KENNEDY, Edward Moore, (brother of John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Robert Francis Kennedy, grandson of John Francis Fitzgerald, uncle of Joseph Patrick Kennedy II, and father of Patrick J. Kennedy), a Senator from Massachusetts; born in Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., February 22, 1932; graduated, Milton Academy, Milton, Mass., in 1950; graduated, Harvard College 1956, the International Law School, The Hague, Holland, 1958, and the University of Virginia Law School 1959; served in the United States Army 1951-1953; admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1959; appointed assistant district attorney in Suffolk County 1961; elected in a special election on November 6, 1962, as a Democrat to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the 1960 resignation of his brother, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, for the term ending January 3, 1965; reelected in 1964, 1970, 1976, 1982, 1988, 1994, and 2000 for the term ending January 3, 2007; unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 1980; Democratic whip 1969-1971; chair, Committee on the Judiciary (Ninety-sixth Congress), Committee on Labor and Human Resources (One Hundredth through One Hundred Third Congresses), Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003]).
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | S.2929 | A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
| 05/08/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
 | S.868 | A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the ... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature... |
| S.2513 | A bill to modify the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes.... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| S.2939 | A bill to expand and improve mental health care and reintegration programs for members of the Nat... | 04/30/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3596) |
| S.2829 | A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo... | 04/29/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.CON.RES.74 | A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to ... | 04/29/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.2533 | A bill to enact a safe, fair, and responsible state secrets privilege Act.
| 04/24/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. |
| S.2891 | A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching ... | 04/17/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3162) |
 | S.RES.514 | A resolution congratulating the Boston College men's ice hockey team on winning the 2008 National... | 04/15/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.CON.RES.76 | A concurrent resolution to make technical corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 1858.
| 04/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.500 | A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
| 04/07/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2634-2635) |
| S.2815 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase unsubsidized Stafford loan ... | 04/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2440-2442) |
| S.RES.501 | A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee... | 04/03/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N... |
 | S.2733 | A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
| 03/24/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.901 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati... | 03/12/2008 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.2630 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide in... | 02/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas... |
| S.2605 | A bill to require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firear... | 02/07/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S787) |
| S.RES.430 | A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
| 01/25/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332) |
| S.1843 | A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen... | 01/24/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.2554 | A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.... | 01/24/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286) |
| S.2544 | A bill to provide for a program of temporary extended unemployment compensation.
| 01/22/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S108) |
| S.2371 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make technical corrections.
| 12/21/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.1974 | A bill to make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
| 12/19/2007 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. |
| S.2464 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of federally recom... | 12/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2465 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include all public clinics for the distri... | 12/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2466 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the availability of vaccines, and for o... | 12/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2467 | A bill to amend the Social Security Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the Public... | 12/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2471 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of the Uniformed Service... | 12/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15463-15464) |
| S.2419 | A bill to permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible wo... | 12/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14849-14850) |
| S.CON.RES.58 | A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin... | 12/06/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1642 | A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for ot... | 11/15/2007 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.2333 | A bill to amend the Public Health Services Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers progra... | 11/08/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2311 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal o... | 11/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2258 | A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, to amend the de... | 10/31/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.RES.359 | A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2007 World Series.
| 10/29/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1693 | A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system... | 10/01/2007 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.867 | A bill to adjust the boundary of Lowell National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
| 09/27/2007 | Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m. |
| S.1105 | A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089) |
| S.2049 | A bill to prohibit the implementation of policies to prohibit States from providing quality healt... | 09/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11513) |
| S.1184 | A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study regarding the... | 09/11/2007 | Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m. |
| S.1795 | A bill to improve access to workers' compensation programs for injured Federal employees.
| 08/22/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ... |
| S.1943 | A bill to establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals unde... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.625 | A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au... | 08/01/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ... |
| S.1928 | A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes to equalize the remedies available under th... | 08/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621) |
| S.1868 | A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other p... | 07/31/2007 | Presented to President. |
| S.1871 | A bill to provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in Sta... | 07/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9920-9921) |
| S.1651 | A bill to assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their associa... | 07/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9768-9771) |
| S.1842 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limit... | 07/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660) |
| S.1777 | A bill to amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to restore the integrity to the office ... | 07/12/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1758 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and... | 07/10/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8948-8949) |
| S.1762 | An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 602 of the concurrent resoluti... | 07/10/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senat... |
| S.1704 | A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other p... | 07/03/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.1639 | A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
| 06/28/2007 | Cloture on the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 235. (con... |
| S.1695 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimi... | 06/27/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. S-211. 11:0... |
| S.1041 | A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo... | 06/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843) |
| S.1655 | A bill to establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for ot... | 06/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7896) |
| S.1576 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7350) |
| S.1445 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Service... | 05/22/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6472-6473) |
| S.RES.209 | A resolution expressing support for the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.
