Biography
LEVIN, Carl, (brother of Sander Martin Levin), a Senator from Michigan; born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., June 28, 1934; attended Detroit public schools; graduated, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pa., 1956; graduated, Harvard Law School 1959; admitted to the Michigan bar in 1959 and commenced practice in Detroit; assistant attorney general and general counsel for the Michigan civil rights commission 1964-1967; special assistant attorney general for the State of Michigan and chief appellate defender for the city of Detroit 1968-1969; member, Detroit city council 1969-1973; president, Detroit city council 1974-1977; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1978 for the term commencing January 3, 1979; reelected in 1984, 1990, 1996, and 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009; chair, Committee on Armed Services (One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003]).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2281A bill to expand the boundaries of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Prese...05/06/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fis...
S.CON.RES.79A concurrent resolution congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for i...05/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3803)
S.2956A bill to ensure that persons who form corporations in the United States disclose the beneficial ...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3704-3706)
S.189A bill to decrease the matching funds requirements and authorize additional appropriations for Ke...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.2787A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department...03/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2234)
S.2116A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that corporate tax benefits based up...09/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12335-12339)
S.2011A bill entitled "The Protect America Act of 2007".
09/25/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2058A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole, prevent price manipulatio...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11596-11597, S11600-11603)
S.2016A bill for the relief of Sopuruchi Chukwueke.
09/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1606A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)
S.1796A bill to provide for the conveyance of the Presque Isle Light Station Fresnel Lens to Presque Is...07/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1547An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the ...06/29/2007Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. With written r...
S.1548An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the ...06/29/2007Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. Without writte...
S.1648A bill for the relief of Guy Vang, Genevieve Chong Foung, Caroline Vang, and Meline "Melanie" Van...06/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.720A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to authorize the Governor of a State, territory, or ...06/07/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.1549An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military construction, and ...06/05/2007Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Levin. Without writte...
S.1550An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for defense activities of the D...06/05/2007Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Levin. Without writte...
S.1395A bill to prevent unfair practices in credit card accounts, and for other purposes.
05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6131-6135)
S.1124A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public noti...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4604-4606)
S.1127A bill for the relief of Alexandrea S. Banks Desutter and Nicholas S. Banks Desutter.
04/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1058A bill to expedite review of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan to secure a time...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4191)
S.985A bill to establish a pilot program to provide low interest loans to nonprofit, community-based l...03/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S.RES.118A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.
03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3630)
S.RES.115A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.
03/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3532-3533)
S.791A bill to establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. ...03/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2800-2801)
S.CON.RES.15A concurrent resolution authorizing the Rotunda of the Capitol to be used on March 29, 2007, for ...03/06/2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 15.
S.725A bill to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to reauthor...03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2491-2492)
S.726A bill to amend section 42 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation and shipm...03/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.705A bill to amend the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to establish a governmentwide policy...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2362)
S.681A bill to restrict the use of offshore tax havens and abusive tax shelters to inappropriately avo...02/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2206-2216)
S.487A bill to amend the National Organ Transplant Act to clarify that kidney paired donations shall n...02/16/2007Received in the House.
S.567A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1911-1912)
S.470A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq.
02/05/2007Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 47. Record Vote Numb...
S.RES.48An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Armed Services.
01/30/2007Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Levin. Without writte...
S.313A bill for the relief of Ibrahim Parlak.
01/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.314A bill for the relief of Josephina Valera Lopez.
01/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.208A bill for the relief of Luay Lufti Hadad.
01/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.209A bill for the relief of Marcos Antonio Sanchez-Diaz.
01/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.210A bill for the relief of Anton Dodaj, Gjyljana Dodaj, Franc Dodaj, and Kristjan Dodaj.
01/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.212A bill for the relief of Perlat Binaj, Almida Binaj, Erina Binaj, and Anxhela Binaj.
01/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.213A bill for the relief of Mohamad Derani, Maha Felo Derani, and Tarek Derani.
01/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2991A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...05/08/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 728.
S.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/08/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2976A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive...05/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2979A bill to exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization, and fo...05/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
05/01/2008Received in the House.
S.2964A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2829A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...04/29/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.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.RES.497A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei...04/28/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.524A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...04/28/2008Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.536A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, an organization ...04/28/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2324A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the I...04/24/2008Received in the House.
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.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.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.RES.520A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".
04/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
S.1256A bill to amend the Small Business Act to reauthorize loan programs under that Act, and for other...04/16/2008Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
S.2553A bill to modify certain fees applicable under the Small Business Act for 2008, to make an emerge...04/16/2008Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
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.RES.470A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Ch...04/14/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2...
S.789A bill to prevent abuse of Government credit cards.
04/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment...
S.2291A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain lan...04/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment...
S.2843A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a continuous levy on payments to Medic...04/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.1870A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United...04/09/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.m.
