Biography
JOHNSON, Timothy Peter (Tim), a Representative and a Senator from South Dakota; born in Canton, S.Dak., December 28, 1946; attended public schools; B.A., University of South Dakota 1969; M.A., 1970; post-graduate studies, Michigan State University 1970-1971; J.D., University of South Dakota 1975; budget advisor, Michigan Senate 1971-1972; began the practice of law in Vermillion, S.D., in 1975; member, South Dakota House of Representatives 1979-1982; member South Dakota Senate 1983-1986; Clay County deputy State’s attorney 1985; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundredth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1987-January 2, 1997); not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 1996; elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996 and reelected in 2002 for the term ending January 2, 2009.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2747A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.
03/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2670A bill to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to ensure adequate funding for con...02/27/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2639A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2520A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribal governments to transfer ...12/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.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.2489A bill to enhance and provide to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project certain ...12/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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.2352A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries greater ...11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14401)
S.2342A bill to prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a dec...11/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2269A bill to reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project.
10/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2252A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for host families of ...10/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2141A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Syndrom...10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12776-12777)
S.2154A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain e...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.CON.RES.48A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the Unite...10/02/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12442-12443)
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.2100A bill to require that Federal forfeiture funds be used, in part, to clean up methamphetamine lab...09/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2022A bill to prohibit the closure or relocation of any county office of the Farm Service Agency unti...09/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1738A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.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.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.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
05/01/2008Received in the House.
S.RES.534A resolution designating the month of May 2008 as "National Drug Court Month".
05/01/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3728-3729)
S.RES.543A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".
04/30/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3600)
S.2931A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt complex rehabilitation products ...04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3510)
S.431A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....04/28/2008By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-332.
S.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.1779A bill to establish a program for tribal colleges and universities within the Department of Healt...04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu...
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
S.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.1551A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of ...04/22/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
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.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.999A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...04/16/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.517A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".
04/16/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2606A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
04/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment...
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.2836A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.579A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...04/03/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.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.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2799A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl...04/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.496A resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse ...04/02/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2362)
S.2756A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background che...04/01/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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.RES.488A resolution designating the week beginning March 16, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week".
03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1042A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...03/13/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.2760A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
S.2771A bill to require the president to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010. ...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
S.2785A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.482A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163-2164)
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.RES.390A resolution designating March 11, 2008, as National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition D...03/11/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged 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.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.2702A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utiliza...03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.602A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology.
03/03/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Pryor with an amendment i...
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.RES.450A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the Cowboy".
02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S984)
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.2625A bill to ensure that deferred Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits that are receiv...02/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.2598A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acqui...02/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739-740)
S.2144A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of feasibility relating to the const...01/31/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.2575A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.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.2580A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.2550A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ...01/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.2260A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...12/19/2007Received in the House.
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.2505A bill to allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a ban...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15919)
S.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2485A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therap...12/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15652-15653)
S.2487A bill to increase community development investments by depository institutions, and for other pu...12/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.406A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the...12/14/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653)
S.2344A bill to create a competitive grant program to provide for age-appropriate Internet education fo...12/13/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
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.2458A bill to promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration acr...12/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2156A bill to authorize and facilitate the improvement of water management by the Bureau of Reclamati...12/11/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-312.
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.2424A bill to ensure that all Americans have basic health literacy skills to function effectively as ...12/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2428A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through wh...12/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.2381A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend and improve protections for sole...11/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1970A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, a National Resource Center o...11/15/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment i...
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.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.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.2341A bill to provide Individual Development Accounts to support foster youths who are transitioning ...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14298)
S.2265An Act to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...11/08/2007Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
S.522A bill to safeguard the economic health of the United States and the health and safety of the Uni...11/07/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2306A bill to encourage and facilitate the use of renewable fuel in the United States.
11/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2279A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.
10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641)
S.RES.356A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a...10/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572)
S.2257A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13521-13522)
S.38A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of r...10/24/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.953A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable ...10/23/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...
