Jack Reed - Federal Senator

Biography

REED, John F. (Jack), a Representative and a Senator from Rhode Island; born in Providence, R.I., November 12, 1949; attended St. MatthewÂ�s Elementary School, Cranston, R.I.; graduated, LaSalle Academy, Providence, R.I., 1967; B.S., United States Military Academy, West Point 1971; M.P.P., Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University 1973; J.D., Harvard Law School 1982; served in the U.S. Army 1976-1979; associate professor, Department of Social Sciences, U.S. Military Academy 1977-1979; admitted to the Washington, D.C. bar 1983; lawyer; member, Rhode Island State senate 1985-1990; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Second and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1991-January 2, 1997); was not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 1996,

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Bills Sponsored (36)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.3654	A bill to improve research on health hazards in housing, to enhance the capacity of programs to r...	09/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10074-10075)
	S.RES.683	A resolution designating the week of October 19 through October 25, 2008, as "National Childhood ...	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.RES.650	A resolution recognizing the importance of National Neighbor Day, National Good Neighbor Day, and...	09/18/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3442	A bill to reauthorize the National Oilheat Reliance Alliance Act of 2000, and for other purposes....	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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	S.3654	A bill to improve research on health hazards in housing, to enhance the capacity of programs to r...	09/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10074-10075)
	S.RES.683	A resolution designating the week of October 19 through October 25, 2008, as "National Childhood ...	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.RES.650	A resolution recognizing the importance of National Neighbor Day, National Good Neighbor Day, and...	09/18/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3442	A bill to reauthorize the National Oilheat Reliance Alliance Act of 2000, and for other purposes....	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.2735	A bill to establish the Council on Healthy Housing, and for other purposes.	03/07/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1744)
	S.RES.465	A resolution designating March 3, 2008, as "Read Across America Day".	02/29/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.2391	A bill to provide for affordable housing relief, and for other purposes.	11/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14630)
	S.2343	A bill to amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act to require mortgage originators to make...	11/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14298-14299)
	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.2182	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to mental health services.	10/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12993-12994)
	S.2153	A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to enhance disclosure of the terms of home mortgage loan...	10/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12780-12781)
	S.RES.322	A resolution honoring the lifetime achievements of General George Sears Greene on the occasion of...	09/19/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.1903	A bill to extend the temporary protected status designation of Liberia under section 244 of the I...	08/03/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10874)
	S.1938	A bill to provide for the reviewing, updating, and maintenance of National Flood Insurance Progra...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1978	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to award grants to implement a...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10812-10813)
	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.1981	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental educat...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10817, S10820-110821)
	S.1910	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts derived from Federal gr...	08/01/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1895	A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.	07/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
	S.1699	A bill to amend the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding sc...	06/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8416-8417)
	S.1645	An original bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affa...	06/18/2007	Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written re...
	S.RES.228	A resolution congratulating the Brown University women's crew team for winning the 2007 National ...	06/07/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1448	A bill to extend the same Federal benefits to law enforcement officers serving private institutio...	05/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6476)
	S.1386	A bill to amend the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, to provide better assistance to lo...	05/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6065)
	S.1231	A bill to amend part A of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance teacher trainin...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5202)
	S.1121	A bill to authorize the cancellation of Perkins Loans for students who perform public service as ...	04/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4604)
	S.920	A bill to provide wage parity for certain prevailing rate employees in Rhode Island.	03/30/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
	S.657	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to add requirements regarding trauma care, and for ...	03/29/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.938	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand college access and increase college pe...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3383-3384)
	S.939	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to simplify and improve the process of applying ...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3383-3384)
	S.RES.91	A resolution designating March 2, 2007, as "Read Across America Day".	02/28/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.656	A bill to provide for the adjustment of status of certain nationals of Liberia to that of lawful ...	02/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.668	A bill to require the Food and Drug Administration to conduct consumer testing to determine the a...	02/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2178)

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Bills Co-Sponsored (227)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.710	A resolution designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National Teen Datin...	12/11/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958)
	S.RES.709	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should pursue the adoption...	11/20/2008	Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	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.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.1382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-373.

