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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,

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3648A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to keep records of non-employee...09/29/2008Read 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...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.3158A bill to extend the authority for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment and an ...
S.3487A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunitie...09/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.2533A bill to enact a safe, fair, and responsible state secrets privilege Act.
08/01/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3431A bill to establish expanded learning time initiatives, and for other purposes.
08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3352A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
07/31/2008Became Public Law No: 110-300.
S.3398A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State an...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7953-7954)
S.3409A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medi...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.3180A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
06/30/2008Signed by President.
S.3177A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
06/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.868A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2513A bill to modify the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes....06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.2829A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...06/03/2008Signed by President.
S.3035A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
05/30/2008Signed by President.
S.2929A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
05/13/2008Presented to President.
S.2939A bill to expand and improve mental health care and reintegration programs for members of the Nat...04/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3596)
S.CON.RES.74A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to ...04/29/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2891A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3162)
S.RES.514A resolution congratulating the Boston College men's ice hockey team on winning the 2008 National...04/15/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.76A concurrent resolution to make technical corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 1858.
04/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.500A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
04/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2634-2635)
S.2815A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase unsubsidized Stafford loan ...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2440-2442)
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.2733A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
03/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2630A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide in...02/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.2605A bill to require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firear...02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S787)
S.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
S.2554A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes....01/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
S.2544A bill to provide for a program of temporary extended unemployment compensation.
01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S108)
S.2371A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make technical corrections.
12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.1974A bill to make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
12/19/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
S.2464A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of federally recom...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2466A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the availability of vaccines, and for o...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2467A bill to amend the Social Security Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the Public...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2471A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of the Uniformed Service...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15463-15464)
S.2419A bill to permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible wo...12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14849-14850)
S.CON.RES.58A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin...12/06/2007Received in the House.
S.1642A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for ot...11/15/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2333A bill to amend the Public Health Services Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers progra...11/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2311A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the amendment or repeal o...11/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2258A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, to amend the de...10/31/2007Signed by President.
S.RES.359A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2007 World Series.
10/29/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1693A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system...10/01/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.867A bill to adjust the boundary of Lowell National Historical Park, and for other purposes.
09/27/2007Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.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.2049A bill to prohibit the implementation of policies to prohibit States from providing quality healt...09/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11513)
S.1184A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study regarding the...09/11/2007Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.1795A bill to improve access to workers' compensation programs for injured Federal employees.
08/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.1943A bill to establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals unde...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.1928A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes to equalize the remedies available under th...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621)
S.1868A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other p...07/31/2007Presented to President.
S.1871A bill to provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in Sta...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9920-9921)
S.1651A bill to assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their associa...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9768-9771)
S.1842A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limit...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660)
S.1777A bill to amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to restore the integrity to the office ...07/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1758A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and...07/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8948-8949)
S.1762An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 602 of the concurrent resoluti...07/10/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senat...
S.1704A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other p...07/03/2007Signed by President.
S.1639A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
06/28/2007Cloture on the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 235. (con...
S.1695A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimi...06/27/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Date of scheduled consideration. S-211. 11:0...
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.1655A bill to establish improved mandatory standards to protect miners during emergencies, and for ot...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7896)
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.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.RES.209A resolution expressing support for the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.
05/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.194A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the landmark case In re Gault, et. al., in whi...05/11/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1082An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to rea...05/10/2007Received in the House.
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.1339A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, the Higher Education Act of 1...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5741-5742)
S.735A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the terrorist hoax statute.
05/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.1302A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to encourage and su...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5596-5599)
S.1244A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, ...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5219-5220)
S.1218A bill to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
04/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1002A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to reinstate certain provisions relating to the n...04/23/2007Signed by President.
S.556A bill to reauthorize the Head Start Act, and for other purposes.
04/10/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.J.RES.10A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to eq...03/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3845)
S.910A bill to provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3220)
S.778A bill to amend title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to author...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2714-2718)
S.736A bill to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests.
03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2502-2503)
S.626A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076)
S.572A bill to ensure that Federal student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible in order to ...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1914-1915)
S.578A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve requirements under the Medicaid ...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1922)
S.549A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medical...02/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1853-1854)
S.233A bill to prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States military forces in Iraq ab...02/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1587-1588)
S.486A bill to establish requirements for lenders and institutions of higher education in order to pro...02/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1533-1534)
S.RES.54An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and...01/31/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senat...
S.RES.61A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.359A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional support to students.
