Barack Obama - Federal Senator

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Biography 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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Bills Sponsored (71)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.906	A bill to prohibit the sale, distribution, transfer, and export of elemental mercury, and for oth...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.
	S.CON.RES.96	A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of tho...	09/23/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.3506	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the credit for purchase of vehicles...	09/17/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3358	A bill to provide for enhanced food-borne illness surveillance and food safety capacity.	07/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.628	A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that ...	07/25/2008	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.906	A bill to prohibit the sale, distribution, transfer, and export of elemental mercury, and for oth...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.
	S.CON.RES.96	A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of tho...	09/23/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.3506	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the credit for purchase of vehicles...	09/17/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3358	A bill to provide for enhanced food-borne illness surveillance and food safety capacity.	07/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.628	A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that ...	07/25/2008	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
	S.RES.600	A resolution commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Good...	06/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3142	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance public health activities related to stil...	06/17/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.3077	A bill to strengthen transparency and accountability in Federal spending.	06/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4971)
	S.3047	A bill to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and math...	05/21/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	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.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)

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Bills Co-Sponsored (434)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.2136	A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.	11/19/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.1276	A bill to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems, and fo...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.
	S.431	A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....	10/13/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.1492	A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...	10/10/2008	Signed by President.

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.2136	A bill to address the treatment of primary mortgages in bankruptcy, and for other purposes.	11/19/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.1276	A bill to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems, and fo...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.
	S.431	A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....	10/13/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.1492	A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...	10/10/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1760	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.	10/03/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2135	A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or ...	10/03/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2579	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...	10/03/2008	Received in the House.
	S.J.RES.45	A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regar...	10/03/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-342.
	S.RES.703	A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...	10/02/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.704	A resolution congratulating the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on thei...	10/02/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.662	A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the cou...	09/30/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10130-10131)
	S.RES.699	A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities,...	09/30/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3648	A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to keep records of non-employee...	09/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.692	A resolution designating the week of November 9 through November 15, 2008, as "National Veterans ...	09/27/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.693	A resolution recognizing the month of November 2008 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month"....	09/27/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.294	A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.	09/26/2008	S.AMDT.3477 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3263	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced stra...	09/26/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. With written report N...
	S.3406	A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	09/25/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2521	A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.	09/24/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.2617	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify increases in the rates of compensation fo...	09/24/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-324.
	S.2994	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sedimen...	09/24/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
	S.3566	A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing, administering, or enforcing any rule, reg...	09/24/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.682	A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp...	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.684	A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1843	A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...	09/23/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.3544	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the financing of the Superfund.	09/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1577	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require screening, including n...	09/22/2008	Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute ...
	S.3507	A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.	09/22/2008	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
	S.3528	A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in ...	09/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.3532	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...	09/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
	S.RES.651	A resolution honoring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 50th anniversary o...	09/22/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text:...
	S.RES.675	A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont...	09/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1070	A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...	09/18/2008	Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
	S.3525	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennia...	09/18/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9036-9037)
	S.3527	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize advance appropriations for certain med...	09/18/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9037-9038)
	S.3513	A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise regulations r...	09/17/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.CON.RES.87	A concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its decl...	09/17/2008	Received in the House.
	S.3495	A bill to protect pregnant women and children from dangerous lead exposures.	09/16/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.3498	A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant mat...	09/16/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
	S.2332	A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...	09/15/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
	S.3308	A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Vet...	09/15/2008	Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
	S.3487	A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunitie...	09/12/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.RES.656	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...	09/11/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.622	A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...	09/08/2008	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...	08/01/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
	S.3429	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an increased mileage rate for charitable...	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3432	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of the Uniformed Service...	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.3398	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State an...	07/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7953-7954)
	S.3412	A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...	07/31/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.3413	A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...	07/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7971-7973)
	S.RES.638	A resolution supporting legislation promoting improved health care and access to health care for ...	07/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7975-7976)
	S.231	A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...	07/30/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-294.
	S.2035	A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...	07/30/2008	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7710-7722, S7722-7759)
	S.3322	A bill to provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midw...	07/30/2008	S.AMDT.5254 Referred to the Committee on Finance. To make a technical correction.
