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WYDEN, Ronald Lee, a Representative and a Senator from Oregon; born in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kans., May 3, 1949; attended the public schools of Palo Alto, Calif.; A.B., Stanford University 1971; J.D., University of Oregon Law School in Eugene 1974; director, Oregon Legal Services for the Elderly 1977-1979; public member, Oregon State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators 1977-1979; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-seventh and to the seven succeeding Congresses, and served from January 3, 1981, to February 5, 1996, when he resigned, having been elected to the Senate; elected to the Senate in a special election on January 30, 1996, to fill the unexpired portion of the term ending January 3, 1999, left vacant by the resignation of Robert W. Packwood, and took the oath of

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3649A bill to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the re...09/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3192A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians of O...09/27/2008Received in the House.
S.3613A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide certain high cost Medicare bene...09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9676)
S.3556A bill to improve the administration of the Minerals Management Service.
09/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9420-9421)
S.3088A bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, and for other purposes.
09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3089A bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, to provide for the exchang...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3418A bill to prohibit discrimination in State taxation of multichannel video programming distributio...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3420A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to auction spectrum for a free and open a...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.3375A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of nove...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7914-7915)
S.3148A bill to modify the boundary of the Oregon Caves National Monument, and for other purposes.
07/30/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.1353A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, ...07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.3310A bill to provide benefits under the Post-Development/Mobilization Respite Absence program for ce...07/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.3269A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish an award program to honor achievements i...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6870-6871)
S.3249A bill to restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on mobi...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6571)
S.3149A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to add certain segments to the Rogue River designa...06/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5758)
S.241A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements to protect...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3055A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rate of the excise tax on certain...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4797)
S.334A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthi...04/24/2008S.AMDT.4577 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1522A bill to amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irr...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments and an am...
S.2034A bill to amend the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 to designate the Copper Salmon Wilderness and t...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.CON.RES.73A concurrent resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Hea...04/09/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.2822A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exporta...04/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2613-2614)
S.J.RES.29A joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health C...03/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2008)
S.2411A bill to require the establishment of a credit card safety star rating system for the benefit of...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14789-14790)
S.387A bill to prohibit the sale by the Department of Defense of parts for F-14 fighter aircraft.
10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12369)
S.647A bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, and for other purposes.
09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2021A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to...09/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11215-11216)
S.1930A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prevent illegal logging practices, and for ot...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621-10622)
S.1767A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an exception to the 60-day limi...07/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9024-9025)
S.1768A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an exception to the 60-day limi...07/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9024-9025)
S.RES.259A resolution commending the Oregon State University baseball team for winning the 2007 College Wo...06/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1619A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for fuel-efficient motor ve...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7734)
S.1613A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress an unclassified rep...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7650-7651)
S.1199A bill to strengthen the capacity of eligible institutions to provide instruction in nanotechnolo...04/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.1111A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the Federal income tax system simpler, ...04/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4480-4481)
S.979A bill to establish a Vote by Mail grant program.
03/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710)
S.858A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the transportation fringe benefit to ...03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3067-3068)
S.380A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and ...03/01/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held...
S.232A bill to make permanent the authorization for watershed restoration and enhancement agreements. ...02/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.156A bill to make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on e...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S148)


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.3015A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 S. G Street, L...10/07/2008Signed 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.1738A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.RES.703A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...10/02/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3656A bill to preserve access to healthcare under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
09/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.698A resolution designating October 17, 2008, as "National Mammography Day".
09/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10179-10180)
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
09/26/2008S.AMDT.3477 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.3607A bill to reauthorize the memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.
09/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3608A bill to establish a Salmon Stronghold Partnership program to protect wild Pacific salmon and fo...09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9669)
S.3612A bill to protect citizens and legal residents of the United States from unreasonable searches an...09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9671-9673)
S.RES.666A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.
09/26/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.665A resolution designating October 3, 2008, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".
09/24/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9437)
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.3194A bill to transfer surplus Federal land administered by the Coast Guard in the State of Oregon. ...09/23/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3544A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the financing of the Superfund.
09/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1577A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require screening, including n...09/22/2008Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute ...
