John D., IV Rockefeller - Federal Senator

Biography

ROCKEFELLER, John Davison IV (Jay), (nephew of Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, great-grandson of Nelson Aldrich, and son-in-law of Charles Harting Percy), a Senator from West Virginia; born in New York City, June 18, 1937; graduated, Phillips Academy, Exeter, N.H., 1954; graduated, Harvard University 1961; VISTA volunteer, Emmons, W. Va., 1964-1966; member, West Virginia house of delegates 1966-1968; secretary of State of West Virginia 1968-1972; president, West Virginia Wesleyan College 1973-1976; Governor of West Virginia 1977-1985; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1984 and reelected in 1990, 1996 and 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009; chair, Committee on VeteransÂ� Affairs (One Hundred Third Congress, One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001; June

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Bills Sponsored (49)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.3663	A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short-term extension of ...	12/24/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-459.
	S.3710	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the Employee Retirement Income Securit...	11/20/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3664	A bill to provide for the extension of a certain hydroelectric project located in the State of We...	10/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.RES.697	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raisi...	09/30/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10178-10179)
	S.3345	A bill to promote the capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide, to promote the use of energy p...	07/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7531-7533)

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	S.3663	A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short-term extension of ...	12/24/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-459.
	S.3710	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the Employee Retirement Income Securit...	11/20/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3664	A bill to provide for the extension of a certain hydroelectric project located in the State of We...	10/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.RES.697	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raisi...	09/30/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10178-10179)
	S.3345	A bill to promote the capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide, to promote the use of energy p...	07/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7531-7533)
	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.3173	A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow children in foster care to...	06/20/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5941)
	S.2996	An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligen...	05/08/2008	Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller. Wit...
	S.2968	A bill to provide emergency assistance for families receiving assistance under part A of title IV...	05/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.2824	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective bargaining rights and pro...	04/07/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2638)
	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.2820	A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend and expand the number of ...	04/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2448-2449)
	S.2248	An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and str...	02/12/2008	S.AMDT.4018 Amendment SA 4018 proposed by Senator Rockefeller to Amendment SA 3911. To make tech...
	S.2620	A bill to provide for a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage under the...	02/08/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2586	A bill to provide States with fiscal relief through a temporary increase in the Federal medical a...	01/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S547-548)
	S.2522	A bill to amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all c...	12/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16010-16011)
	S.1780	A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent prog...	12/05/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
	S.2236	A bill to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of th...	10/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13450-13451)
	S.953	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable ...	10/23/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...
	S.2190	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the inclusion of barbiturat...	10/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13003-13004)
	S.1538	An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the intelligence and intell...	10/03/2007	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12456-12476; text of measure...
	S.2056	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare...	09/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11593)
	S.1300	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviatio...	08/03/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
	S.1990	A bill to amend part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants and loan...	08/03/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10905)
	S.1963	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home l...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10806)
	S.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.1739	A bill to amend section 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the health coverage ta...	06/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8709-8711)
	S.1482	A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health ...	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6856-6857)
	S.1483	A bill to create a new incentive fund that will encourage States to adopt the 21st Century Skills...	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6857)
	S.1461	A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from imposing penalties against a S...	05/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6556)
	S.1462	A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to promote the adoption of children...	05/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6556-6557)
	S.1338	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a two-year moratorium on ce...	05/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5740-5741)
	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.1239	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 20...	04/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.372	An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intell...	04/18/2007	Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 20.
	S.912	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives for the construction a...	03/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3275)
	S.873	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax incentive to individuals teach...	03/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3126-3127)
	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.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.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.610	A bill to clarify the effective date of the modification of treatment for retirement annuity purp...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2039)
	S.RES.50	An original resolution amending Senate Resolution 400 (94th Congress) to make amendments arising ...	02/14/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1981; ...
	S.464	A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the requirements regard...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1442)
	S.466	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of an end-of-life ...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1442)
	S.438	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the marketing of authorized ...	01/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1351-1352)
	S.RES.51	An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Select Committee on Intelligence.	01/30/2007	Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller. Without wr...
	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.364	A bill to strengthen United States trade laws and for other purposes.	01/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S914-916)

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Bills Co-Sponsored (184)

Bill name			Last Action
	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.2162	A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...	10/10/2008	Signed by President.
	S.496	A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-371.
	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.

