MURRAY, Patty, a Senator from Washington; born in Seattle, King County, Wash., October 11, 1950; graduated, Washington State University 1972; education volunteer 1977-1984; instructor, Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, Wash., 1984-1987; citizen lobbyist for environmental and educational issues 1983-1988; member, board of directors, Shoreline School District 1985-1989, serving as president and legislative representative for two terms; member, Washington state senate 1988-1992, Democratic whip 1990-1992; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1992; reelected in 1998 and in 2004 for the term ending January 3, 2011; chairwoman, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (One Hundred Seventh Congress).
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | S.2962 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of items and serv... | 05/01/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2932 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free... | 04/29/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.510 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
| 04/24/2008 | Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.2799 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl... | 04/02/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 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.2671 | A bill to provide grants to promote financial literacy.
| 02/27/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | S.RES.436 | A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National School Cou... | 01/29/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2004 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish epilepsy centers of excellence in the ... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ... |
| 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.2336 | A bill to designate the Port Angeles Federal Building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richar... | 11/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as int... |
| S.2319 | A bill to ensure the continued and future availability of life saving trauma health care in the U... | 11/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.364 | A resolution commending the people of the State of Washington for showing their support for the n... | 11/01/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13711) |
| 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.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.2122 | A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class siz... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2108 | A bill to establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception.... | 09/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2065 | A bill to provide assistance to community health coalitions to increase access to and improve the... | 09/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2032 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a competitive grant program for the... | 09/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measur... |
| S.1952 | A bill to provide a Federal tax exemption for forest conservation bonds, and for other purposes. ... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1789 | An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urba... | 07/16/2007 | Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murray. With written ... |
| S.1706 | A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of ... | 06/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.RES.242 | A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als... | 06/20/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1489 | A bill to provide for an additional place of holding court in the western district of Washington.... | 05/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.1378 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the distribution of the ... | 05/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1359 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public and health professional awareness... | 05/10/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1344 | A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Wenatchee, Washington... | 05/09/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5872) |
| S.1147 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to terminate the administrative freeze on the enrol... | 04/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4693) |
| S.1136 | A bill to promote the economic security and safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violen... | 04/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.107 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no action should be taken to undermine the s... | 03/15/2007 | Submitted in the Senate. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3224) |
| S.847 | A bill to extend the period of time during which a veteran's multiple sclerosis is to be consider... | 03/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.848 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are f... | 03/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.611 | A bill to provide for secondary school reform, and for other purposes.
| 02/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.520 | A bill to enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statut... | 02/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1715-1716) |
| S.RES.23 | A resolution designating the week of February 5 through February 9, 2007, as "National School Cou... | 02/01/2007 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1542) |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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| S.2774 | A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. |
 | 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.J.RES.28 | A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment.... |
| 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.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.2593 | A bill to establish a program at the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to carry o... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature... |
| S.1760 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
| 05/01/2008 | Received in the House. |
| 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.2943 | A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Pacific Northwest National Scenic... | 04/30/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3597) |
 | S.793 | A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
| 04/28/2008 | Signed by President. |
| 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.2433 | A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the... |
| S.2911 | A bill to improve vaccination rates among children.
| 04/24/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3405) |
| 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.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.2899 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans.... | 04/22/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 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.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.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.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.1476 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resources study of the Tule ... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.1522 | A bill to amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irr... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments and an am... |
| S.1418 | A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi... | 04/09/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su... |
| S.RES.504 | A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ... | 04/09/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote. |
| 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.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.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.2821 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea... | 04/03/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.RES.495 | A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".
| 04/01/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.2760 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146) |
| S.2768 | A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150) |
| S.2785 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.482 | A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
| 03/13/2008 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163-2164) |
| 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.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.RES.471 | A resolution designating March 1, 2008, as "National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day". ... | 03/04/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.RES.96 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Harriett Woods will be remembered as a pione... | 02/29/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| 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.2601 | A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to King and Kittitas Counties Fire Distr... | 02/27/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held. |
| S.2672 | A bill to provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communi... | 02/27/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1272-1273) |
| 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.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.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.450 | A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the Cowboy".
| 02/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S984) |
| 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.2617 | A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2008, the rates of compensation for veterans with... | 02/08/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S819) |
| S.2618 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for... | 02/08/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.432 | A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi... | 02/08/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820) |
| S.2569 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In... | 01/29/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448) |
| S.2560 | A bill to create the income security conditions and family supports needed to ensure permanency f... | 01/28/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.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.2550 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ... | 01/23/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.J.RES.17 | A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec... | 01/23/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. |
| 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.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.597 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal... | 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.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.2501 | A bill to amend the Social Security Act to protect Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (C... | 12/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.2494 | A bill to provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reser... | 12/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| 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.2425 | A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary Commerce to submit reports to... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.1382 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.2332 | A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30... |
| 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.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.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.2085 | A bill to delay for 6 months the requirement to use of tamper-resistant prescription pads under t... | 11/08/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 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.RES.356 | A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a... | 10/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572) |
| S.2035 | A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed... | 10/22/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report. |
| S.J.RES.22 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St... | 10/22/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201) |
| 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.2181 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993) |
| S.474 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
| 10/16/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.CON.RES.36 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
| 10/16/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.2020 | A bill to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2010, to r... | 10/15/2007 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and an amendment to t... |
| 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.968 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the preven... | 10/09/2007 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen... |
| S.459 | A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies... | 10/04/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| 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.2141 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Syndrom... | 10/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12776-12777) |
| 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.RES.343 | A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".