| 05/17/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.194 | A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the landmark case In re Gault, et. al., in whi... | 05/11/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1082 | An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to rea... | 05/10/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1332 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children ... | 05/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5731) |
| S.1339 | A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, the Higher Education Act of 1... | 05/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5741-5742) |
| S.735 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the terrorist hoax statute.
| 05/04/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi... |
| S.1302 | A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to encourage and su... | 05/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5596-5599) |
| S.1244 | A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, ... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5219-5220) |
| S.1218 | A bill to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
| 04/25/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1002 | A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to reinstate certain provisions relating to the n... | 04/23/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.556 | A bill to reauthorize the Head Start Act, and for other purposes.
| 04/10/2007 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.682 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp... | 03/30/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.J.RES.10 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to eq... | 03/27/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3845) |
| S.910 | A bill to provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs... | 03/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3220) |
| S.778 | A bill to amend title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to author... | 03/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2714-2718) |
| S.736 | A bill to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests.
| 03/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2502-2503) |
| S.626 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health... | 02/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076) |
| S.572 | A bill to ensure that Federal student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible in order to ... | 02/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1914-1915) |
| S.578 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve requirements under the Medicaid ... | 02/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1922) |
| S.549 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medical... | 02/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1853-1854) |
| S.233 | A bill to prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States military forces in Iraq ab... | 02/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1587-1588) |
| S.486 | A bill to establish requirements for lenders and institutions of higher education in order to pro... | 02/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1533-1534) |
| S.RES.54 | An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and... | 01/31/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senat... |
| S.RES.61 | A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Mentoring Month".
| 01/31/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.359 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional support to students.
| 01/22/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S847-848) |
| S.287 | A bill to prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States military forces in Iraq ab... | 01/16/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 7. |
| S.164 | A bill to modernize the education system of the United States.
| 01/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S157-158) |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
|
| S.2504 | A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| S.2840 | A bill to establish a liaison with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in United States Citizensh... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitut... |
| S.2991 | A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t... | 05/08/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 728. |
| S.RES.537 | A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| S.22 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.827 | A bill to establish the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area in the States of Massachusetts and N... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature... |
| S.961 | A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.RES.554 | A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone... | 05/07/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.547 | A resolution designating the week of May 4 through May 10, 2008, as "North American Occupational ... | 05/01/2008 | Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanim... |
| S.RES.548 | A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721) |
| S.2935 | A bill to prevent the destruction of terrorist and criminal national instant criminal background ... | 04/29/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3512-3513) |
| S.RES.515 | A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.
| 04/29/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.793 | A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
| 04/28/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.RES.535 | A resolution recognizing April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day".
| 04/28/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3446-3447) |
| S.702 | A bill to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to State courts to develop and implement... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitut... |
| S.1858 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio... | 04/24/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.2912 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to ... | 04/24/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.RES.531 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
| 04/24/2008 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408) |
| S.845 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with... | 04/23/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.923 | A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail... | 04/23/2008 | Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m. |
| S.2088 | A bill to place reasonable limitations on the use of National Security Letters, and for other pur... | 04/23/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.1551 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of ... | 04/22/2008 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.RES.522 | A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r... | 04/22/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.RES.528 | A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
| 04/22/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1810 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the provision of scientifically sound i... | 04/21/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2895 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to maintain eligibility, for Federal PLUS loans,... | 04/21/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3208) |
| S.RES.518 | A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness... | 04/21/2008 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210) |
| S.RES.519 | A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights... | 04/18/2008 | Star Print ordered on the resolution. |
| S.999 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,... | 04/16/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2684 | A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing ... | 04/16/2008 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation a... |
| S.2874 | A bill to amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a m... | 04/16/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.RES.517 | A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".
| 04/16/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2731 | A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo... | 04/15/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su... |
| S.2865 | A bill to permit qualified withdrawals from a capital construction fund account under chapter 535... | 04/15/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3031) |
| S.RES.513 | A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated... | 04/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1365 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to authorize the Secret... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.970 | A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl... | 04/08/2008 | Committee on Finance. Hearings held. |
| S.1638 | A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
| 04/07/2008 | Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277). |
| S.579 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute... | 04/03/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2819 | A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an... | 04/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446) |
| S.RES.503 | A resolution recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the 20th a... | 04/03/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2304 | A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide gran... | 04/01/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi... |
| S.RES.485 | A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta... | 03/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.694 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ... | 03/13/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.1042 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med... | 03/13/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ... |
| S.2755 | A bill to provide funding for summer youth jobs.
