NELSON, Clarence William (Bill), a Representative and a Senator from Florida; born in Miami, Dade County, Fla., September 29, 1942; attended the Brevard County public schools; graduated from Melbourne High School 1960; B.A., Yale University 1965; J.D., University of Virginia School of Law 1968; admitted to the Florida bar in 1968 and commenced practice in Melbourne in 1970; served in United States Army Reserve 1965-1971; United States Army, active duty, 1968-1970, achieving rank of captain; legislative assistant to Governor Reubin Askew 1971; elected to Florida State house of representatives in 1972 and reelected in 1974 and 1976; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 1991); was not a candidate for reelection in 1990 to the House of Representatives, but was a candidate for nomination for governor of Florida; crewmember on the twenty-fourth flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia, January 12-18, 1986; Florida treasurer and insurance commissioner 1995-2000; elected to the United States Senate in 2000 for the term ending January 3, 2007.
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Last Action |
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 | S.2504 | A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| S.2804 | A bill to adjust the boundary of the Everglades National Park, and for other purposes.
| 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature... |
| S.2482 | A bill to repeal the provision of title 46, United States Code, requiring a license for employmen... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3... |
| S.934 | A bill to amend the Florida National Forest Land Management Act of 2003 to authorize the conveyan... | 04/22/2008 | Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m. |
| S.1143 | A bill to designate the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the surrounding Federal land in the State of... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.2803 | A bill to amend the Act entitled "An Act authorizing associations of producers of aquatic product... | 04/02/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2358) |
| S.2766 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.428 | A bill to amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, and for other purposes... | 02/27/2008 | Received in the House. |
| S.2548 | A bill to provide for the payment of interest on claims paid by the United States in connection w... | 01/23/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
 | S.RES.410 | A resolution designating February 17, 2008, as "Race Day in America" and highlighting the 50th ru... | 12/19/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.2503 | A bill to exclude from admission to the United States aliens who have directly and significantly ... | 12/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.2491 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize adjustments for inflation in payments ... | 12/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.1785 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish deadlines by which the Administrator of the Enviro... | 12/12/2007 | By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. ... |
| S.RES.392 | A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park.
| 12/06/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.704 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification ... | 12/05/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.2295 | A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified permanent paper bal... | 11/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13694-13695) |
| S.2226 | A bill to recognize the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the official national mu... | 10/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.2159 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive... | 10/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.2089 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the coverage gap in prescription... | 09/25/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2024 | A bill to provide for interregional primary elections and caucuses for the selection of delegates... | 09/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11216-11217) |
| S.1833 | A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require third-party verification of compliance... | 07/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.RES.229 | A resolution honoring William Clifton France.
| 06/07/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1510 | A bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate consumer product safety ru... | 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6872) |
| S.1520 | A bill to prohibit price gouging relating to gasoline and diesel fuels in areas affected by major... | 05/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.1470 | A bill to provide States with the resources needed to rid our schools of performance-enhancing dr... | 05/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6561-6562) |
| S.1385 | A bill to designate the United States courthouse facility located at 301 North Miami Avenue, Miam... | 05/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6065) |
| 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.RES.148 | A resolution commending The University of Florida men's basketball team for winning the 2007 Nati... | 04/12/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.926 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protect... | 03/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3360-3362) |
| S.927 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create Catastrophe Savings Accounts.
| 03/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3360-3362) |
| S.928 | A bill to establish a program to provide more protection at lower cost through a national backsto... | 03/20/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3360-3362) |
| 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.749 | A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relatin... | 03/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S.588 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the Medicare caps on graduate ... | 02/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1968) |
| S.559 | A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified permanent paper bal... | 02/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1903-1904) |
| S.514 | A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation of Florida.
| 02/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| S.465 | A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title III of the Public Healt... | 01/31/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1445-1446) |
| S.353 | A bill to authorize ecosystem restoration projects for the Indian River Lagoon-South and the Pica... | 01/22/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S837-838) |
| S.292 | A bill to establish a bipartisan commission on insurance reform.
| 01/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S518) |
| S.RES.25 | A resolution congratulating the University of Florida football team for winning the 2006 National... | 01/11/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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| S.RES.555 | A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
| 05/08/2008 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3980) |
| S.J.RES.28 | A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ... | 05/08/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment.... |
| 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.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.2688 | A bill to improve the protections afforded under Federal law to consumers from contaminated seafo... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3... |
| 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.RES.470 | A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Ch... | 04/14/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2... |
| S.RES.513 | A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated... | 04/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1969 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determin... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri... |
| S.2220 | A bill to amend the Outdoor Recreation Act of 1963 to authorize certain appropriations.