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.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.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.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.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.486A resolution to congratulate the X PRIZE Foundation for their efforts to inspire a new generation...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2770A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system b...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
S.J.RES.30A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2736A bill to amend section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 to improve the program under such section ...03/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1814)
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.CON.RES.69A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for Harr...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1712)
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.RES.473A resolution designating March 26, 2008, as "National Support the Troops and Their Families Day" ...03/05/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.RES.96A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Harriett Woods will be remembered as a pione...02/29/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.1711A bill to target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocai...02/13/2008Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held.
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.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.RES.432A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
S.2609A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S791-792)
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.2586A bill to provide States with fiscal relief through a temporary increase in the Federal medical a...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S547-548)
S.2577A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.
01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497)
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.RES.431A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
01/29/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457)
S.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
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.2544A bill to provide for a program of temporary extended unemployment compensation.
01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S108)
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.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008)
S.2523A bill to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United Stat...12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16014-16015)
S.RES.415A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of William Karnet "Bill" Willi...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.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.274A bill to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of informat...12/17/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
S.1839A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpe...12/17/2007Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
S.2339A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Alpena, Michigan, as the "Lieute...12/17/2007Received in the House.
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.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.2460A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249)
S.2439A bill to require the National Incident Based Reporting System, the Uniform Crime Reporting Progr...12/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15064)
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.1679A bill to provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipatio...12/04/2007Received in the House.
S.2206A bill to provide technical corrections to Public Law 109-116 (2 U.S.C. 2131a note) to extend the...11/19/2007Signed by President.
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2369A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493)
S.RES.384A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont...11/15/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.RES.299A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
11/14/2007S.AMDT.3677 Amendment SA 3677 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Menendez. (consideration: C...
S.2347A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net ...11/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2320A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued entitlement to covera...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14066-14067)
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
11/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
S.1518A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize the Act, and for other ...11/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in t...
S.367A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made wit...10/25/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
S.CON.RES.44A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul...10/19/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.RES.353A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of a sovereign, democrat...10/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.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.CON.RES.39A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road cr...10/05/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.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.RES.339A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.
10/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1709A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide addit...09/27/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
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.CON.RES.12A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celeb...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.RES.321A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...09/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
S.1257A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat...09/18/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632)
S.169A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acqu...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
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.RES.316A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L...09/11/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.18A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...09/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11417-11418)
S.2024A bill to provide for interregional primary elections and caucuses for the selection of delegates...09/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11216-11217)
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.269A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee shoul...08/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.1714A bill to establish a multiagency nationwide campaign to educate small business concerns about he...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10880-10881)
S.1987A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for alternative motor vehicle facili...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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)
S.1944A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793)
S.1951A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1956A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for fos...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10804)
S.547A bill to establish a Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security for Management, and for other purpose...08/01/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342....
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.1011A bill to change the name of the National Institute on Drug Abuse to the National Institute on Di...08/01/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1930A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prevent illegal logging practices, and for ot...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621-10622)
S.RES.291A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Historically Black Co...08/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.276A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...07/31/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.1895A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
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.1848A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trad...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9776-9777)
S.1842A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limit...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660)
S.761A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...07/19/2007Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
S.1825A bill to provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes ...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ...
S.1713A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
07/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1733A bill to authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8707)
S.1717A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Deputy Chief of State and Priv...06/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8619)
S.185A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.
06/26/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.RES.235A resolution designating July 1, 2007, as "National Boating Day".
06/26/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.1683A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the harbor maintenance tax certa...06/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.5A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ...06/20/2007Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S.368A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE...06/20/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1669A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure payment under Medicaid an...06/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.215A resolution designating September 25, 2007, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.243A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and the considerable ...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1041A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843)
S.RES.231A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/19/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7845-7846)
S.1104A bill to increase the number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitt...06/15/2007Signed by President.
S.214A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of Unite...06/14/2007Signed by President.
S.1627A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesse...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.261A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
S.381A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to invest...06/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment...
S.CON.RES.10A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Col...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
S.1592A bill to reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.
06/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.171A resolution memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the United States flag to half-staff o...06/11/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.J.RES.14A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no l...06/11/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441)
S.1575A bill to encourage the effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes...06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1577A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require screening, including n...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7353-7354)
S.1579A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act.
06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7366-7367)
S.1345A bill to affirm that Federal employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual ...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.1557A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro...06/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7184)
S.RES.111A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee shoul...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1494A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
S.1464A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6557)
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.879A bill to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.
05/22/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.1079A bill to establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for oth...05/21/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
S.1437A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
S.1406A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to strengthen polar bear conservation ef...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1416A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage in...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1394A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to exclude from gross income of individual tax...05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6131)
S.1386A bill to amend the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, to provide better assistance to lo...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6065)
S.CON.RES.29A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their playe...05/14/2007Received in the House.
S.1331A bill to regulate .50 BMG caliber sniper rifles.
05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5729-5731)
S.1337A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for equal coverage of mental heal...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5737-5738)