Biography
BAUCUS, Max Sieben, a Representative and a Senator from Montana; born in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Mont., December 11, 1941; attended the public schools of Missoula and Helena, Mont.; attended Carleton College, Northfield, Minn. 1959-1960; graduated, Stanford (Calif.) University 1964 and Stanford University Law School 1967; admitted to the Montana Bar in 1969 and commenced practice in Washington, D.C. with various federal agencies; returned to Montana and practiced law in Missoula; served in the Montana house of representatives 1973-1974; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fourth Congress in 1974; reelected to the Ninety-fifth Congress and served from January 3, 1975, until his resignation December 14, 1978; was not a candidate in 1978 for reelection to the House of Representatives, but was elected as a Democrat on November 7, 1978 to the United States Senate for the term commencing January 3, 1979; subsequently appointed by the Governor on December 15, 1978 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Paul Hatfield for the term ending January 3, 1979; reelected in 1984, 1990, 1996, and again in 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009; chair, Committee on Environment and Public Works (1993-1995), Committee on Finance (January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003); vice chair, Joint Committee on Taxation (2001-2003).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2124A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge ...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.551A resolution celebrating 75 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation.
05/06/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3801-3802)
S.2951A bill to require reports on the progress of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in addressing caus...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2924A bill to authorize the production of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ultra-high relief bullion coins ...04/28/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2886A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions.
04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3156-3157)
S.2438A bill to repeal certain provisions of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
04/15/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
S.2828A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins commemorating the 100th a...04/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.462A resolution designating the first week of April 2008 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
03/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1654)
S.2662A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning.
02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1127)
S.2532An original bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve health...01/08/2008Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus under authority of th...
S.2436A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the term of the Commissioner of Inte...01/04/2008Signed by President.
S.2499A bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under ...12/29/2007Signed by President.
S.CON.RES.60A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to negotiating a free trade agr...12/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15925-15926)
S.1607A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misali...12/14/2007By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-248.
S.2113A bill to implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement.
12/14/2007By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-249. Additional ...
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.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.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.2374A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make technical corrections, and for other pu...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14494)
S.2345An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and to extend the financing for the A...11/13/2007Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. With written report ...
S.635A bill to provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production lab...10/26/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.RES.347A resolution designating May 2008 as "National Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship Month".
10/26/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2242An original bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to establish supplemental agricultural disaster a...10/25/2007Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
S.2223An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional tax incentives ...10/24/2007Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. With written report ...
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.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.1954A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
S.1956A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for fos...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10804)
S.1919A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisi...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10609-10610)
S.1906A bill to understand and comprehensively address the oral health problems associated with methamp...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1907A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to understand a...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1893An original bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children'...07/27/2007Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. Without written report.
S.1848A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trad...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9776-9777)
S.1701A bill to provide for the extension of transitional medical assistance (TMA) and the abstinence e...07/18/2007Signed by President.
S.1770A bill to provide for the establishment of emergency wildland fire suppression funds.
07/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1666A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to improve the process for congressional cons...06/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8064)
S.1624A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the exception from the treatmen...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7743)
S.1496A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
S.1593A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548)
S.1481A bill to restore fairness and reliability to the medical justice system and promote patient safe...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6855-6856)
S.1086A bill to provide stronger protections to parents regarding their children's access to sexually e...04/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1080A bill to develop a program to acquire interests in land from eligible individuals within the Cro...04/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.RES.131A resolution designating the first week of April 2007 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
03/29/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4223-4224)
S.RES.108A resolution designating the first week of April 2007 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
03/22/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.940A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption f...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391)
S.828A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cos...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.696A bill to establish an Advanced Research Projects Administration-Energy to initiate high risk, in...02/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2279-2280)
S.469A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contribu...01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1457)
S.RES.59An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Finance.
01/31/2007Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. Without written report.
S.349An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional tax incentives ...01/22/2007Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. With written report ...
S.307A bill to establish a minimum rate of release for water from the Yellowtail Dam, Montana.
01/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.248A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and modify the work oppor...01/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S387-388)
S.41A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S70-72)
S.55A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S73-74)
S.122A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend benefits to service sector workers and firms, enh...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S120-121)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.RES.537A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.717A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005, to restore section 7212 of the Intelligence...04/29/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government M...
S.1779A bill to establish a program for tribal colleges and universities within the Department of Healt...04/24/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitu...
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.2883A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154-3155)
S.2087A bill to amend certain laws relating to Native Americans to make technical corrections, and for ...04/16/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
S.2875A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to designated States and trib...04/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3082)
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.RES.512A resolution honoring the life of Charlton Heston.
04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951)
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
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.2817A bill to establish the National Park Centennial Fund, and for other purposes.
04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2444-2445)
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.RES.495A resolution designating April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month".
04/01/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2768A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150)
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.RES.479A resolution designating March 20, 2008, as "Second Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...03/11/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2639A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.RES.449A resolution condemning in the strongest possible terms President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's s...02/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S922)
S.RES.445A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of ...02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S795-796)
S.RES.434A resolution designating the week of February 10-16, 2008, as "National Drug Prevention and Educa...02/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S671)
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.2580A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.1974A bill to make technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
12/19/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
S.2530A bill entitled the "Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007".