S.2219A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower ...10/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13263-13264)
S.2035A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...10/22/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
S.2215A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Protective Security Advisor Pr...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200)
S.1373A bill to provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science park...10/18/2007Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hearings held.
S.2200A bill to authorize the use of Federal funds for flexible financing of Indian tribal municipal, r...10/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13090)
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.2181A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993)
S.2186A bill to permit individuals who are employees of a grantee that is receiving funds under section...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12997-12998)
S.2187A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to provide for child care ...10/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.221A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater fairness in the arbitration p...10/15/2007Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
S.2145A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to ensure that Indian veterans are not lia...10/15/2007Star Print ordered on S.2145.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2161A bill to ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust ...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.805A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.968A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the preven...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.453A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.
10/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.459A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies...10/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2140A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2143A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to establish a program to improve the ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.J.RES.20A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the imp...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.2126A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to defer recognition of re...10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12439-12440)
S.RES.343A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".
10/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1267A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...09/27/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
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.2102A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for ...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12153-12154)
S.2103A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction f...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12155, S12155-12156)
S.2089A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the coverage gap in prescription...09/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.324A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2069A bill to increase the United States financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic...09/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
S.2051A bill to amend the small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school pr...09/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1259A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for developing countries...09/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11267-11268)
S.479A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
09/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)
S.975A bill granting the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate forest fire protection comp...08/13/2007Signed by President.
S.1716A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountabilit...08/13/2007Signed by President.
S.898A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease resear...08/03/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
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.1998A bill to reduce child marriage, and for other purposes.
08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
S.1934A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
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.1963A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home l...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10806)
S.RES.203A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influe...08/02/2007Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
S.625A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...08/01/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.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.RES.285A resolution designating September 9, 2007, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awarene...07/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1895A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
S.1901A bill to amend Public Law 98-513 to provide for the inheritance of small fractional interests wi...07/30/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.1430A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
S.1850A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Indian tribal g...07/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1852A bill to designate the Friday after Thanksgiving of each year as "Native American Heritage Day" ...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9777-9778)
S.1841A bill to provide a site for the National Women's History Museum in Washington, District of Colum...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659)
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.1817A bill to ensure proper administration of the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for person...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1825A bill to provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes ...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ...
S.1800A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require emergency contraception to be available ...07/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9475)
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.824A bill to amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the...07/12/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.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.1743A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contribution...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8713-8714)
S.95A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured chil...06/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8616-8617)
S.1694A bill to authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address colony collapse diso...06/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.256A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts t...06/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.1682A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the management of medical care for membe...06/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8303-8304)
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.368A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE...06/20/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.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.1621A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.261A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
S.624A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide waivers relating to grants for preventiv...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
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.1616A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for ot...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7652-7653)
S.1496A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
S.1593A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548)
S.1571A bill to reform the essential air service program, and for other purposes.
06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7344)
S.1572A bill to increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals (including thos...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7345)
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.1457A bill to provide for the protection of mail delivery on certain postal routes, and for other pur...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1557A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro...06/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7184)
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.40A bill to authorize the issuance of Federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solic...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6849)
S.1484A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore the Medicare treatmen...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1494A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
S.1502A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.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.1515A bill to establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6877)
S.1529A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to end benefit erosion, support working families with...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6896-6897)
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.1428A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medi...05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6308-6309)
S.399A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for pur...05/16/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1413A bill to provide for research and education with respect to uterine fibroids, and for other purp...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.1416A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage in...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1398A bill to expand the research and prevention activities of the National Institute of Diabetes and...05/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.RES.201A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
05/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:...
S.1376A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the drug discount program unde...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6057)
S.1356A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company re...05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1358A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require all gasoline sold for use in motor vehicles to conta...05/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5934)
S.1359A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public and health professional awareness...05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1332A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children ...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5731)
S.1334A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to make permanent authority to furn...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5734-5735)
S.1337A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for equal coverage of mental heal...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5737-5738)
S.1338A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a two-year moratorium on ce...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5740-5741)
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