and retired after much action as a captain in 1947; belatedly received the Congressional Medal of Honor on June 21, 2000, for heroism in battle during Second World War; graduated, University of Hawaii 1950 and George Washington University Law School 1952; admitted to the bar in 1953 and commenced practice in Honolulu; assistant public prosecutor in Honolulu 1953-1954; majority leader in the Territorial house of representatives 1954-1958; member of the Territorial senate 1958-1959; upon the admission of Hawaii into the Union was elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-sixth Congress for the term commencing August 21, 1959; reelected to the Eighty-seventh Congress and served until January 3, 1963; was not a candidate for renomination to the House of Representatives in 1962, but was elected to the United States Senate in 1962; reelected in 1968, 1974, 1980, 1986, 1992, 1998 and in 2004 for the term ending January 3, 2011; chair, Select Committee on Intelligence (Ninety-fourth to Ninety-sixth Congresses), Committee on Indian Affairs (One Hundredth to One Hundred Third Congresses; One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003]), Select Committee on Secret Military Assistance to Iran and the Nicaraguan Opposition (One Hundredth Congress).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2688A bill to improve the protections afforded under Federal law to consumers from contaminated seafo...04/24/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3...
S.2907A bill to establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties for the enfor...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.2897A bill for the relief of Ross E. Lay of Haiku, Hawaii.
04/21/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1580A bill to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.66A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Fi...03/11/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.1578A bill to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establis...03/03/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.2469A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the granting of regulatory forbearance ...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.RES.400A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143)
S.1178A bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and furthe...12/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.1582A bill to reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, and for other purposes...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.1492A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...10/24/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.2112A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Invest...09/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1852A bill to designate the Friday after Thanksgiving of each year as "Native American Heritage Day" ...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9777-9778)
S.890A bill to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Me...06/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri...
S.381A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to invest...06/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment...
S.1609A bill to provide the necessary authority to the Secretary of Commerce for the establishment and ...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7645)
S.1583A bill to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other coral conservation p...06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.1584A bill to reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, and for other purposes...06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.1493A bill to promote innovation and basic research in advanced information and communications techno...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6862)
S.1495A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6864-6865)
S.60A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means for continued improvement in eme...05/23/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.1319A bill to provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a per...05/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5659)
S.61A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize the use of clinical socia...03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on.
S.1049A bill to amend section 512 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.
03/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1076A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviatio...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4213-4214)
S.385A bill to improve the interoperability of emergency communications equipment.
03/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments an...
S.509A bill to provide improved aviation security, and for other purposes.
03/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.184A bill to provide improved rail and surface transportation security.
03/01/2007By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R...
S.710A bill to reauthorize the programs for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housin...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2363)
S.RES.58An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transp...01/31/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ordered to be reported an original measure.
S.429A bill to amend the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act.
01/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1332)
S.108A bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to make certain graduate programs in p...01/18/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.53A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide health care practitioners in rural areas...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S72-73)
S.54A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of services provided...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S73)
S.56A bill to provide relief to the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for settlement of certain claims aga...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S74-75)
S.57A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military f...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S75-76)
S.58A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible porti...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S76)
S.59A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve access to advanced practice nurse...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S78)
S.62A bill to treat certain hospital support organizations as qualified organizations for purposes of...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S80)
S.63A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the restriction that a clinical ...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S81)
S.64A bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that social work students or...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S81)
S.67A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit former members of the Armed Forces who ha...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S83)
S.70A bill to restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day, and for other purposes.
01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S84)
S.71A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize certain disabled former prisoners of w...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S84)
S.72A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide improved reimbursement for clin...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S84)
S.73A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by estab...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S84-85)
S.106A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Cent...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S111)
S.107A bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to make certain graduate programs in p...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S113)
S.109A bill to recognize the organization known as the National Academics of Practice.
01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S114)
S.110A bill to allow the psychiatric or psychological examinations required under chapter 313 of title...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S114)
S.111A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to recognize the United States Military Cancer Inst...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S115)
S.112A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide 100 percent reimbursement for med...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S115)
S.RES.18A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding designation of the month of November as...01/04/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S189)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.2774A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.2991A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...05/08/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 728.
S.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/08/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.961A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.334A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthi...04/24/2008S.AMDT.4577 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.RES.531A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
04/24/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408)
S.1853A bill to promote competition, to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband ...04/22/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.528A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.2858A bill to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Con...04/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3028-3029)
S.1476A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resources study of the Tule ...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2220A bill to amend the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1963 to authorize certain appropriations.
04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1418A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi...04/09/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su...
S.2502A bill to provide for the establishment of a memorial within Kalaupapa National Historical Park l...04/09/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.2831A bill to reauthorize the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
04/08/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2754)
S.357A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...04/07/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1638A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
04/07/2008Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277).
S.2819A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446)
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.RES.495A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".
04/01/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2758A bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2663A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for childre...03/07/2008S.AMDT.4143 Amendment SA 4143, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.476A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2705A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through ass...03/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2232A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a demonstration program to adapt the less...02/27/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2672A bill to provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communi...02/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1272-1273)
S.2045A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for childre...02/25/2008By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R...
