Arlen Specter - Federal Senator

Biography

SPECTER, Arlen, a Senator from Pennsylvania; born in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kans., February 12, 1930; attended the public schools; graduated, University of Pennsylvania, University Park 1951; graduated, Yale University Law School 1956; served in the United States Air Force 1951-1953; admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 1956 and commenced practice in Philadelphia; assistant district attorney of Philadelphia 1959-1964; assistant counsel, PresidentÂ�s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy (Warren Commission) 1964; district attorney of Philadelphia 1966-1974; resumed the practice of law 1974-1980; admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1979 and to the District of Columbia bar in 1983; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1980; reelected in 1986, 1992, 1998

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Bills Sponsored (52)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.3733	A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to hold at least 1 public hearing befo...	12/11/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10949)
	S.3720	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the minimum required pension distrib...	12/08/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10814-10815)
	S.RES.722	A resolution recognizing January 2, 2009 as "National Advertising Specialty Day".	12/08/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10816)
	S.RES.712	A resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning the 2008 World Series.	11/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3686	A bill to establish an Office of Foreclosure Evaluation to coordinate the responsibilities of the...	11/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10582-10584)

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.3733	A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to hold at least 1 public hearing befo...	12/11/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10949)
	S.3720	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the minimum required pension distrib...	12/08/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10814-10815)
	S.RES.722	A resolution recognizing January 2, 2009 as "National Advertising Specialty Day".	12/08/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10816)
	S.RES.712	A resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning the 2008 World Series.	11/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3686	A bill to establish an Office of Foreclosure Evaluation to coordinate the responsibilities of the...	11/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10582-10584)
	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.344	A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.	09/08/2008	By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-448.
	S.2035	A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...	07/30/2008	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7710-7722, S7722-7759)
	S.3272	A bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations for the National Institutes of Health for th...	07/16/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6872)
	S.3257	A bill to extend immigration programs to promote legal immigration and for other purposes.	07/14/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 875.
	S.3217	A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorne...	06/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6294-6295)
	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.2977	A bill to create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United St...	05/06/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3793-3794)
	S.2901	A bill to encourage residential mortgage loan modifications and workout plans, and for other purp...	04/23/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3306-3307)
	S.RES.529	A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Greater Philadelphia Asso...	04/23/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3309)
	S.2133	A bill to authorize bankruptcy courts to take certain actions with respect to mortgage loans in b...	04/03/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
	S.RES.499	A resolution urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also the head of the Fa...	04/03/2008	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2449)
	S.2800	A bill to increase the incentives for employers to hire qualified ex-felons by enhancing the effe...	04/02/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.493	A resolution to limit consideration of amendments under a budget resolution.	04/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2298-2299)
	S.RES.484	A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".	03/31/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	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.2720	A bill to withhold Federal financial assistance from each country that denies or unreasonably del...	03/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 605.