| 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
| S.RES.468 | A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
| 04/09/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent Vote. |
| S.RES.509 | A resolution recognizing the week of April 7, 2008 to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health ... | 04/09/2008 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc... |
| S.970 | A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl... | 04/08/2008 | Committee on Finance. Hearings held. |
| S.357 | A bill to improve passenger automobile fuel economy and safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ... | 04/07/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| 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.2819 | A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an... | 04/03/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2445-2446) |
| S.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.485 | A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta... | 03/14/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.694 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ... | 03/13/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.1580 | A bill to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
| 03/13/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.2777 | A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his coura... | 03/13/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure... |
| S.901 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati... | 03/12/2008 | By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report.... |
 | S.2663 | A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for childre... | 03/07/2008 | S.AMDT.4143 Amendment SA 4143, previously agreed to, was modified 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.2689 | A bill to amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportatio... | 03/04/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| S.2305 | A bill to prevent voter caging.
| 02/27/2008 | Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. |
| S.2045 | A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for childre... | 02/25/2008 | By Senator Inouye from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. R... |
| S.2661 | A bill to prohibit the collection of identifying information of individuals by false, fraudulent,... | 02/25/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1126-1127) |
| S.2636 | A bill to provide needed housing reform.
| 02/14/2008 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577. |
| S.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.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.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.2595 | A bill to create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators, to develo... | 02/06/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S734-735) |
| S.2598 | A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acqui... | 02/06/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739-740) |
| 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.1843 | A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen... | 01/24/2008 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| S.2555 | A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from... | 01/24/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| 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.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.RES.389 | A resolution commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command head... | 12/19/2007 | Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16056) |
| 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.2498 | A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of... | 12/18/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917) |
| S.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.2096 | A bill to amend the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephon... | 12/17/2007 | The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. |
| S.RES.404 | A resolution congratulating all member states of the International Commission for the Internation... | 12/13/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15475) |
| 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.1965 | A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff... | 12/12/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.2460 | A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S... | 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249) |
| S.2426 | A bill to provide for congressional oversight of United States agreements with the Government of ... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| S.2428 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and maintain a public website through wh... | 12/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| S.1178 | A bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and furthe... | 12/05/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.2191 | A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ... | 12/05/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-406. 9:00 a.m. |
| S.2408 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require physician utilization of the Me... | 12/05/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14788-14789) |
| S.1382 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
| S.1581 | A bill to establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monit... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30... |
| S.2307 | A bill to amend the Global Change Research Act of 1990, and for other purposes.
| 12/04/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30... |
| S.2332 | A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun... | 12/04/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30... |
| S.2405 | A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ... | 12/04/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743) |
| 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.2206 | A bill to provide technical corrections to Public Law 109-116 (2 U.S.C. 2131a note) to extend the... | 11/19/2007 | Signed by President. |
| S.2359 | A bill to establish the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission, and for other purposes.
| 11/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.2372 | A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on cert... | 11/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.378 | A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con... | 11/14/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.2347 | A bill to restore and protect access to discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net ... | 11/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.2310 | A bill to establish a National Catastrophic Risks Consortium and a National Homeowners' Insurance... | 11/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.RES.370 | A resolution supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.
| 11/06/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.950 | A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat... | 11/02/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.2063 | A bill to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the economic... | 10/31/2007 | Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. |
| S.2257 | A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a... | 10/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13521-13522) |
| S.RES.357 | A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Aware... | 10/26/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1492 | A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of... | 10/24/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
| S.CON.RES.44 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul... | 10/19/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| 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.RES.349 | A resolution honoring Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate... | 10/17/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.2020 | A bill to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2010, to r... | 10/15/2007 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and an amendment to t... |
| S.1545 | A bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.
| 10/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12428) |
| 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.2120 | A bill to authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for th... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| S.RES.340 | A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic scientists in the ... | 10/01/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| 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.774 | A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit... | 09/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091) |
| 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.1771 | A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entr... | 09/20/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.2068 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional standard deduction for... | 09/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.2058 | A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to close the Enron loophole, prevent price manipulatio... | 09/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11596-11597, S11600-11603) |
| S.J.RES.18 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta... | 09/11/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11417-11418) |
| S.1847 | A bill to reauthorize the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes.
| 09/05/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11091-11092) |
| 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.163 | A bill to improve the disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration, and for other p... | 09/04/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1936 | A bill to provide for a plebiscite on the future status of Puerto Rico.