S.2645A bill to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Under Secretary of ...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.2652A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum ...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1068)
S.2630A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide in...02/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.2624A bill to regulate political robocalls.
02/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S920-921)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2062A bill to amend the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to reau...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged pursuant to the order of May 2...
S.310A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with N...02/05/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
S.1892A bill to reauthorize the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
02/05/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.2168A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.1634A bill to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Nor...01/30/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.2577A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.
01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497)
S.2569A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448)
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...01/24/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S.RES.423A resolution seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.
01/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.17A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.2501A bill to amend the Social Security Act to protect Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (C...12/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2494A bill to provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reser...12/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.543A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...12/12/2007S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.911A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...12/12/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1965A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...12/12/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.1327A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.
12/05/2007Received in the House.
S.1780A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent prog...12/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.2367A bill to provide for the issuance of bonds to provide funding for the construction of schools of...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.384A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont...11/15/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.RES.368A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 20th Regular Meeting of the Internat...11/14/2007Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.378A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.380A resolution recognizing Hostelling International USA for 75 years of service to intercultural un...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.51A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
S.2337A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14289-14290)
S.950A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1769A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to facilitate number portability in order to incre...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
11/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
S.2238A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assis...10/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.456A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
S.558A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2173A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physi...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12990-12991)
S.2176A bill to promote the development of Native American small business concerns, and for other purpo...10/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.RES.348A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
10/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2020A bill to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2010, to r...10/15/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and an amendment to t...
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2108A bill to establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception....09/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.210A resolution honoring the accomplishments of Stephen Joel Trachtenberg as president of the George...09/27/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12314-12315)
S.1105A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089)
S.2099A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding...09/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2064A bill to fund comprehensive programs to ensure an adequate supply of nurses.
09/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11665)
S.RES.316A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L...09/11/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.134A resolution designating September 2007 as "Adopt a School Library Month".
09/07/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1183A bill to enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quali...08/03/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1300A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviatio...08/03/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.1990A bill to amend part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants and loan...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10905)
S.1487A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require an individual, durable, voter-verifi...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10780-10781)
S.1936A bill to provide for a plebiscite on the future status of Puerto Rico.
08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1951A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1954A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
S.RES.296A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".
08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.625A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...08/01/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.1906A bill to understand and comprehensively address the oral health problems associated with methamp...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1907A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to understand a...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.941A bill to increase Federal support for Community Health Centers and the National Health Service C...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10304)
S.1224A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10213-10214)
S.1895A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
S.1842A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limit...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660)
S.761A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...07/19/2007Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
S.RES.226A resolution recognizing the month of November 2007 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month"....07/16/2007Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.799A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and...07/10/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.398A bill to amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act to identify and re...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.RES.252A resolution recognizing the increasingly mutually beneficial relationship between the United Sta...06/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8306-8309)
S.1676A bill to extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated St...06/21/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1678A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home healt...06/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8237-8239)
S.5A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ...06/20/2007Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S.RES.82A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.132A resolution recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for 65 years of service to the United States.
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.242A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1041A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843)
S.J.RES.4A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived polic...06/18/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment and with a preamble. Wi...
S.309A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes. ...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7625-7626)
S.1603A bill to authorize Congress to award a gold medal to Jerry Lewis, in recognition of his outstand...06/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1605A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
S.1594A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to improve port safety and security for especially ...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7554)
S.J.RES.14A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no l...06/11/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441)
S.1576A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7350)
S.1553A bill to provide additional assistance to combat HIV/AIDS among young people, and for other purp...06/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7180-7181)
S.CON.RES.22A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Co...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.621A bill to establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suff...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6608-6609)
S.1494A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
S.1512A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand Federal eligibility for c...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.34A bill to promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and u...05/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.1445A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Service...05/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6472-6473)
S.1450A bill to authorize appropriations for the Housing Assistance Council.
05/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6477-6478)
S.RES.208A resolution encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapa...05/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1415A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to improve screening an...05/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6198)
S.1328A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigratio...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5726-5727)
S.1277A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the treatment of payment under ...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1287A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an offset against income tax refunds t...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.CON.RES.31A concurrent resolution expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through in...05/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5604)
S.1263A bill to protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging with respect to gasoline ...05/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1270A bill to amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require the Pe...05/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5507)
S.1275A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide...05/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1244A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, ...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5219-5220)
S.1212A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit direct payment under the Medicar...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5098-5099)
S.RES.170A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
04/24/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4979-4980)
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1160A bill to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of highly nutritious fruits, vegetables, and o...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4754)
S.RES.154A resolution demanding the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.
04/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4699)
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1117A bill to establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes. ...04/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4505-4506)
S.RES.149A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...04/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1092A bill to temporarily increase the number of visas which may be issued to certain highly skilled ...04/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.322A bill to establish an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project.
04/10/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment. With written report No...
S.358A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...04/10/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.442A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.
04/10/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
S.80A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for 8 weeks of paid leave for Federal emp...03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...03/30/2007Received in the House.
S.960A bill to establish the United States Public Service Academy.