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.710	A resolution designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National Teen Datin...	12/11/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958)
	S.RES.709	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should pursue the adoption...	11/20/2008	Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	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.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.1382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-373.
	S.2932	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...	10/08/2008	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.RES.616	A resolution reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.	10/02/2008	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3160	A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purpose...	09/25/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
	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.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.RES.648	A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautil...	09/22/2008	Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
	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.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.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.3425	A bill to make effective the proposed rule of the Food and Drug Administration relating to sunscr...	08/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8037-8039)
	S.RES.625	A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.	08/01/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
	S.3380	A bill to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fu...	07/31/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 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.2766	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...	07/29/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3356	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...	07/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	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.3268	A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect t...	07/25/2008	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7435-7436)
	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.3283	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, in recognition of his esp...	07/17/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	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.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.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.3223	A bill to establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.	06/27/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6328-6329)
	S.RES.596	A resolution congratulating the Boston Celtics on winning the 2008 National Basketball Associatio...	06/23/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5971-5972)
	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.890	A bill to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Me...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	S.3044	A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...	06/11/2008	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5472-5517)
	S.1581	A bill to establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monit...	05/22/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
	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.J.RES.28	A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...	05/19/2008	Received in the House.
	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.2991	A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...	05/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3988-3989)
	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.2990	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiarie...	05/07/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3900-3901)
	S.CON.RES.80	A concurrent resolution urging the President to designate a National Airborne Day in recognition ...	05/07/2008	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3907)
	S.2955	A bill to authorize funds to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to carry out its Community...	05/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.2935	A bill to prevent the destruction of terrorist and criminal national instant criminal background ...	04/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3512-3513)
	S.RES.515	A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.	04/29/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.793	A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.	04/28/2008	Signed by President.
	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.519	A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...	04/18/2008	Star Print ordered on the resolution.
	S.999	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...	04/16/2008	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.2684	A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing ...	04/16/2008	Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation a...
	S.2865	A bill to permit qualified withdrawals from a capital construction fund account under chapter 535...	04/15/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3031)
	S.1870	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United...	04/09/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.m.
	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.357	A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...	04/07/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
	S.579	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...	04/03/2008	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.2815	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase unsubsidized Stafford loan ...	04/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2440-2442)
	S.2819	A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an...	04/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446)
	S.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.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.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.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.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.2605	A bill to require certain semiautomatic pistols manufactured, imported, or sold by Federal firear...	02/07/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S787)
	S.2598	A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acqui...	02/06/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739-740)
	S.2577	A bill to establish background check procedures for gun shows.	01/30/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S496-497)
	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.J.RES.13	A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Ass...	12/26/2007	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.2498	A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...	12/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
	S.2501	A bill to amend the Social Security Act to protect Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (C...	12/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.409	A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...	12/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.388	A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National Teen Datin...	12/17/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
	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.1785	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish deadlines by which the Administrator of the Enviro...	12/12/2007	By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. ...
	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.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.RES.376	A resolution providing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Commerce should declare a co...	12/04/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	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.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.368	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 20th Regular Meeting of the Internat...	11/14/2007	Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	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.950	A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat...	11/02/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
	S.RES.359	A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2007 World Series.	10/29/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.2238	A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to establish a program to provide grant assis...	10/25/2007	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.2228	A bill to extend and improve agricultural programs, and for other purposes.	10/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.2181	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ...	10/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993)
	S.2183	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for community-based mental health...	10/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12996)
	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.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.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.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.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.RES.321	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...	09/19/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
	S.2058	A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole, prevent price manipulatio...	09/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11596-11597, S11600-11603)
	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.2050	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in...	09/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11513-11514)
	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.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.1985	A bill to improve access of senior homeowners to capital.	08/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1060	A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu...	08/02/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
	S.1951	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1975	A bill to expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuri...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10810-10811)
	S.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.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.1894	A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide family and medical leave to p...	07/27/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.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.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.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.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.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.1715	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate discriminatory copayment rate...	06/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8618)
