OBAMA, Barack, a Senator from Illinois; born in Honolulu, Hawaii, August 4, 1961; obtained early education in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Hawaii; continued education at Occidental College, Los Angeles, Calif., and Columbia University, New York City; studied law at Harvard University, where he became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review, and received J.D. in 1992; lecturer on constitutional law, University of Chicago; member, Illinois State senate 1997-2004; elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 2004 for term beginning January 3, 2005.
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 | 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.2519 | A bill to prohibit the awarding of a contract or grant in excess of the simplified acquisition th... | 12/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| S.2428 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through wh... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2392 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through wh... | 11/16/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.383 | A resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American... | 11/15/2007 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14499-14500) |
| 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.2330 | A bill to authorize a pilot program within the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Ur... | 11/08/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.J.RES.23 | A joint resolution clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authori... | 11/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| S.2224 | A bill to require a licensee to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the State and count... | 10/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.2227 | A bill to provide grants to States to ensure that all students in the middle grades are taught an... | 10/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.CON.RES.44 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul... | 10/19/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.2202 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to increase the renewable content of gasoline, and for other pu... | 10/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.453 | A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.
| 10/04/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi... |
| S.2132 | A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of chil... | 10/04/2007 | Star Print ordered on on the bill. |
| S.2147 | A bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, ... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.674 | A bill to require accountability and enhanced congressional oversight for personnel performing pr... | 10/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12354-12355) |
| S.2111 | A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow State educational age... | 09/27/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12291) |
| S.2066 | A bill to establish nutrition and physical education standards for schools.
| 09/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| S.CON.RES.46 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. ... | 09/17/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc... |
| 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.2030 | A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting relating to bundle... | 09/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| S.1989 | A bill to provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who ... | 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 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.1977 | A bill to provide for sustained United States leadership in a cooperative global effort to preven... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10811-10812) |
| 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.1873 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish demonstration programs on regionalized... | 07/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10143) |
| S.1885 | A bill to provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of... | 07/26/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| 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.1818 | A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase out the use of mercury in the manufactu... | 07/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9615) |
| S.1824 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Hospital Quality Report Car... | 07/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9617) |
| S.1811 | A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to assess and reduce the levels of lead found in... | 07/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.1790 | A bill to make grants to carry out activities to prevent the incidence of unintended pregnancies ... | 07/16/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1713 | A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
| 07/13/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.RES.268 | A resolution designating July 12, 2007, as "National Summer Learning Day".
| 07/13/2007 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9224-9225) |
| S.CON.RES.25 | A concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe again... | 06/26/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.1574 | A bill to establish Teaching Residency Programs for preparation and induction of teachers.
| 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7349-7350) |
| S.1513 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the acces... | 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875) |
| S.1389 | A bill to authorize the National Science Foundation to establish a Climate Change Education Progr... | 05/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6070-6071) |
| S.1324 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuel sol... | 05/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5660) |
| S.1306 | A bill to direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to classify certain children's products c... | 05/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.1271 | A bill to provide for a comprehensive national research effort on the physical and mental health ... | 05/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.116 | A bill to authorize resources to provide students with opportunities for summer learning through ... | 04/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5177) |
| S.1222 | A bill to stop mortgage transactions which operate to promote fraud, risk, abuse, and under-devel... | 04/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5106) |
| S.1181 | A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote... | 04/20/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.1151 | A bill to provide incentives to the auto industry to accelerate efforts to develop more energy-ef... | 04/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1084 | A bill to provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.
| 04/10/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4310) |
| S.1067 | A bill to require Federal agencies to support health impact assessments and take other actions to... | 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4207-4208) |
| S.1068 | A bill to promote healthy communities.
| 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4207-4208) |
 | S.RES.133 | A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.
| 03/28/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.976 | A bill to secure the promise of personalized medicine for all Americans by expanding and accelera... | 03/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3708-3710) |
| S.906 | A bill to prohibit the sale, distribution, transfer, and export of elemental mercury, and for oth... | 03/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3213) |
| S.823 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to facilitating the development of mic... | 03/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2919-2920) |
| S.795 | A bill to assist aliens who have been lawfully admitted in becoming citizens of the United States... | 03/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2803-2804) |
| S.767 | A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes.