| 10/02/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.902 | A bill to provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserv... | 10/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12347-12349) |
| 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.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.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.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.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.2064 | A bill to fund comprehensive programs to ensure an adequate supply of nurses.
| 09/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11665) |
| S.2042 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct activities to rapidly a... | 09/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11510-11511) |
| 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.J.RES.18 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta... | 09/11/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11417-11418) |
| S.RES.222 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
| 09/10/2007 | Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons... |
| S.1259 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for developing countries... | 09/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11267-11268) |
| S.RES.311 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
| 09/07/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.479 | A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
| 09/05/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101) |
| S.RES.306 | A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
| 09/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.J.RES.16 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ... | 08/29/2007 | By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ... |
| S.898 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease resear... | 08/03/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1183 | A bill to enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quali... | 08/03/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1996 | A bill to reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001, and for other purpo... | 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1998 | A bill to reduce child marriage, and for other purposes.
| 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR... |
| S.2005 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide education on the health consequences of ... | 08/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10933-10935) |
| S.117 | A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for member... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10781) |
| S.1060 | A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu... | 08/02/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably. |
| S.1951 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1963 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home l... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10806) |
| S.1975 | A bill to expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuri... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10810-10811) |
| S.1979 | A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for school improvem... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10813-10814) |
| 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.1920 | A bill to award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to enable the partnerships to impleme... | 08/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas... |
| 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.1930 | A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prevent illegal logging practices, and for ot... | 08/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621-10622) |
| S.1933 | A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants to small public drinking water syst... | 08/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10623-10624) |
| S.675 | A bill to provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet r... | 07/31/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.RES.285 | A resolution designating September 9, 2007, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awarene... | 07/31/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1224 | A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I... | 07/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10213-10214) |
| S.1895 | A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
| 07/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315) |
| S.1894 | A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide family and medical leave to p... | 07/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas... |
| S.1258 | A bill to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the secu... | 07/26/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. ... |
| S.1430 | A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen... | 07/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142) |
| S.1606 | A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w... | 07/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858) |
| 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.423 | A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2007, the rates of compensation for veterans with... | 07/24/2007 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ... |
| S.1848 | A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trad... | 07/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9776-9777) |
| S.1841 | A bill to provide a site for the National Women's History Museum in Washington, District of Colum... | 07/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659) |
| S.761 | A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ... | 07/19/2007 | Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574) |
| S.1816 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connectio... | 07/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.1817 | A bill to ensure proper administration of the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for person... | 07/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.RES.226 | A resolution recognizing the month of November 2007 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month".... | 07/16/2007 | Star Print ordered on the resolution. |
| S.RES.271 | A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
| 07/13/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.799 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and... | 07/10/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.95 | A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure that every uninsured chil... | 06/27/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8616-8617) |
| S.1718 | A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to servicemember... | 06/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.185 | A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.
| 06/26/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ... |
| S.231 | A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200... | 06/25/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| S.1681 | A bill to provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program, and for other purposes. ... | 06/21/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8241-8242) |
| S.5 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ... | 06/20/2007 | Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. |
| S.368 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE... | 06/20/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.RES.247 | A resolution commending the University of Washington Men's Crew, the 2007 Intercollegiate Rowing ... | 06/20/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.214 | A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of Unite... | 06/14/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.261 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,... | 06/13/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677) |
| S.624 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide waivers relating to grants for preventiv... | 06/13/2007 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677) |
| S.1605 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare... | 06/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643) |
| S.1614 | A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen penalties for unlawful child l... | 06/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1589 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs fo... | 06/11/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7454-7455, S7455-7458) |
| S.RES.171 | A resolution memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the United States flag to half-staff o... | 06/11/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.J.RES.14 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no l... | 06/11/2007 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441) |
| S.1563 | A bill to require the disclosure of certain activities relating to the petroleum industry of Suda... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7337-7338) |
| S.1572 | A bill to increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals (including thos... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7345) |
| S.1457 | A bill to provide for the protection of mail delivery on certain postal routes, and for other pur... | 06/06/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.1553 | A bill to provide additional assistance to combat HIV/AIDS among young people, and for other purp... | 06/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7180-7181) |
| S.1555 | A bill to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administra... | 06/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1556 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for e... | 06/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1557 | A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to impro... | 06/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7184) |
| S.1142 | A bill to authorize the acquisition of interests in undeveloped coastal areas in order better to ... | 06/05/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment.... |
| S.RES.220 | A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
| 06/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1485 | A bill to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates.
| 05/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1514 | A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
| 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875) |
| S.1459 | A bill to strengthen the Nation's research efforts to identify the causes and cure of psoriasis a... | 05/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6554-6555) |
| S.254 | A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
| 05/22/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.RES.130 | A resolution designating July 28, 2007, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
| 05/21/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.1426 | A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to reauthorize the market access program, and ... | 05/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.RES.208 | A resolution encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapa... | 05/17/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1406 | A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to strengthen polar bear conservation ef... | 05/16/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.1415 | A bill to amend the P |