	S.3186	A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.	07/26/2008	Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
	S.2892	A bill to promote the prosecution and enforcement of frauds against the United States by suspendi...	07/25/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.RES.621	A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...	07/23/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.901	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...	07/22/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.CON.RES.94	A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States ...	07/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3140	A bill to provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee s...	07/21/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
	S.J.RES.44	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...	07/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
	S.2731	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo...	07/16/2008	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809-6817, S6820-6857)
	S.2291	A bill to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain lan...	07/10/2008	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
	S.3252	A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance cons...	07/10/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6572-6574)
	S.RES.608	A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...	07/08/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.607	A resolution designating July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".	07/07/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6364-6365)
	S.254	A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.682	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2555	A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...	06/27/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
	S.2504	A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...	06/24/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.2159	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...	06/20/2008	Received in the House.
	S.RES.584	A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...	06/17/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5703-5704)
	S.1926	A bill to establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infrastruct...	06/12/2008	Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.3123	A bill to require lobbyists who represent foreign politicians or political parties and foreign en...	06/12/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.3130	A bill to provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Comm...	06/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5628)
	S.3133	A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee wi...	06/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5631)
	S.3134	A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on reg...	06/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5631-5632)
	S.955	A bill to establish the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	S.3090	A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration of...	06/05/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.2829	A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...	06/03/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3070	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.RES.571	A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...	05/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.569	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Prov...	05/19/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.J.RES.28	A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...	05/19/2008	Received in the House.
	S.2511	A bill to amend the grant program for law enforcement armor vests to provide for a waiver of or r...	05/15/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
	S.3012	A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the a...	05/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4108-4109)
	S.3008	A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F...	05/12/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	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.2975	A bill to provide additional funds for affordable housing for low-income seniors, disabled person...	05/02/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3744-3746, S3747-3748)
	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.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.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.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	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With pri...
	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.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.2883	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	04/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154-3155)
	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.2858	A bill to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Con...	04/15/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3028-3029)
	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.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.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.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.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.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.2071	A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.	02/25/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	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.2641	A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of inf...	02/14/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1058-1059)
	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.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.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.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.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.2523	A bill to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United Stat...	12/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16014-16015)
	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.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.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.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.2310	A bill to establish a National Catastrophic Risks Consortium and a National Homeowners' Insurance...	11/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	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.2279	A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.	10/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641)
	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.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.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.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.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.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...
	S.RES.316	A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L...	09/11/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.301	A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High Sc...	09/07/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	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.849	A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...	09/04/2007	Received in the House.
	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.RES.269	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee shoul...	08/22/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	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.1999	A bill to provide for the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitig...	08/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.RES.300	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F...	08/03/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10937)
	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.1487	A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require an individual, durable, voter-verifi...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10780-10781)
	S.1945	A bill to provide a Federal income tax credit for Patriot employers, and for other purposes.	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10794-10795)
	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.1954	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
	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.RES.203	A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influe...	08/02/2007	Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
	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.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.RES.291	A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Historically Black Co...	08/01/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1880	A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit dog fighting ventures.	07/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10409)
	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.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.280	A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the Un...	07/24/2007	Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions t...
	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.1842	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by limit...	07/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660)
	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.1825	A bill to provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes ...	07/19/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ...
	S.1838	A bill to provide for the health care needs of veterans in far South Texas.	07/19/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.1793	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for property owners who...	07/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9472)
	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.1758	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and...	07/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8948-8949)
	S.1352	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 East Locust S...	07/03/2007	Signed by President.
	S.1708	A bill to provide for the expansion of Federal efforts concerning the prevention, education, trea...	06/27/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1717	A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Deputy Chief of State and Priv...	06/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8619)
	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.CON.RES.40	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Tr...	06/25/2007	Received in the House.
	S.535	A bill to establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of ...	06/22/2007	By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-88.
	S.1672	A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for student...	06/21/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	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.886	A bill to amend chapter 22 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Presidential R...	06/20/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
	S.1285	A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes.	06/20/2007	Committee on Rules and Administration. Date of scheduled hearing. SR-301. 10:00 a.m.