| 03/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701) |
| S.768 | A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes.
| 03/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701) |
| S.737 | A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 in order to measure, compare, and improve the q... | 03/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2503) |
| S.713 | A bill to ensure dignity in care for members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries.
| 02/28/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2363-2364) |
| S.692 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiat... | 02/27/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| S.CON.RES.5 | A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organi... | 01/31/2007 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1463) |
| S.433 | A bill to state United States policy for Iraq, and for other purposes.
| 01/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1322, S1343-1344) |
| S.114 | A bill to authorize resources for a grant program for local educational agencies to create innova... | 01/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.115 | A bill to suspend royalty relief, to repeal certain provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, ... | 01/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.133 | A bill to promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by redu... | 01/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S127-128) |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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| S.1738 | A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. |
| S.2504 | A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| S.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.RES.554 | A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone... | 05/07/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2135 | A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or ... | 05/06/2008 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| 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.2956 | A bill to ensure that persons who form corporations in the United States disclose the beneficial ... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3704-3706) |
| S.2963 | A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3715-3716) |
| S.RES.547 | A resolution designating the week of May 4 through May 10, 2008, as "North American Occupational ... | 05/01/2008 | Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanim... |
| S.RES.548 | A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721) |
| S.RES.511 | A resolution recognizing that John Sidney McCain, III, is a natural born citizen.
| 04/30/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.2829 | A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo... | 04/29/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| S.RES.533 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe.
| 04/29/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.431 | A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes.... | 04/28/2008 | By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-332. |
 | S.793 | A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
| 04/28/2008 | Signed by President. |
| S.RES.497 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei... | 04/28/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.523 | A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the declaration of the North Atlanti... | 04/28/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.2166 | A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. |
| S.2324 | A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the I... | 04/24/2008 | Received in the House. |
| S.956 | A bill to establish the Land Between the Rivers National Heritage Area in the State of Illinois, ... | 04/23/2008 | Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m. |
| S.2088 | A bill to place reasonable limitations on the use of National Security Letters, and for other pur... | 04/23/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.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.2892 | A bill to promote the prosecution and enforcement of frauds against the United States by suspendi... | 04/18/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3174-3175) |
| 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.2891 | A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching ... | 04/17/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3162) |
| S.1256 | A bill to amend the Small Business Act to reauthorize loan programs under that Act, and for other... | 04/16/2008 | Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. |
| 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.1921 | A bill to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for t... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.2291 | A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain lan... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment... |
| 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.RES.500 | A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
| 04/07/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2634-2635) |
| S.2822 | A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exporta... | 04/04/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2613-2614) |
| 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.2136 | A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.
| 04/03/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. |
| S.2764 | A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance protections for servicemembers rel... | 04/03/2008 | Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.2819 | A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an... | 04/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446) |
| S.RES.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.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.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.2769 | A bill to authorize appropriate use of information in the Firearms Trace Database, and for other ... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2121-2122) |
| S.2771 | A bill to require the president to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010. ... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151) |
| S.2775 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to treat certain do... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2155) |
| 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.1926 | A bill to establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infrastruct... | 03/11/2008 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. |
| 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.2705 | A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through ass... | 03/05/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.RES.455 | A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
| 03/05/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653) |
| S.1675 | A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Co... | 03/04/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment.... |
| 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.2634 | A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and d... | 02/28/2008 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S1334-1364) |
| S.2677 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to provi... | 02/28/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2678 | A bill to clarify the law and ensure that children born to United States citizens while serving o... | 02/28/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.2305 | A bill to prevent voter caging.