01/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S847-848)
S.287A bill to prohibit the use of funds for an escalation of United States military forces in Iraq ab...01/16/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 7.
S.164A bill to modernize the education system of the United States.
01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S157-158)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2840A bill to establish a liaison with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in United States Citizensh...10/09/2008Signed by President.
S.1810A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the provision of scientifically sound i...10/08/2008Signed by President.
S.2304A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide gran...10/03/2008Presented to President.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...10/03/2008Received in the House.
S.1924A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil...10/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
S.RES.692A resolution designating the week of November 9 through November 15, 2008, as "National Veterans ...09/27/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
09/26/2008S.AMDT.3477 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.3297A bill to advance America's priorities.
09/26/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.3607A bill to reauthorize the memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.
09/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.3573A bill to establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways...09/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3576A bill to prohibit the issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government tha...09/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3594A bill to protect United States citizens from unlawful arrest and detention.
09/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.3566A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing, administering, or enforcing any rule, reg...09/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3507A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.
09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.RES.670A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9213)
S.3511A bill to direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to ca...09/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.3479A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Semester of Service...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8414-8415)
S.3480A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish Encore Service Progra...09/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8415-8416)
S.RES.656A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...09/11/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.702A bill to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to State courts to develop and implement...08/01/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3432A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of the Uniformed Service...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.3437A bill to limit the use of certain interrogation techniques, to require notification of the Inter...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8044-8045)
S.3396A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants or contracts for prescription dru...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7952)
S.3412A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3413A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7971-7973)
S.3414A bill to recapture family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic de...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.638A resolution supporting legislation promoting improved health care and access to health care for ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7975-7976)
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.3369A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses an...07/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3356A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...07/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.3321A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide coordinated leadership in Federal effort...07/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.CON.RES.94A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States ...07/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2774A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ...07/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.3292A bill to provide emergency energy assistance, and for other purposes.
07/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6974)
S.3283A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, in recognition of his esp...07/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.RES.44A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
S.2731A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo...07/16/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809-6817, S6820-6857)
S.3272A bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations for the National Institutes of Health for th...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6872)
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.RES.607A resolution designating July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".
07/07/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6364-6365)
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.1692A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
06/30/2008Signed by President.
S.2555A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...06/27/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.3223A bill to establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.
06/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6328-6329)
S.2516A bill to assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship, and for othe...06/26/2008Signed by President.
S.3206A bill to amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote cessation of tobac...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6290-6291)
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.RES.596A resolution congratulating the Boston Celtics on winning the 2008 National Basketball Associatio...06/23/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5971-5972)
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.3141A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan ...06/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.584A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/17/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5703-5704)
S.827A bill to establish the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area in the States of Massachusetts and N...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3127A bill to reauthorize the Select Agent Program by amending the Public Health Service Act and the ...06/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.797A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.817A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide additional a...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
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.3114A bill to provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures, to improve conditions of detention...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum ...
S.RES.583A resolution designating June 20, 2008, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and...06/05/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3037A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to improve the educational awards ...05/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4488-4489)
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.3034A bill to protect the interests of bona fide tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelli...05/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.565A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.
05/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2643A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Ag...05/13/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
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.3005A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the timely and e...05/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.537A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.RES.554A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone...05/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.547A resolution designating the week of May 4 through May 10, 2008, as "North American Occupational ...05/01/2008Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanim...
S.RES.548A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721)
S.2935A bill to prevent the destruction of terrorist and criminal national instant criminal background ...04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3512-3513)
S.RES.515A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.
04/29/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.RES.535A resolution recognizing April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day".
04/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3446-3447)
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2912A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain interstate conduct relating to ...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.845A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with...04/23/2008Signed by President.
S.923A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail...04/23/2008Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m.
S.2088A bill to place reasonable limitations on the use of National Security Letters, and for other pur...04/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.528A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2895A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to maintain eligibility, for Federal PLUS loans,...04/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3208)
S.RES.518A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness...04/21/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210)
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.2684A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing ...04/16/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation a...
S.2874A bill to amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a m...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.2865A bill to permit qualified withdrawals from a capital construction fund account under chapter 535...04/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3031)
S.RES.513A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...04/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1365A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to authorize the Secret...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
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.1638A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
04/07/2008Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277).
S.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.RES.503A resolution recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the 20th a...04/03/2008Submitted 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.694A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ...03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
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.2755A bill to provide funding for summer youth jobs.
03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.2767A bill to provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under sect...