12/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.RES.389A resolution commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command head...12/19/2007Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16056)
S.CON.RES.53A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ...12/19/2007Received in the House.
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.2448A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to make certain technical ...12/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15140)
S.RES.400A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143)
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
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.378A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.51A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
11/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
S.RES.357A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Aware...10/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.38A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of r...10/24/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.953A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable ...10/23/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...
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.456A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
S.558A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.742An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-con...10/05/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.2108A bill to establish a public education and awareness program relating to emergency contraception....09/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.2051A bill to amend the small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school pr...09/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2022A bill to prohibit the closure or relocation of any county office of the Farm Service Agency unti...09/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.376A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying ...09/05/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.479A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
09/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)
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.1716A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountabilit...08/13/2007Signed by President.
S.1944A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793)
S.1947A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organizati...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10798-10799)
S.1971A bill to authorize a competitive grant program to assist members of the National Guard and Reser...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1976A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include a provision on organic conversion in the...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10811)
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.1917A bill to include Idaho and Montana as affected areas for purposes of making claims under the Rad...08/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.1933A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants to small public drinking water syst...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10623-10624)
S.1885A bill to provide certain employment protections for family members who are caring for members of...07/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1850A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Indian tribal g...07/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1852A bill to designate the Friday after Thanksgiving of each year as "Native American Heritage Day" ...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9777-9778)
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1718A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to servicemember...06/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.RES.252A resolution recognizing the increasingly mutually beneficial relationship between the United Sta...06/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8306-8309)
S.5A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research. ...06/20/2007Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
S.368A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE...06/20/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.RES.242A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1041A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843)
S.1641A bill to amend Public Law 87-383 to reauthorize appropriations to promote the conservation of mi...06/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.1646A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cos...06/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7817)
S.J.RES.4A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived polic...06/18/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment and with a preamble. Wi...
S.CON.RES.10A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Col...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
S.RES.224A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7387)
S.1457A bill to provide for the protection of mail delivery on certain postal routes, and for other pur...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1494A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
S.1502A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1507A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for drug and health care claims...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6868-6869)
S.1460A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002 to support beginning farmers ...05/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.130A resolution designating July 28, 2007, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
05/21/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1412A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002 to support beginning farmers ...05/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6196-6197)
S.RES.205A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1379A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to strike the exception to the reside...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6061)
S.RES.197A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.
05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072)
S.1323A bill to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability acti...05/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6011-6012)
S.1360A bill to provide for higher education affordability, access, and opportunity.
05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1363A bill to improve health care for severely injured members and former members of the Armed Forces...05/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5936-5937)
S.1349A bill to ensure that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs provide to...05/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5874-5875)
S.1271A bill to provide for a comprehensive national research effort on the physical and mental health ...05/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1242A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5219)
S.430A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1173A bill to protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a woman's freedom to choose to bear a child or te...04/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for fair prescription...04/18/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4634-4636)
S.1146A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for veterans who live in rur...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4692-4693)
S.1149A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to author...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4693)
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.158A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".
04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1137A bill to authorize grants to carry out projects to provide education on preventing teen pregnanc...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4616-4617)
S.RES.149A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...04/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.142A resolution observing Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, and calling on the remaining member c...04/11/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4391)
S.322A bill to establish an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project.
04/10/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment. With written report No...
S.442A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.
04/10/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...03/30/2007Received in the House.
S.1050A bill to amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Public Health Service Act to set standards...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4182-4183)
S.1001A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/28/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
S.1012A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to assure meaningful disclosures of the terms ...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.991A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M...03/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838)
S.994A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the deductible and change the method o...03/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3842)
S.RES.126A resolution designating April 2007 as "Financial Literacy Month".
03/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.122A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.972A bill to provide for the reduction of adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transm...03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3625)
S.RES.117A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/22/2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
S.935A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
S.903A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
S.J.RES.9A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.
03/15/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3162-3287)
S.RES.97A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...03/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.746A bill to establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education...03/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.753A bill to enhance scientific research and competitiveness through the Experimental Program to Sti...03/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2562)
S.184A bill to provide improved rail and surface transportation security.
03/01/2007By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R...
S.721A bill to allow travel between the United States and Cuba.
03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2490)
S.724A bill to extend the Federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana...03/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.700A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit to individuals who enter into a...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2357-2358)
S.713A bill to ensure dignity in care for members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries.
02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2363-2364)
S.604A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to limit increases in the certain costs of health c...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2025-2026)
S.622A bill to enhance fair and open competition in the production and sale of agricultural commoditie...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2052-2053)
S.626A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076)
S.585A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in commemoration of Nativ...02/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.439A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed ...01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1411-1412)
S.404A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country o...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1239)
S.408A bill to recognize the heritage of hunting and provide opportunities for continued hunting on Fe...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1240-1241)
S.RES.29A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the man...01/26/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.388A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with w...01/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.369A bill to provide for a medal of appropriate design to be awarded by the President to the next of...01/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.CON.RES.3A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States...01/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S706)
S.284A bill to provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance.
01/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.267A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that territorie...01/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S452)
S.21A bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy,...01/09/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.225A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the number of individuals qualifying for ...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S297-298)
S.RES.19A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.
01/09/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.113A bill to make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Depar...01/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
S.85A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that territorie...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S93)