	S.1668	A bill to assist in providing affordable housing to those affected by the 2005 hurricanes.	06/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8064-8065)
	S.1669	A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure payment under Medicaid an...	06/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.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.RES.231	A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...	06/19/2007	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7845-7846)
	S.1617	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for plug-in electric driv...	06/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7733-7734)
	S.1624	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatmen...	06/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7743)
	S.1626	A bill to amend title XIV of the Social Security Act to ensure funding for grants to promote resp...	06/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1627	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesse...	06/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.309	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes. ...	06/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7625-7626)
	S.1616	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for ot...	06/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7652-7653)
	S.1592	A bill to reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.	06/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1593	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita...	06/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548)
	S.1587	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a special depreciation allowance for reuse and...	06/11/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.1576	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health and healthcare of racial and ...	06/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7350)
	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.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.1478	A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest Sy...	05/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.1491	A bill to amend the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Agricultu...	05/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	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.RES.211	A resolution expressing the profound concerns of the Senate regarding the transgression against f...	05/24/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.495	A bill to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to ensure privacy, to provide notice of security b...	05/23/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
	S.1437	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...	05/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
	S.RES.209	A resolution expressing support for the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.	05/17/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.205	A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".	05/16/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.197	A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.	05/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072)
	S.CON.RES.29	A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their playe...	05/14/2007	Received in the House.
	S.1375	A bill to ensure that new mothers and their families are educated about postpartum depression, sc...	05/11/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6022-6023)
	S.1356	A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company re...	05/10/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1364	A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend the State Children's Heal...	05/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5937-5938)
	S.RES.193	A resolution designating the week of May 6 through May 12, 2007, as "North American Occupational ...	05/10/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.CON.RES.28	A concurrent resolution congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the Unit...	05/10/2007	Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
	S.1349	A bill to ensure that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs provide to...	05/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5874-5875)
	S.1332	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children ...	05/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5731)
	S.RES.191	A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadba...	05/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5751)
	S.1317	A bill to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Constance Baker Motley.	05/07/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1270	A bill to amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require the Pe...	05/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5507)
	S.1261	A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to repeal the 10-year limit on use of Montgo...	05/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5397-5398)
	S.223	A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156)
	S.1228	A bill to amend section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding law enforcement emer...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5200)
	S.1244	A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, ...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5219-5220)
	S.430	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...	04/24/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.1175	A bill to end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. ...	04/24/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.1190	A bill to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information tech...	04/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
	S.RES.165	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...	04/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.378	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims,...	04/20/2007	Received in the House.
	S.1172	A bill to reduce hunger in the United States.	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4777-4778)
	S.1173	A bill to protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a woman's freedom to choose to bear a child or te...	04/19/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.RES.156	A resolution commending the achievements of the Rutgers University women's basketball team and ap...	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.157	A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.158	A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.152	A resolution honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie Robinson.	04/17/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.962	A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and improve the carbon capture and s...	04/16/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
	S.RES.149	A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...	04/16/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.678	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary s...	04/11/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.
	S.1087	A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of...	04/11/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.142	A resolution observing Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, and calling on the remaining member c...	04/11/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4391)
	S.358	A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...	04/10/2007	By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
	S.442	A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.	04/10/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
	S.412	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2633 11th Street ...	03/30/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	S.664	A bill to provide adequate funding for local governments harmed by Hurricane Katrina of 2005 or H...	03/30/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Disaster Reco...
	S.J.RES.5	A joint resolution proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States pos...	03/30/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
	S.1050	A bill to amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Public Health Service Act to set standards...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4182-4183)
	S.1075	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand access to contraceptive services f...	03/29/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.30	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to addre...	03/29/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. ...