| 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| S.1944 | A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
| 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793) |
| S.1951 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.RES.203 | A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influe... | 08/02/2007 | Star Print ordered on on the resolution. |
| 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.1911 | A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of susceptible populations, inc... | 08/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| S.RES.291 | A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Historically Black Co... | 08/01/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.675 | A bill to provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet r... | 07/31/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
| S.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.1224 | A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I... | 07/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10213-10214) |
| S.1895 | A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
| 07/30/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315) |
| S.1430 | A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen... | 07/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142) |
| 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.280 | A bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the Un... | 07/24/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions t... |
| S.761 | A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ... | 07/19/2007 | Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574) |
| S.RES.226 | A resolution recognizing the month of November 2007 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month".... | 07/16/2007 | Star Print ordered on the resolution. |
| S.RES.271 | A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
| 07/13/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.185 | A bill to restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.
| 06/26/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ... |
| S.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.231 | A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200... | 06/25/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 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.RES.82 | A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".
| 06/20/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.1041 | A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable emplo... | 06/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7842-7843) |
| S.1618 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the production of a cel... | 06/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.1625 | A bill to protect against the unauthorized installation of computer software, to require clear di... | 06/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 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.1496 | A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog... | 06/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537) |
| S.1593 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita... | 06/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548) |
| S.J.RES.14 | A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no l... | 06/11/2007 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7432-7441) |
| S.1563 | A bill to require the disclosure of certain activities relating to the petroleum industry of Suda... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7337-7338) |
| S.RES.224 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ... | 06/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7387) |
| 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.1390 | A bill to provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men ... | 06/06/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.1457 | A bill to provide for the protection of mail delivery on certain postal routes, and for other pur... | 06/06/2007 | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan... |
| S.RES.220 | A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
| 06/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.1509 | A bill to improve United States hurricane forecasting, monitoring, and warning capabilities, and ... | 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6869-6870) |
| S.RES.211 | A resolution expressing the profound concerns of the Senate regarding the transgression against f... | 05/24/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.RES.217 | A resolution designating the week beginning May 20, 2007, as "National Hurricane Preparedness Wee... | 05/24/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.254 | A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
| 05/22/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.119 | A bill to prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to military action, relief, and reconstruction... | 05/15/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11... |
| S.1394 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to exclude from gross income of individual tax... | 05/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6131) |
| S.1355 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat spaceports like airports under the exe... | 05/10/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5932-5933) |
| S.1313 | A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide relief for servicemembers with res... | 05/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5923-5925) |
| S.1263 | A bill to protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging with respect to gasoline ... | 05/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.RES.141 | A resolution urging all member countries of the International Commission of the International Tra... | 05/01/2007 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5435) |
| S.1213 | A bill to give States the flexibility to reduce bureaucracy by streamlining enrollment processes ... | 04/25/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.430 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment... | 04/24/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.1175 | A bill to end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. ... | 04/24/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. |
| S.RES.165 | A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ... | 04/23/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
| S.1159 | A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal... | 04/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4753-4754) |
| 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.1172 | A bill to reduce hunger in the United States.
| 04/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4777-4778) |
| S.3 | A bill to amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for fair prescription... | 04/18/2007 | Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4634-4636) |
| 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.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.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.1107 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of suc... | 04/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4448-4450) |
| S.RES.92 | A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of soldiers of Israel held capti... | 04/12/2007 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4456-4... |
| S.678 | A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary s... | 04/11/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. |
| S.RES.142 | A resolution observing Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, and calling on the remaining member c... | 04/11/2007 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4391) |
| 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.682 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp... | 03/30/2007 | Received in the House. |
| S.1070 | A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ... | 03/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4209) |
| S.RES.136 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the seizure by the Government of Iran ... | 03/29/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
| S.991 | A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M... | 03/27/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838) |
| 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.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.238 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, to ... | 03/21/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Security. He... |
| S.500 | A bill to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the ... | 03/20/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W... |
| S.929 | A bill to streamline the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance, and for other purpo... | 03/20/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| S.930 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for hurricane a... | 03/20/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S.931 | A bill to establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness,... | 03/20/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| S.655 | A bill to amend the Congressional Charter of The American National Red Cross to modernize its gov... | 03/16/2007 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 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.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.871 | A bill to establish and provide for the treatment of Individual Development Accounts, and for oth... | 03/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| 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.887 | A bill to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the Department of Agricul... | 03/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3141-3142) |
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