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Biography
SANDERS, Bernard, a Representative from Vermont; born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., September 8, 1941; graduated from Madison High School, Brooklyn, N.Y.; B.S., University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill., 1964; faculty, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1989; faculty, Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., 1990; carpenter; journalist; unsuccessful independent candidate for election to the United States Senate in 1972 and 1974; unsuccessful independent candidate for election for governor of Vermont in 1972, 1976 and 1986; mayor of Burlington, Vt., 1981-1989; unsuccessful independent candidate to the One Hundred First Congress in 1988; elected as an independent to the One Hundred Second and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1991-present).
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3676A bill to support the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical s...10/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.3412A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3413A bill to achieve access to comprehensive primary health care services for all Americans and to i...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7971-7973)
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.3224A bill to increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the pu...07/07/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.RES.509A resolution recognizing the week of April 7, 2008 to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health ...04/09/2008Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
S.2660A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to ensure that the mission and functions of Regional Transm...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1125-1126)
S.2405A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743)
S.2398A bill to phase out the use of private military contractors.
11/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.2210A bill to provide incentives for investment in research and development for new medicines, to enh...10/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2157A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish pilot programs in...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2094A bill to increase the wages and benefits of blue collar workers by strengthening labor provision...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12143-12145)
S.2031A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide grants and flexibility through demonstration p...09/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1982A bill to provide for the establishment of the United States Employee Ownership Bank, and for oth...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10821)
S.941A bill to increase Federal support for Community Health Centers and the National Health Service C...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10304)
S.1564A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide health insurance converge for children and pre...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10304)
S.309A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and for other purposes. ...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7625-7626)
S.1326A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and enhance compensation and pension, he...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5719-5720)
S.1201A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions from electric powerplants, and for other pu...04/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4969)
S.1008A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection pro...03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4054-4055)
S.818A bill to expand the middle class, reduce the gap between the rich and the poor, keep our promise...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2910-2913)
S.CON.RES.13A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not initiate m...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2113)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-373.
S.2606A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
10/08/2008Signed by President.
S.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...10/08/2008Signed by President.
S.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
10/03/2008Signed by President.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...10/03/2008Received in the House.
S.3477A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to authorize grants for Presidential Centers of His...10/03/2008Presented to President.
S.1924A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil...10/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.3573A bill to establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways...09/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2617A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify increases in the rates of compensation fo...09/24/2008Became Public Law No: 110-324.
S.RES.684A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
09/24/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1933A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants to small public drinking water syst...09/22/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.3532A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
S.RES.634A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resoluti...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consid...
S.RES.670A resolution designating September 25, 2008, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9213)
S.2093A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Missisquoi and Trout...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2332A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...09/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.3484A bill to provide for a delay in the phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor...09/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8480-8481)
S.381A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to invest...09/11/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
S.RES.656A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...09/11/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3431A bill to establish expanded learning time initiatives, and for other purposes.
08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.624A resolution designating August 2008 as "National Truancy Prevention Month".
08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.J.RES.41A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/01/2008By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
S.3398A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State an...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7953-7954)
S.3403A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require determination of the maximum feasible fu...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-294.
S.3367A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise the timeframe for recognition of...07/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7785)
S.RES.630A resolution recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through inter...07/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7638-7639)
S.RES.631A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Senate has lost confidence in the Admini...07/29/2008Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S76...
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3140A bill to provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee s...07/21/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.3283A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, in recognition of his esp...07/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.RES.44A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
S.3277A bill to amend title 31 of the United States Code to require that Federal children's programs be...07/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
S.RES.576A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
07/11/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
S.3237A bill to assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices.
07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6561)
S.3252A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act, to ban abusive credit practices, enhance cons...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6572-6574)
S.RES.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.RES.607A resolution designating July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".
07/07/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6364-6365)
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.2555A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...06/27/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.3223A bill to establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.
06/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6328-6329)
S.2979A bill to exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization, and fo...06/26/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3185A bill to provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengt...06/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...06/20/2008Received in the House.
S.3144A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
S.3122A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for the regulation of oil commodities marke...06/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.3134A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on reg...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5631-5632)
S.1148A bill to establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission and the Hudson-Fulton...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3044A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...06/11/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5472-5517)
S.3108A bill to require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
06/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.3083A bill to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agree...06/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5043-5044)
S.J.RES.37A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declar...06/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.879A bill to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.
05/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.3047A bill to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and math...05/21/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.569A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Prov...05/19/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/19/2008Received in the House.
S.3020A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the postmarket surveilla...05/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.RES.32A joint resolution limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed ...05/14/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 736.