	S.RES.469	A resolution providing for a protocol for nonpartisan confirmation of judicial nominees.	03/04/2008	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1529)
	S.2650	A bill to provide for a 5-year carryback of certain net operating losses and to suspend the 90 pe...	02/14/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067)
	S.2629	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide Medicaid coverage of drugs prescr...	02/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S975-976)
	S.RES.451	A resolution honoring the achievements of Rawle and Henderson LLP, on its 225th anniversary and o...	02/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S984-985)
	S.RES.452	A resolution commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination o...	02/13/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2591	A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide an exemption from exclusive...	02/04/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S603)
	S.2539	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special depreciation allowance for...	01/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S97-99, S101-105)
	S.2540	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide expensing for certain property placed in ser...	01/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S97-99, S101-105)
	S.2402	A bill to provide for the substitution of the United States in certain civil actions.	12/13/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
	S.2243	A bill to strongly encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to end its support for institutions t...	10/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13454-13455)
	S.697	A bill to establish the Steel Industry National Historic Site in the State of Pennsylvania.	09/27/2007	Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
	S.186	A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorne...	09/18/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.RES.305	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the Medicare national coverage determin...	09/04/2007	Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11080-11081)
	S.1918	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the definition o...	08/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10609)
	S.1750	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer car...	07/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8797-8798)
	S.1747	A bill to regulate the judicial use of presidential signing statements in the interpretation of A...	06/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8744-8745)
	S.1721	A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to promote growth and opportun...	06/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8620-8621)
	S.1722	A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determ...	06/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8620-8621)
	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.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.1392	A bill to increase the authorization for the major medical facility project to consolidate the me...	05/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6185-6186)
	S.1081	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a flat tax only on individual taxable...	04/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4294)
	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.813	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorn...	03/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2908)
	S.814	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced exp...	03/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2908-2909)
	S.734	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of the tentative minimum tax...	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2500-2501)
	S.RES.83	A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit filling the tree.	02/15/2007	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2112)
	S.RES.43	A resolution honoring the important contribution to the Nation of the Academy of Music in Philade...	01/25/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.273	A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of He...	01/11/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S455)
	S.187	A bill to provide sufficient resources to permit electronic surveillance of United States persons...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S183-184)

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Bills Co-Sponsored (326)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.728	A resolution designating January 2009 as "National Mentoring Month".	12/11/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958)
	S.RES.720	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.	12/09/2008	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
	S.3715	A bill to provide for emergency bridge loan assistance to automobile manufacturers and component ...	11/20/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10748)
	S.3700	A bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in th...	11/19/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10663)
	S.2304	A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide gran...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.728	A resolution designating January 2009 as "National Mentoring Month".	12/11/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958)
	S.RES.720	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.	12/09/2008	Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
	S.3715	A bill to provide for emergency bridge loan assistance to automobile manufacturers and component ...	11/20/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10748)
	S.3700	A bill to encourage and support the development of high-speed passenger rail transportation in th...	11/19/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10663)
	S.2304	A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide gran...	10/14/2008	Signed by President.
	S.431	A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....	10/13/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3296	A bill to extend the authority of the United States Supreme Court Police to protect court officia...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-402.
	S.3325	A bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. ...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-403.
	S.3569	A bill to make improvements in the operation and administration of the Federal courts, and for ot...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-406.
	S.2840	A bill to establish a liaison with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in United States Citizensh...	10/09/2008	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.2606	A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2982	A bill to amend the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to authorize appropriations, and for other pur...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	S.J.RES.45	A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regar...	10/03/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-342.
	S.RES.660	A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government ...	09/27/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	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.3166	A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose criminal penalties on individuals w...	09/26/2008	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3619	A bill to establish the Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area in the State of Pennsylvania, ...	09/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9682-9683)
	S.RES.666	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.	09/26/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.CON.RES.104	A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...	09/26/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.160	A bill to provide for compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota...	09/25/2008	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
	S.2041	A bill to amend the False Claims Act.	09/25/2008	By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-507.
	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.RES.684	A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1843	A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...	09/23/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.RES.598	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead ...	09/23/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.CON.RES.96	A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of tho...	09/23/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.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.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.RES.676	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.	09/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2450	A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privil...	09/19/2008	Signed by President.
	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.3155	A bill to reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, an...	09/18/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	S.RES.667	A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".	09/18/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2052	A bill to allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the United Stat...	09/12/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
	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.3061	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims...	09/08/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
	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.RES.647	A resolution designating September 9, 2008, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awarene...	09/08/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141-8142)
	S.3294	A bill to provide for the continued performance of the functions of the United States Parole Comm...	08/31/2008	Cleared for White House.
	S.3295	A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the S...	08/31/2008	Cleared for White House.