| 02/27/2008 | Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. |
| S.RES.458 | A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the devastating shooti... | 02/25/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.RES.439 | A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati... | 02/14/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.1711 | A bill to target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocai... | 02/13/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held. |
| S.2631 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo... | 02/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980) |
| S.2071 | A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
| 02/12/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 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.RES.445 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of ... | 02/07/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S795-796) |
| S.2595 | A bill to create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators, to develo... | 02/06/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S734-735) |
| S.2585 | A bill to provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Def... | 01/31/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| 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.RES.431 | A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
| 01/29/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457) |
| S.RES.430 | A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
| 01/25/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332) |
| S.1843 | A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen... | 01/24/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.2554 | A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.... | 01/24/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286) |
| S.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.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.2488 | A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect... | 12/31/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-175. |
| 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.RES.415 | A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of William Karnet "Bill" Willi... | 12/19/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.1607 | A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misali... | 12/14/2007 | By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-248. |
| S.RES.396 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly i... | 12/14/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended pre... |
| S.2471 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of the Uniformed Service... | 12/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15463-15464) |
| S.2481 | A bill to prohibit racial profiling.
| 12/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469-15471) |
| S.543 | A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us... | 12/12/2007 | S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.911 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.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.2452 | A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide protection to consumers with respect to certa... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15235-15236) |
| S.2460 | A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249) |
| S.2462 | A bill to provide that before the Secretary of Defense may furlough any employee of the Departmen... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15250-15251) |
| S.2439 | A bill to require the National Incident Based Reporting System, the Uniform Crime Reporting Progr... | 12/10/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15064) |
| S.2419 | A bill to permit employees to request, and to ensure employers consider requests for, flexible wo... | 12/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14849-14850) |
| S.2426 | A bill to provide for congressional oversight of United States agreements with the Government of ... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| S.CON.RES.58 | A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin... | 12/06/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.2411 | A bill to require the establishment of a credit card safety star rating system for the benefit of... | 12/05/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14789-14790) |
| S.2412 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the system of public financing for Pr... | 12/05/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14790-14791) |
| S.1679 | A bill to provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipatio... | 12/04/2007 | Received in the House. |
| 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.2405 | A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ... | 12/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743) |
| S.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.2377 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the quality of care provided to veterans... | 11/16/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14624-14625) |
| 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.2369 | A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are... | 11/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493) |
| S.311 | A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri... | 11/14/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment.... |
| S.RES.378 | A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con... | 11/14/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.RES.372 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pak... | 11/08/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14201-14202) |
| S.2315 | A bill to prohibit an entity under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency from paying for travel by... | 11/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| S.2316 | A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
| 11/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.294 | A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
| 11/01/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| S.1518 | A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize the Act, and for other ... | 11/01/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment in t... |
| S.2278 | A bill to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of community and healthcare-associated... | 10/31/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13629-13630) |
| S.RES.346 | A resolution expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that ... | 10/26/2007 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13494-13495) |
| S.367 | A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made wit... | 10/25/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an... |
| S.38 | A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of r... | 10/24/2007 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. |
| S.1492 | A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of... | 10/24/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.2219 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower ... | 10/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13263-13264) |
| 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.558 | A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits... | 10/17/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.349 | A resolution honoring Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate... | 10/17/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.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.2159 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive... | 10/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.805 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t... | 10/09/2007 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen... |
| S.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.2143 | A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to establish a program to improve the ... | 10/04/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| 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.319 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the United States Transportation Comman... | 10/02/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (t... |
| S.RES.342 | A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp... | 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.1693 | A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system... | 10/01/2007 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
| S.2119 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.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.2123 | A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.RES.339 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.
| 10/01/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1267 | A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed... | 09/27/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m. |
| S.1709 | A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide addit... | 09/27/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W... |
| S.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.1792 | A bill to amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to improve such Act.
| 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12134-12135) |
| S.2102 | A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for ... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12153-12154) |
| S.2103 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction f... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12155, S12155-12156) |
| S.2092 | A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees i... | 09/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12063) |
| S.RES.329 | A resolution congratulating Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as it celebrates its 50th a... | 09/24/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1257 | A bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat... | 09/18/2007 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632) |
| S.2059 | A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ... | 09/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.2060 | A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a Volunteer Teach... | 09/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11656-11657) |
| 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.576 | A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights. ... | 09/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11563) |
| S.955 | A bill to establish the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
| 09/17/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.1051 | A bill to authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in th... | 09/11/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W... |
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