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Biography
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).
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...09/29/2008Presented to 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.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.3424A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that matching funds are not required...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.3373A bill to reauthorize and expand the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to prom...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7909)
S.3261An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urba...07/14/2008Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murray. With written ...
S.RES.609A resolution recognizing the need for rapid recapitalization of the KC-135 aerial refueling fleet...07/07/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6365)
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.2989A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a National Neurotechnolo...05/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3899-3900)
S.2962A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of items and serv...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.510A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
04/24/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.2799A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl...04/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.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.2671A bill to provide grants to promote financial literacy.
02/27/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.436A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National School Cou...01/29/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2004A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish epilepsy centers of excellence in the ...12/12/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
S.2444A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainab...12/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2336A bill to designate the Port Angeles Federal Building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the "Richar...11/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as int...
S.2319A bill to ensure the continued and future availability of life saving trauma health care in the U...11/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.364A resolution commending the people of the State of Washington for showing their support for the n...11/01/2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13711)
S.742An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-con...10/05/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2127A bill to provide assistance to families of miners involved in mining accidents.
10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12441)
S.2122A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class siz...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2108A bill to establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception....09/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2065A bill to provide assistance to community health coalitions to increase access to and improve the...09/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2032A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a competitive grant program for the...09/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measur...
S.1952A bill to provide a Federal tax exemption for forest conservation bonds, and for other purposes. ...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1789An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urba...07/16/2007Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murray. With written ...
S.1706A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of ...06/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.242A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1489A bill to provide for an additional place of holding court in the western district of Washington....05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1378A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the distribution of the ...05/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1359A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public and health professional awareness...05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1344A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Wenatchee, Washington...05/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5872)
S.1147A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to terminate the administrative freeze on the enrol...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4693)
S.1136A bill to promote the economic security and safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violen...04/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.107A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no action should be taken to undermine the s...03/15/2007Submitted in the Senate. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3224)
S.847A bill to extend the period of time during which a veteran's multiple sclerosis is to be consider...03/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.848A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are f...03/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.611A bill to provide for secondary school reform, and for other purposes.
02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.520A bill to enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by statut...02/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1715-1716)
S.RES.23A resolution designating the week of February 5 through February 9, 2007, as "National School Cou...02/01/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1542)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
10/03/2008Signed by 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.1738A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.RES.616A resolution reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
10/02/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...09/29/2008Presented to President.
S.3642A bill to enhance the capacity of the United States Government to fully implement the Senator Pau...09/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10004-10005)
S.RES.693A resolution recognizing the month of November 2008 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month"....09/27/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.104A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...09/26/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2617A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify increases in the rates of compensation fo...09/24/2008Became Public Law No: 110-324.
S.RES.682A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp...09/24/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.684A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
09/24/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.3539A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...09/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.661A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month.
09/23/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.1933A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants to small public drinking water syst...09/22/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
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.3532A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
S.RES.670A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9213)
S.1070A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...09/18/2008Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
S.1816A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connectio...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2943A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Pacific Northwest National Scenic...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. Without ...
S.3038A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the adoption incentives p...09/16/2008Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
S.2332A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...09/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.3308A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Vet...09/15/2008Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
S.3484A bill to provide for a delay in the phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor...09/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8480-8481)
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.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.2494A bill to provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reser...09/09/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
S.RES.647A resolution designating September 9, 2008, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awarene...09/08/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141-8142)
S.3429A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an increased mileage rate for charitable...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.625A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.
08/01/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
S.J.RES.41A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/01/2008By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
S.3298A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protectio...07/31/2008Became Public Law No: 110-299.
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.3399A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduction in the rate of ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7954-7955)
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.2035A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...07/30/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7710-7722, S7722-7759)
S.3368A bill to promote industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, ...07/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7786)
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.RES.630A resolution recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through inter...07/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7638-7639)
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.3268A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect t...07/25/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7435-7436)
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.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.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.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.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
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.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.3196A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for programs and ac...06/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.3199A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor main...06/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2593A bill to establish a program at the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to carry o...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3130A bill to provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Comm...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5628)
S.3044A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...06/11/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5472-5517)
S.3108A bill to require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
06/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.J.RES.17A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec...06/03/2008Signed by President.
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3047A bill to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and math...05/21/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.CON.RES.83A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Mon...05/21/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
S.RES.482A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
05/20/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4443-4444)
S.RES.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.RES.569A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Prov...05/19/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/19/2008Received in the House.
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.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.RES.559A resolution designating May 15, 2008, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.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.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.2920A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
S.2911A bill to improve vaccination rates among children.
04/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3405)
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.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.2899A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on suicides among veterans....04/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.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.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.1476A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resources study of the Tule ...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1522A bill to amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irr...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments and an am...
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.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
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.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.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.2760A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
S.2768A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150)
S.2785A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.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.RES.462A resolution designating the first week of April 2008 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
03/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1654)
S.RES.471A resolution designating March 1, 2008, as "National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day". ...03/04/2008Submitted 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.2601A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to King and Kittitas Counties Fire Distr...02/27/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held.
S.2672A bill to provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communi...02/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1272-1273)
S.2668A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
S.2636A bill to provide needed housing reform.
02/14/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
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.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.RES.450A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the Cowboy".
02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S984)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2618A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for...02/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.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.2569A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448)
S.2560A bill to create the income security conditions and family supports needed to ensure permanency f...01/28/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2550A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ...01/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.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.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
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.2501A bill to amend the Social Security Act to protect Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (C...12/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.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.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.2425A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary Commerce to submit reports to...12/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.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.CON.RES.51A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
S.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.2085A bill to delay for 6 months the requirement to use of tamper-resistant prescription pads under t...11/08/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.2316A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
11/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.356A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a...10/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572)
S.J.RES.22A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
S.456A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
S.2181A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993)
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.CON.RES.36A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
10/16/2007Received in the House.
S.2020A bill to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2010, to r...10/15/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and an amendment to t...
S.805A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.968A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the preven...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.459A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies...10/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2140A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2141A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Syndrom...10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12776-12777)
S.831A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an...10/03/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.343A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".
10/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.902A bill to provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserv...10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12347-12349)
S.2123A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.774A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091)
S.1105A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...09/26/2007Sponsor intro