	S.702	A bill to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to State courts to develop and implement...	08/01/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	S.2533	A bill to enact a safe, fair, and responsible state secrets privilege Act.	08/01/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	S.J.RES.41	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...	08/01/2008	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
	S.2565	A bill to establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty ...	07/31/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3416	A bill to amend section 40122(a) of title 49, United States Code, to improve the dispute resoluti...	07/31/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	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.1515	A bill to establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence...	07/29/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	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.2756	A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background che...	07/28/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
	S.CON.RES.95	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a site to be selected by the Secret...	07/28/2008	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7576-7577)
	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.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.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.3276	A bill to provide for the application of sections 552, 552a, and 552b of title 5, United States C...	07/16/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6873-6875)
	S.RES.611	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes...	07/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.3237	A bill to assist volunteer fire companies in coping with the precipitous rise in fuel prices.	07/10/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6561)
	S.3245	A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and...	07/10/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6565-6566)
	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.3224	A bill to increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the pu...	07/07/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	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.2707	A bill to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authoriza...	06/27/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
	S.3202	A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.	06/27/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 854.
	S.3200	A bill to develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs.	06/26/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.3209	A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable...	06/26/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.RES.600	A resolution commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Good...	06/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2159	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...	06/20/2008	Received in the House.
	S.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.817	A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide additional a...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	S.1991	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	S.CON.RES.89	A concurrent resolution authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the ...	06/11/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5529-5530)
	S.RES.588	A resolution honoring Dr. Feng Shan Ho, a man of great courage and humanity, who saved the lives ...	06/06/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3090	A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration of...	06/05/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.RES.583	A resolution designating June 20, 2008, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and...	06/05/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2942	A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.	06/04/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
	S.2829	A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...	06/03/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3070	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.879	A bill to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.	05/21/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.3046	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval sys...	05/21/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4625)
	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.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.3007	A bill to hold the surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for the war crimes, genocide, and cri...	05/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4030)
	S.3008	A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F...	05/12/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.RES.559	A resolution designating May 15, 2008, as "National MPS Awareness Day".	05/12/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2999	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197...	05/08/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.537	A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...	05/08/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.RES.557	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.	05/08/2008	Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
	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.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.CON.RES.77	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and ...	04/28/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	S.334	A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthi...	04/24/2008	S.AMDT.4577 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.522	A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...	04/22/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.RES.528	A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".	04/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.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.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.2795	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasi...	04/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2425-2526)
	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.503	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the 20th a...	04/03/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.RES.489	A resolution designating April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month.	03/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.352	A bill to provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings.	03/13/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
	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.2783	A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reag...	03/13/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.2751	A bill to facilitate foreign investment by permanently reauthorizing the EB-5 regional center pro...	03/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2006-2007)
	S.2738	A bill to identify and remove criminal aliens incarcerated in correctional facilities in the Unit...	03/11/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 615.
	S.2743	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of financial s...	03/11/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2712	A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete at least 700 miles of reinforced...	03/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.
	S.2715	A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the G...	03/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
	S.2716	A bill to authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of th...	03/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601.
	S.2718	A bill to withhold 10 percent of the Federal funding apportioned for highway construction and mai...	03/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.
	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.2690	A bill to authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile f...	03/04/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.RES.467	A resolution honoring the life of Myron Cope.	03/04/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1545-1546)
	S.2681	A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...	02/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
	S.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.2641	A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of inf...	02/14/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1058-1059)
	S.RES.454	A resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".	02/14/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1072-1073)
	S.1685	A bill to reduce the sentencing disparity between powder and crack cocaine violations, and to pro...	02/13/2008	Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held.
	S.2631	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...	02/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
	S.2624	A bill to regulate political robocalls.	02/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S920-921)
	S.RES.446	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.	02/12/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.434	A resolution designating the week of February 10-16, 2008, as "National Drug Prevention and Educa...	02/05/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S671)
	S.2168	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity...	02/04/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
	S.RES.442	A resolution commemorating the life of A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.	02/04/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S605-607)
	S.2144	A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of feasibility relating to the const...	01/31/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
	S.2323	A bill to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research, development,...	01/31/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
	S.2587	A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarce...	01/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550)
	S.2588	A bill to require that funds awarded to States and political subdivisions for the State Criminal ...	01/31/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550)
	S.2566	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for cert...	01/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.CON.RES.63	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for additional re...	01/28/2008	Received in the House.
	S.RES.430	A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".	01/25/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
	S.RES.420	A resolution commending Martin P. Paone	01/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2488	A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...	12/31/2007	Became Public Law No: 110-175.
