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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

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3301An original bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affa...07/22/2008Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Johnson. With written...
S.3265A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for payment of home health serv...07/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3238A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6562)
S.CON.RES.92A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.
06/26/2008Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:...
S.2489A bill to enhance and provide to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project certain ...06/19/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.566A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts t...05/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.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.3038A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the adoption incentives p...09/10/2008Committee on Finance. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-215. 10:00 a.m.
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
08/01/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 927.
S.RES.625A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.
08/01/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
S.RES.647A resolution designating September 9, 2008, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awarene...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8049-8050)
S.1276A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor elect...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-294.
S.2035A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...07/30/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7710-7722, S7722-7759)
S.RES.632A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international c...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7789-7790)
S.RES.634A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resoluti...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced...
S.1211A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide enhanced penalties for marketing control...07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.1515A bill to establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence...07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.2756A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background che...07/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.3268A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect t...07/25/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7435-7436)
S.3320A bill to amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act, the Indian Tribal Justice Act, the Indian ...07/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7158)
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3302A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into ...07/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3290A bill to provide for a program for circulating quarter dollar coins that are emblematic of a nat...07/21/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3291A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain income and gains relating to f...07/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6973-6974)
S.2062A bill to amend the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to reau...07/17/2008Mr. Roskam moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6681-6688; text: CR H6681)
S.3277A bill to amend title 31 of the United States Code to require that Federal children's programs be...07/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
S.3233A bill to promote development of a 21st century energy system to increase United States competiti...07/15/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.2606A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
07/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
S.RES.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.1738A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t...07/07/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.3223A bill to establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.
06/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6328-6329)
S.3211A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountabili...06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.3217A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorne...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6294-6295)
S.RES.602A bill supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
06/25/2008Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:...
S.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...06/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...06/20/2008Received in the House.
S.160A bill to provide for compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota...06/19/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.1682A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the management of medical care for membe...06/17/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
S.3142A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public health activities related to stil...06/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3130A bill to provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Comm...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5628)
S.3044A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...06/11/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5472-5517)
S.CON.RES.89A concurrent resolution authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the ...06/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5529-5530)
S.2942A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.
06/04/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
S.3074A bill to establish a grant program to provide Internet crime prevention education.
06/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.1210A bill to extend the grant program for drug-endangered children.
05/22/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.431A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....05/21/2008Received in the House.
S.RES.482A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
05/20/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4443-4444)
S.RES.496A resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse ...05/20/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text:...
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2991A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...05/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3988-3989)
S.CON.RES.82A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
05/12/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
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.2980A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to improve access to high ...05/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3794-3795)
S.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.2920A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
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.2908A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security ac...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2919A bill to promote the accurate transmission of network traffic identification information.
04/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3407-3408)
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.2883A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154-3155)
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.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.CON.RES.75A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should tak...04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951)
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.2812A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of telehealth ser...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2437-2438)
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.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.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.2708A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professio...03/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.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.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.2668A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.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.2618A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for...02/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.2465A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include all public clinics for the distri...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.2130A bill to express the sense of the Senate on the need for a comprehensive diplomatic offensive to...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.331A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Turkey should end its military occupation of...09/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12068)
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.RES.300A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F...08/03/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10937)