S.2991A bill to provide energy price relief and hold oil companies and other entities accountable for t...05/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3988-3989)
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.961A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2976A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive...05/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2952A bill to improve food safety through mandatory meat, meat product, poultry, and poultry product ...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.2957A bill to modernize credit union net worth standards, advance credit union efforts to promote eco...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3708-3710)
S.2964A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.544A resolution designating May 5 through 9, 2008, as National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week. ...05/01/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2950A bill to increase housing, awareness, and navigation demonstration services (HANDS) for individu...04/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2928A bill to ban bisphenol A in children's products.
04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.RES.515A resolution commemorating the life and work of Dith Pran.
04/29/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.RES.535A resolution recognizing April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day".
04/28/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3446-3447)
S.RES.536A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, an organization ...04/28/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2904A bill to improve Federal agency awards and oversight of contracts and assistance and to strength...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.RES.531A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day.
04/24/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408)
S.2088A bill to place reasonable limitations on the use of National Security Letters, and for other pur...04/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1551A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of ...04/22/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.2895A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to maintain eligibility, for Federal PLUS loans,...04/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3208)
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.2883A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154-3155)
S.RES.520A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".
04/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
S.999A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...04/16/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2684A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing ...04/16/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation a...
S.2874A bill to amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a m...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2862A bill to provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administrati...04/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1418A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi...04/09/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su...
S.1870A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United...04/09/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-406. 10:00 a.m.
S.2836A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
S.357A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ...04/07/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.579A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...04/03/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2815A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to increase unsubsidized Stafford loan ...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2440-2442)
S.2819A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446)
S.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.2793A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe a rule prohibiting deceptive advertisi...04/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1042A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...03/13/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.2768A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150)
S.2785A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.RES.30A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008...
S.2736A bill to amend section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 to improve the program under such section ...03/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1814)
S.RES.178A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in...03/10/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (tex...
S.2723A bill to expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, ...03/06/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2726A bill to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to require the Secretary of Agriculture...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1705-1706)
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.RES.474A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that providing breakfast in schools through the N...03/05/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1675A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Co...03/04/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment....
S.2686A bill to ensure that all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, ...03/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.2687A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance beneficiary protections under p...03/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.82A bill to reaffirm the authority of the Comptroller General to audit and evaluate the programs, a...02/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
S.2160A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pain care initiative in health care ...02/28/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
S.2633A bill to provide for the safe redeployment of United States troops from Iraq.
02/27/2008Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S1258)
S.2666A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140)
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2618A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for...02/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.432A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
S.2586A bill to provide States with fiscal relief through a temporary increase in the Federal medical a...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S547-548)
S.2578A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2568A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and relate...01/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2569A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448)
S.2559A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the level of earnings under which...01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S330-331)
S.2400A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.2544A bill to provide for a program of temporary extended unemployment compensation.
01/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S108)
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2488A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...12/31/2007Became Public Law No: 110-175.
S.J.RES.13A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Ass...12/26/2007Signed by President.
S.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.595A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provis...12/19/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.2523A bill to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United Stat...12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16014-16015)
S.RES.410A resolution designating February 17, 2008, as "Race Day in America" and highlighting the 50th ru...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2479A bill to catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469)
S.506A bill to improve efficiency in the Federal Government through the use of high-performance green ...12/12/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.543A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...12/12/2007S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.911A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...12/12/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1785A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish deadlines by which the Administrator of the Enviro...12/12/2007By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. ...
S.2004A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish epilepsy centers of excellence in the ...12/12/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
S.2460A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249)
S.2431A bill to address emergency shortages in food banks.
12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14855-14856)
S.2376A bill to establish a demonstration project to provide for patient-centered medical homes to impr...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14621-14622)
S.1642A bill to extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for ot...11/15/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.2352A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries greater ...11/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14401)
S.2347A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net ...11/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2315A bill to prohibit an entity under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency from paying for travel by...11/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.2316A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.
11/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.1163A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve compensation and specially adapted housi...11/02/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
S.2270A bill to include health centers in the list of entities eligible for mortgage insurance under th...10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13625-13626)
S.2279A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.
10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641)
S.RES.356A resolution affirming that any offensive military action taken against Iran must be explicitly a...10/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13571-13572)
S.2257A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13521-13522)
S.2249A bill to establish the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, and for other purposes. ...10/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.367A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made wit...10/25/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
S.2227A bill to provide grants to States to ensure that all students in the middle grades are taught an...10/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2219A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower ...10/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13263-13264)
S.2173A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physi...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12990-12991)
S.2181A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993)
S.2182A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to mental health services.
10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12993-12994)
S.2183A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for community-based mental health...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12996)
S.2186A bill to permit individuals who are employees of a grantee that is receiving funds under section...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12997-12998)
S.2188A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12998-12999)
S.805A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.968A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the preven...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.459A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies...10/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2143A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to establish a program to improve the ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.2147A bill to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.831A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an...10/03/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.343A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".
10/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2122A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class siz...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2123A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2111A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow State educational age...09/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12291)
S.774A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...09/26/2007Sponsor introdu