	S.597	A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...	12/21/2007	Signed by President.
	S.2260	A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...	12/19/2007	Received in the House.
	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.CON.RES.53	A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ...	12/19/2007	Received in the House.
	S.CON.RES.62	A resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 660.	12/19/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.2495	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure with re...	12/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15913-15914)
	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.396	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly i...	12/14/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended pre...
	S.RES.406	A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the...	12/14/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653)
	S.543	A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...	12/12/2007	S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.911	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...	12/12/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.2454	A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to protect the privacy rights of subscribers to wi...	12/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.RES.397	A resolution recognizing the 2007-2008 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology and ce...	12/07/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.394	A resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Association for Ca...	12/06/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.RES.367	A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom an...	11/16/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1881	A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections...	11/15/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
	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.2348	A bill to ensure control over the United States border and to strengthen enforcement of the immig...	11/14/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.
	S.2352	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiaries greater ...	11/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14401)
	S.CON.RES.51	A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...	11/14/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
	S.2265	An Act to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...	11/08/2007	Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
	S.2317	A bill to amend titles 17 and 18, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to strengthen...	11/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14064)
	S.2294	A bill to strengthen immigration enforcement and border security and for other purposes.	11/02/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.
	S.2279	A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.	10/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641)
	S.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.2221	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the reporting of sales pric...	10/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13266)
	S.J.RES.22	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...	10/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
	S.2209	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese...	10/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13153-13154)
	S.J.RES.21	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to co...	10/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13...
	S.456	A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...	10/17/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
	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.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.474	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.	10/16/2007	Signed by President.
	S.2170	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant...	10/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.348	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.	10/16/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.CON.RES.36	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.	10/16/2007	Received in the House.
	S.805	A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in t...	10/09/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
	S.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.2129	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the infrastructure foundation for ...	10/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1545	A bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.	10/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12428)
	S.RES.342	A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp...	10/02/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.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.2123	A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t...	10/01/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1267	A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...	09/27/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
	S.1709	A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide addit...	09/27/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
	S.RES.336	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl...	09/27/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.1233	A bill to provide and enhance intervention, rehabilitative treatment, and services to veterans wi...	09/20/2007	Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
	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.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.838	A bill to authorize funding for eligible joint ventures between United States and Israeli busines...	09/17/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
	S.1027	A bill to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other...	09/11/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.RES.288	A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".	09/07/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.301	A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High Sc...	09/07/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.376	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying ...	09/05/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.RES.306	A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.	09/05/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.849	A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...	09/04/2007	Received in the House.
	S.J.RES.16	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...	08/29/2007	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
	S.RES.269	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee shoul...	08/22/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	S.CON.RES.27	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day...	08/14/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	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.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.1766	A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other pu...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10775, S10776)
	S.1934	A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
	S.1944	A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793)
	S.1958	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.1984	A bill to strengthen immigration enforcement and border security and for other purposes.	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.CON.RES.26	A concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Hear...	08/01/2007	Received in the House.
	S.RES.276	A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...	07/31/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.RES.285	A resolution designating September 9, 2007, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awarene...	07/31/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.1787	A bill to conduct 1 or more higher education and career readiness demonstration projects for rura...	07/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9212)
	S.RES.271	A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.	07/13/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.799	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and...	07/10/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
	S.1755	A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make permanent the summer foo...	07/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8946)
	S.1639	A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.	06/28/2007	Cloture on the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 235. (con...
	S.1743	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contribution...	06/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8713-8714)
	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.1694	A bill to authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address colony collapse diso...	06/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.535	A bill to establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of ...	06/22/2007	By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-88.
	S.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.1285	A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes.	06/20/2007	Committee on Rules and Administration. Date of scheduled hearing. SR-301. 10:00 a.m.
	S.214	A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of Unite...	06/14/2007	Signed by President.