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Bill name			Last Action
	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.2162	A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...	10/10/2008	Signed by President.
	S.496	A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-371.
	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.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.694	A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2008, as "National Character Counts Week"...	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.3406	A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	09/25/2008	Signed by President.
	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.RES.665	A resolution designating October 3, 2008, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".	09/24/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9437)
	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.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.670	A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".	09/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9213)
	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.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.3038	A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the adoption incentives p...	09/16/2008	Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
	S.3492	A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure States follow best polici...	09/16/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.3484	A bill to provide for a delay in the phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor...	09/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8480-8481)
	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.655	A resolution to improve congressional oversight of the intelligence activities of the United Stat...	09/11/2008	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8416-8...
	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.3437	A bill to limit the use of certain interrogation techniques, to require notification of the Inter...	08/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8044-8045)
	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.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.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.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.RES.576	A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".	07/11/2008	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
	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.3101	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions und...	06/12/2008	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5539-5564)
	S.3125	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for ...	06/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5595-5597)
	S.289	A bill to establish the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, and for other pur...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	S.1965	A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...	06/03/2008	Received in the House.
	S.CON.RES.85	A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckl...	05/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.3037	A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to improve the educational awards ...	05/20/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4488-4489)
	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.568	A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Associ...	05/15/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.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.2921	A bill to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care...	04/28/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.2908	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security ac...	04/24/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.2893	A bill to designate the Ludlow Massacre National Historic Landmark in the State of Colorado, and ...	04/18/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	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.2886	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions.	04/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3156-3157)
	S.2581	A bill to designate as wilderness additional National Forest System lands in the Monongahela Nati...	04/15/2008	Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
	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.1969	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determin...	04/10/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri...
	S.2828	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins commemorating the 100th a...	04/08/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	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.2799	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl...	04/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.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.2754	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of refined coal.	03/13/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2760	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...	03/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
	S.2768	A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo...	03/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150)
	S.2782	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit on crude ...	03/13/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.476	A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...	03/07/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.455	A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.	03/05/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
	S.2687	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance beneficiary protections under p...	03/03/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2668	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...	02/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
	S.2669	A bill to provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program, a...	02/26/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.781	A bill to extend the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to collect Do-Not-Call Registry fe...	02/15/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-188.
	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.2639	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding...	02/14/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	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.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.772	A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptio...	12/19/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
	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.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.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.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.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.2395	A bill to establish an adoption process improvement pilot program.	11/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14641-14642)
	S.2396	A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organiza...	11/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14642-14643)
	S.RES.366	A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...	11/16/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	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.2341	A bill to provide Individual Development Accounts to support foster youths who are transitioning ...	11/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14298)
	S.RES.357	A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Aware...	10/26/2007	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.RES.351	A resolution designating the week beginning October 21, 2007, as "National Character Counts Week"...	10/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.2033	A bill to provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into ...	10/17/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.
	S.474	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.	10/16/2007	Signed by President.
	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.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.2011	A bill entitled "The Protect America Act of 2007".	09/25/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.2089	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the coverage gap in prescription...	09/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.2049	A bill to prohibit the implementation of policies to prohibit States from providing quality healt...	09/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11513)
	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.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.2002	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify certain provisions applicable to re...	08/03/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10931-10932)
	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.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.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.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.675	A bill to provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet r...	07/31/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
	S.1606	A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w...	07/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)
	S.1871	A bill to provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in Sta...	07/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9920-9921)
	S.423	A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2007, the rates of compensation for veterans with...	07/24/2007	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
	S.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.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.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.1689	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received o...	06/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.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.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.1605	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...	06/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
	S.CON.RES.10	A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Col...	06/13/2007	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
	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.1590	A bill to provide for the reinstatement of a license for a certain Federal Energy Regulatory Comm...	06/11/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7458-7459)
	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.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.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.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.1440	A bill to provide for judicial determination of injury in certain cases involving dumped and subs...	05/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6403-6404)
	S.119	A bill to prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to military action, relief, and reconstruction...	05/15/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
	S.RES.197	A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.	05/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072)
	S.1346	A bill to amend conservation and biofuels programs of the Department of Agriculture to promote th...	05/09/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1284	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the taxation of income of contro...	05/03/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5571)
	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.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.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.1172	A bill to reduce hunger in the United States.	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4777-4778)
	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.1128	A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Summer of Service S...	04/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4606-4607)
	S.1130	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore, increase, and make permanent the ex...	04/17/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.1093	A bill to reward the hard work and risk of individuals who choose to live in and help preserve Am...	04/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4439-4440)
	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.960	A bill to establish the United States Public Service Academy.	03/30/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
	S.1065	A bill to improve the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury in members and former mem...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4204-4207)
	S.RES.136	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the seizure by the Government of Iran ...	03/29/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.J.RES.11	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify tha...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4214-4215)
	S.1015	A bill to reauthorize the National Writing Project.	03/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4056-4057)
	S.994	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the deductible and change the method o...	03/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3842)
	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.940	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption f...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391)
	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.882	A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the transition of members of the Armed F...	03/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3136-3138)
	S.812	A bill to prohibit human cloning and protect stem cell research.	03/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2905)
	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.509	A bill to provide improved aviation security, and for other purposes.	03/05/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
	S.184	A bill to provide improved rail and surface transportation security.	03/01/2007	By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R...
	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.727	A bill to improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in ...	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2493-2494)
	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.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.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.600	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the School-Based Health Clinic program...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1977-1978)
	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.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.460	A bill to make determinations by the United States Trade Representative under title III of the Tr...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1436-1437)
	S.465	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title III of the Public Healt...	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1445-1446)
	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.373	A bill to facilitate and expedite direct refunds to coal producers and exporters of the excise ta...	01/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a State family support grant program t...	01/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1069)
	S.383	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care...	01/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1070)
	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.326	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special period of limitation when ...	01/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S702)
	S.288	A bill to amend titles 10 and 14, United States Code, to provide for the use of gold in the metal...	01/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S516-517)
	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.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.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.

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