	S.686	A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutiona...	06/26/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
	S.RES.235	A resolution designating July 1, 2007, as "National Boating Day".	06/26/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.254	A resolution supporting efforts for increased healthy living for childhood cancer survivors.	06/25/2007	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
	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.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.RES.82	A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".	06/20/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	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.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.457	A bill to extend the date on which the National Security Personnel System will first apply to cer...	06/11/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
	S.1589	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs fo...	06/11/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7454-7455, S7455-7458)
	S.1572	A bill to increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals (including thos...	06/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7345)
	S.RES.224	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...	06/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7387)
	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.1142	A bill to authorize the acquisition of interests in undeveloped coastal areas in order better to ...	06/05/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
	S.RES.220	A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.	06/05/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1471	A bill to provide for the voluntary development by States of qualifying best practices for health...	05/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.1484	A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore the Medicare treatmen...	05/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1514	A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875)
	S.1529	A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to end benefit erosion, support working families with...	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6896-6897)
	S.1455	A bill to provide for the establishment of a health information technology and privacy system.	05/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6945-6946)
	S.1451	A bill to encourage the development of coordinated quality reforms to improve health care deliver...	05/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6478-6479)
	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.1432	A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act t...	05/17/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1406	A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to strengthen polar bear conservation ef...	05/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.1394	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to exclude from gross income of individual tax...	05/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6131)
	S.1398	A bill to expand the research and prevention activities of the National Institute of Diabetes and...	05/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	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.1318	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an incentive to preserve affordable ...	05/07/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1278	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the scope of programs of education for wh...	05/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.1298	A bill to amend the Social Security Act to establish a Federal Reinsurance Program for Catastroph...	05/03/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5593-5594)
	S.1263	A bill to protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging with respect to gasoline ...	05/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	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.1232	A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary o...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5209-5210)
	S.1237	A bill to increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of firea...	04/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	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.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.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.1161	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the expansion of medicare cov...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4754-4755)
	S.1164	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilizat...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4756)
	S.1170	A bill to designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorad...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4764)
	S.1172	A bill to reduce hunger in the United States.	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4777-4778)
	S.1156	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize the Best Pharmaceuticals ...	04/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694-4695)
	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.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.1107	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of suc...	04/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4448-4450)
	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.1078	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for employer-provided emp...	04/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4309-4310)
	S.RES.65	A resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist and human rights advocate Hrant...	03/29/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an 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.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.958	A bill to establish an adolescent literacy program.	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3609-3610)
	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.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.RES.118	A resolution urging the Government of Canada to end the commercial seal hunt.	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3630)
	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.897	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide more help to Alzheimer's disease car...	03/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.908	A bill to establish a Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services.	03/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	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.RES.106	A resolution calling on the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States refl...	03/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3144-3145)
	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.836	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer ove...	03/09/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.829	A bill to reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housin...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	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.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.771	A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchil...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2707-2708)
	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.753	A bill to enhance scientific research and competitiveness through the Experimental Program to Sti...	03/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2562)
	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.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.719	A bill to amend section 10501 of title 49, United States Code, to exclude solid waste disposal fr...	02/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2371)
	S.609	A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as u...	02/27/2007	Star Print ordered on S. 609.
	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.604	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to limit increases in the certain costs of health c...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2025-2026)
	S.626	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076)
	S.582	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1965)
	S.593	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to provide supportive ...	02/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.578	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve requirements under the Medicaid ...	02/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1922)
	S.549	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medical...	02/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1853-1854)
	S.CON.RES.2	A concurrent resolution expressing the bipartisan resolution on Iraq.	02/01/2007	Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 0 - 97. Record Vote Numbe...
	S.450	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the medicare outpatient rehabili...	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.469	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contribu...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1457)
	S.434	A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permit qualifying States to use a portion...	01/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1344)
	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.394	A bill to amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaugh...	01/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1193-1194)
	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.335	A bill to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from using private debt collection companies, and...	01/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S763-764)
	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.259	A bill to authorize the establishment of the Henry Kuualoha Giugni Kupuna Memorial Archives at th...	01/11/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449)
	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.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.7	A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and other laws and provisions and ur...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9-11)
	S.131	A bill to extend for 5 years the Mark-to-Market program of the Department of Housing and Urban De...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S127)

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