	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.1603	A bill to authorize Congress to award a gold medal to Jerry Lewis, in recognition of his outstand...	06/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1588	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197...	06/11/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1571	A bill to reform the essential air service program, and for other purposes.	06/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7344)
	S.CON.RES.37	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.	06/07/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7389-7390)
	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.111	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee shoul...	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.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.1519	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a transition to a new volun...	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6889-6890)
	S.1521	A bill to provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to help State and local la...	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6890-6891)
	S.495	A bill to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to ensure privacy, to provide notice of security b...	05/23/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
	S.1428	A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medi...	05/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6308-6309)
	S.RES.198	A resolution designating May 15, 2007, as "National MPS Awareness Day".	05/14/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.CON.RES.29	A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their playe...	05/14/2007	Received in the House.
	S.1361	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery peri...	05/10/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.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.146	A resolution designating June 20, 2007, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and...	05/01/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.162	A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...	05/01/2007	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5437-5438)
	S.RES.182	A resolution honoring the life of Jack Valenti.	05/01/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.269	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and permanently extend the expensin...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5175-5176)
	S.RES.175	A resolution recognizing the 59th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.	04/26/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.J.RES.12	A joint resolution providing for the recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel ...	04/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
	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.RES.166	A resolution commemorating the lifetime achievement of the Reverend Leon H. Sullivan.	04/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.378	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims,...	04/20/2007	Received in the House.
	S.1160	A bill to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of highly nutritious fruits, vegetables, and o...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4754)
	S.RES.157	A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.158	A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.14	A bill to repeal the sunset on certain tax rates and other incentives and to repeal the individua...	04/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4602-4604)
	S.1125	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment i...	04/17/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1114	A bill to reiterate the exclusivity of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 as the s...	04/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4491-4492)
	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.358	A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...	04/10/2007	By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
	S.442	A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.	04/10/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
	S.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.1052	A bill to amend title XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option to...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4184-4185)
	S.RES.30	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to addre...	03/29/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. ...
	S.997	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ...	03/28/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.
	S.1003	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical ser...	03/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.114	A resolution recognizing the contributions of agricultural producers in Pennsylvania and througho...	03/28/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.627	A bill to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to improve the health...	03/26/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
	S.988	A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l...	03/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	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.963	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to educational organizations to car...	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3613)
	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.922	A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3356-3357)
	S.932	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize physical therapists to evalua...	03/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.935	A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
	S.936	A bill to reform the financing of Senate elections, and for other purposes.	03/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3372-3381)
	S.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.878	A bill to prevent anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions in the oil and gas industry.	03/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3133-3134)
	S.881	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...	03/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
	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.807	A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 t...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.812	A bill to prohibit human cloning and protect stem cell research.	03/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2905)
	S.821	A bill to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac...	03/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2918)
	S.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.242	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...	03/07/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
	S.618	A bill to further competition in the insurance industry.	03/07/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.791	A bill to establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. ...	03/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2800-2801)
	S.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.767	A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes.	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701)
	S.768	A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes.	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701)
	S.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.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.777	A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government ...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2713-2714)
	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.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.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.638	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastru...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	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.502	A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta...	02/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.197	A bill to authorize salary adjustments for justices and judges of the United States for fiscal ye...	02/02/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
	S.480	A bill to amend the Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002, to extend the term of the Ant...	02/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1530)
	S.439	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed ...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1411-1412)
	S.449	A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide stan...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1421-1422)
	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.RES.61	A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Mentoring Month".	01/31/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.435	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve the essential air service program.	01/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1345)
	S.406	A bill to ensure local governments have the flexibility needed to enhance decision-making regardi...	01/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.RES.29	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the man...	01/26/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.400	A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code...	01/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1198-1199)
	S.369	A bill to provide for a medal of appropriate design to be awarded by the President to the next of...	01/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.329	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilita...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.338	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...	01/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S765)
	S.340	A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United...	01/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S766-767)
	S.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.237	A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United...	01/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S361-363)
	S.206	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and w...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S283-284)
	S.211	A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and refer...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
	S.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.55	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S73-74)
	S.CON.RES.1	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate ...	01/04/2007	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S189-190)

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