| 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas... |
| S.2767 | A bill to provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under sect... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2149-2150) |
| S.2769 | A bill to authorize appropriate use of information in the Firearms Trace Database, and for other ... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2121-2122) |
| S.2784 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the food labeling requirements... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2159) |
| S.J.RES.30 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008... |
| S.2516 | A bill to assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship, and for othe... | 03/12/2008 | Received in the House. |
| S.RES.476 | A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio... | 03/07/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.462 | A resolution designating the first week of April 2008 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
| 03/05/2008 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1654) |
| S.2689 | A bill to amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportatio... | 03/04/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.2702 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utiliza... | 03/04/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2681 | A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American... | 02/29/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432) |
| S.1200 | A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
| 02/28/2008 | Received in the House. |
| S.2305 | A bill to prevent voter caging.
| 02/27/2008 | Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. |
| S.2660 | A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that the mission and functions of Regional Transm... | 02/25/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1125-1126) |
| S.2636 | A bill to provide needed housing reform.
| 02/14/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577. |
| S.2643 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Ag... | 02/14/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.1685 | A bill to reduce the sentencing disparity between powder and crack cocaine violations, and to pro... | 02/13/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held. |
| S.2631 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo... | 02/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980) |
| S.RES.446 | A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
| 02/12/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.2577 | A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.
| 01/30/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497) |
| S.2578 | A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma... | 01/30/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.429 | A resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless wor... | 01/29/2008 | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.431 | A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
| 01/29/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457) |
| S.2555 | A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from... | 01/24/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.RES.420 | A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
| 01/22/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.J.RES.13 | A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Ass... | 12/26/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.888 | A bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocid... | 12/21/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.2521 | A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
| 12/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008) |
| S.2523 | A bill to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United Stat... | 12/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16014-16015) |
| S.2526 | A bill to protect health care workers and first responders, including police, fire-fighters, emer... | 12/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2498 | A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of... | 12/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917) |
| S.RES.409 | A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss... | 12/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.274 | A bill to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of informat... | 12/17/2007 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. |
| S.RES.396 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly i... | 12/14/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended pre... |
| S.2481 | A bill to prohibit racial profiling.
| 12/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469-15471) |
| S.543 | A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us... | 12/12/2007 | S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.911 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1782 | A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
| 12/12/2007 | Subcommittee on the Constitution. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 9:30 a.m. |
| S.2452 | A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide protection to consumers with respect to certa... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15235-15236) |
| S.1249 | A bill to require the President to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantana... | 12/11/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.2444 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainab... | 12/11/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2439 | A bill to require the National Incident Based Reporting System, the Uniform Crime Reporting Progr... | 12/10/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15064) |
| S.2405 | A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ... | 12/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743) |
| S.RES.376 | A resolution providing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Commerce should declare a co... | 12/04/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.1661 | A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de... | 11/27/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of... |
| S.2396 | A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organiza... | 11/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14642-14643) |
| S.1881 | A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections... | 11/15/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.1970 | A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, a National Resource Center o... | 11/15/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment i... |
| S.RES.384 | A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont... | 11/15/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.311 | A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri... | 11/14/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment.... |
| S.RES.378 | A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con... | 11/14/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.CON.RES.51 | A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho... | 11/14/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. |
| S.2347 | A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net ... | 11/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2316 | A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
| 11/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.294 | A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
| 11/01/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| S.RES.355 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Boston's celebration of the Little Rock... | 10/24/2007 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.CON.RES.44 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul... | 10/19/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.RES.353 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of a sovereign, democrat... | 10/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.456 | A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. |
| S.558 | A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2189 | A bill to provide for educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems, ... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13000) |
| S.RES.349 | A resolution honoring Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate... | 10/17/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.474 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
| 10/16/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.2159 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive... | 10/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.805 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t... | 10/09/2007 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen... |
| S.742 | An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-con... | 10/05/2007 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.453 | A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.
| 10/04/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi... |
| S.2140 | A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.831 | A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an... | 10/03/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.2127 | A bill to provide assistance to families of miners involved in mining accidents.
| 10/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12441) |
| S.2119 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.2123 | A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.339 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.
| 10/01/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1709 | A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide addit... | 09/27/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W... |
| S.RES.336 | A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl... | 09/27/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.774 | A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091) |
| S.2092 | A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees i... | 09/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12063) |
| S.RES.327 | A resolution recognizing the 218th anniversary of the United States Marshals Service.
| 09/24/2007 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12004) |
| S.RES.321 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ... | 09/19/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758) |
| S.1257 | A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat... | 09/18/2007 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632) |
| S.2059 | A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ... | 09/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2061 | A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain home health workers from t... | 09/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11657) |
| S.576 | A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights. ... | 09/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11563) |
| S.817 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide additional a... | 09/17/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.1182 | A bill to amend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 ... | 09/17/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.1692 | A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
| 09/14/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.2044 | A bill to provide procedures for the proper classification of employees and independent contracto... | 09/12/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1687 | A bill to provide for global pathogen surveillance and response.
| 09/11/2007 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ... |
| S.RES.301 | A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High Sc... | 09/07/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.2029 | A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationsh... | 09/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11217-11218) |
| S.RES.306 | A resolution concerning |