	S.991	A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M...	03/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838)
	S.J.RES.10	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to eq...	03/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3845)
	S.979	A bill to establish a Vote by Mail grant program.	03/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710)
	S.RES.122	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.969	A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3615-3616)
	S.972	A bill to provide for the reduction of adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transm...	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3625)
	S.RES.117	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/22/2007	Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
	S.946	A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reauthorize the McGovern-Do...	03/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3519)
	S.500	A bill to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the ...	03/20/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
	S.935	A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
	S.936	A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes.	03/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3372-3381)
	S.937	A bill to improve support and services for individuals with autism and their families.	03/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.903	A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
	S.910	A bill to provide for paid sick leave to ensure that Americans can address their own health needs...	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3220)
	S.RES.95	A resolution designating March 25, 2007, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...	03/15/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.J.RES.9	A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.	03/15/2007	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3162-3287)
	S.884	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding residential treatment programs for pregna...	03/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3192-3193)
	S.858	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the transportation fringe benefit to ...	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3067-3068)
	S.860	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medic...	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3070)
	S.808	A bill to provide grants to recruit new teachers, principals, and other school leaders to, and re...	03/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2900-2901)
	S.821	A bill to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac...	03/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2918)
	S.826	A bill to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Alice Paul, in recognition of her role...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.242	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...	03/07/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
	S.316	A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay th...	03/07/2007	Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights. Hea...
	S.791	A bill to establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. ...	03/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2800-2801)
	S.796	A bill to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that exchange-rate misalignment by...	03/07/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.803	A bill to repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support i...	03/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2817-2819)
	S.804	A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration of elections for ...	03/07/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
	S.766	A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies of victim...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2699-2700)
	S.773	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
	S.RES.97	A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...	03/06/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.746	A bill to establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education...	03/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.380	A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and ...	03/01/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held...
	S.725	A bill to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to reauthor...	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2491-2492)
	S.726	A bill to amend section 42 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation and shipm...	03/01/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.714	A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research faciliti...	02/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2365)
	S.RES.90	A resolution commending students who participated in the United States Senate Youth Program betwe...	02/28/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.691	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the benefits under the Medicare...	02/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2277)
	S.681	A bill to restrict the use of offshore tax havens and abusive tax shelters to inappropriately avo...	02/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2206-2216)
	S.RES.69	A resolution recognizing the African-American spiritual as a national treasure.	02/17/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.667	A bill to expand programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chil...	02/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.606	A bill to improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improvin...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
	S.608	A bill to improve the allocation of grants through the Department of Homeland Security, and for o...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2030-2031)
	S.612	A bill to improve the health of women through the establishment of Offices of Women's Health with...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.53	A resolution congratulating Illinois State University as it marks its sesquicentennial.	02/15/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. S-216. 10:00 a.m.
	S.601	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require broker reporting of customer's basis...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1978-1979)
	S.572	A bill to ensure that Federal student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible in order to ...	02/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1914-1915)
	S.573	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to imp...	02/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.548	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a deduction equal to fair marke...	02/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1851-1852)
	S.515	A bill to provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who ...	02/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1713-1714)
	S.486	A bill to establish requirements for lenders and institutions of higher education in order to pro...	02/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1533-1534)
	S.441	A bill to permit certain school districts in Illinois to be reconstituted for purposes of determi...	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.436	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1086 to reform the system of public financing for Pr...	01/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1346-1348)
	S.RES.29	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the man...	01/26/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.400	A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code...	01/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1198-1199)
	S.401	A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to eliminate funding shortfalls for the Stat...	01/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.369	A bill to provide for a medal of appropriate design to be awarded by the President to the next of...	01/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.359	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional support to students.	01/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S847-848)
	S.336	A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to operate and maintain as a system the Chicago Sanit...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as int...
	S.339	A bill to promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing th...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.340	A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United...	01/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S766-767)
	S.CON.RES.3	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States...	01/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S706)
	S.305	A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it unlawful for a packer to own, fe...	01/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S600-601)
	S.237	A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United...	01/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S361-363)
	S.21	A bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy,...	01/09/2007	Star Print ordered on the bill.
	S.206	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and w...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S283-284)
	S.211	A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and refer...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
	S.215	A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality.	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286-287)
	S.218	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the income threshold used to calculat...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S289-290)
	S.230	A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.	01/09/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
	S.RES.19	A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.	01/09/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.2	A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal mi...	01/08/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.
	S.10	A bill to reinstate the pay-as-you-go requirement and reduce budget deficits by strengthening bud...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9-11)
	S.23	A bill to promote renewable fuel and energy security of the United States, and for other purposes...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S61-62)
	S.57	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military f...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S75-76)
	S.65	A bill to modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes.	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S82)
	S.154	A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities.	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S142-143)
	S.155	A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities.	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S144-148)

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