S.3507A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.
09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.1070A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...09/18/2008Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
S.3519A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies.
09/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9031-9032)
S.RES.667A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
09/18/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.3308A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Vet...09/15/2008Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
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.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.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...08/01/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
S.3429A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an increased mileage rate for charitable...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3437A bill to limit the use of certain interrogation techniques, to require notification of the Inter...08/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8044-8045)
S.3439A bill to provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for ...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8047)
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.3274A bill to reauthorize the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, and for other...07/31/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
S.3374A bill to establish a commission on veterans and members of the Armed Forces with post traumatic ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7909-7910)
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.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.3268A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect t...07/25/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7435-7436)
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.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.3275A bill to establish a pilot program to preserve affordable housing options for low-income individ...07/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...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.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.3141A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan ...06/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.617A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2379A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cancel certain grazing leases on land in Cas...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2593A bill to establish a program at the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to carry o...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
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.3124A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training...06/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3125A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for ...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5595-5597)
S.3131A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure the application of speculation limits to spe...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5629-5630)
S.263A bill to amend the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to reauthorize the participation of ...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.264A bill to authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to participate in the rehabilitation of the Wallowa...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.265A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to c...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.266A bill to provide for the modification of an amendatory repayment contract between the Secretary ...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.2942A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.
06/04/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2191A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ...05/20/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
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.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/19/2008Received in the House.
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.RES.558A resolution designating June 10, 2008, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the co...05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.557A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
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.2990A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiarie...05/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3900-3901)
S.RES.546A resolution designating May 2008 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month" and the week of...05/01/2008Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanim...
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
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.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.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.RES.513A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...04/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.75A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should tak...04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951)
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.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.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.RES.499A resolution urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also the head of the Fa...04/03/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2449)
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.2799A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl...04/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.694A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ...03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.2760A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
S.2770A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system b...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
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.2708A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professio...03/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2689A bill to amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportatio...03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2702A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to, and increase utiliza...03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.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.2045A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for childre...02/25/2008By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R...
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.2641A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of inf...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1058-1059)
S.2625A bill to ensure that deferred Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits that are receiv...02/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.2598A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acqui...02/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739-740)
S.2585A bill to provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Def...01/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2575A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.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.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.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.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
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.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.2465A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include all public clinics for the distri...12/13/2007Read twice and 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.1673A bill to facilitate the export of United States agricultural products to Cuba as authorized by t...12/11/2007Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.2447A bill to make a technical correction to section 119 of title 17, United States Code.
12/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.367A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom an...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2369A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493)
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.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.2319A bill to ensure the continued and future availability of life saving trauma health care in the U...11/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2314A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible f...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13998-13999)
S.950A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.2277A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the issuance of q...10/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2243A bill to strongly encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to end its support for institutions t...10/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13454-13455)
S.J.RES.22A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
S.2209A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese...10/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13153-13154)
S.CON.RES.44A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul...10/19/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.453A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.
10/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.2140A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Francis Collins, in recognition of his outstanding ...10/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.J.RES.20A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the imp...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.902A bill to provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserv...10/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12347-12349)
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.1105A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089)
S.1543A bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy ...09/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-246.
S.2103A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction f...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12155, S12155-12156)
S.1771A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entr...09/20/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.RES.321A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...09/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
S.2059A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ...09/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.576A bill to provide for the effective prosecution of terrorists and guarantee due process rights. ...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11563)
S.2053A bill to amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improv...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11589-11592)
S.2056A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11593)
S.2058A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole, prevent price manipulatio...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11596-11597, S11600-11603)
S.RES.311A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
09/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.16A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/29/2007By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
S.CON.RES.27A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.375A bill to waive application of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to a sp...08/13/2007Signed by President.
S.898A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease resear...08/03/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1183A bill to enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quali...08/03/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.117A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for member...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10781)
S.1949A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide loans to certain organizations in certa...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as int...
S.1951A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1958A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1981A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental educat...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10817, S10820-110821)
S.RES.203A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influe...08/02/2007Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
S.625A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...08/01/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.1910A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts derived from Federal gr...08/01/2007Read twice and referred to