SMITH, Gordon Harold, (cousin of Morris King Udall and Stewart Lee Udall), a Senator from Oregon; born in Pendleton, Oregon, May 25, 1952; relocated with his family to Bethesda, Maryland, where he attended the public schools; served a two year church mission in New Zealand; graduated from Brigham Young University 1976; received law degree from Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles 1979; admitted to the New Mexico bar 1979, Arizona bar 1980; law clerk, New Mexico supreme court 1979-1980; practiced law in Arizona; president of Smith Frozen Foods; member, Oregon State senate 1992-1997, president 1995-1997; unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States Senate in January 6, 1996, special election for the remainder of the term ending January 7, 1999, left vacant by the resignation of Robert W. Packwood; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1996, becoming the first individual to run for a state’s two United States Senate seats in one calendar year; reelected in 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009; chair, Special Committee on Aging (One Hundred Ninth Congress).
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | S.617 | A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature... |
 | S.2379 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cancel certain grazing leases on land in Cas... | 05/07/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature... |
 | S.2949 | A bill to establish the Mark O. Hatfield Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Foundati... | 04/30/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
 | S.2933 | A bill to improve the employability of older Americans.
| 04/29/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3510-3511) |
 | 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.RES.478 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "World Water Day".
| 03/31/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2250) |
 | S.2752 | A bill to authorize the President to award grants to improve the capacity of nongovernmental orga... | 03/12/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2008) |
 | 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.RES.449 | A resolution condemning in the strongest possible terms President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's s... | 02/12/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S922) |
 | S.2517 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the proceeds of qualified mortg... | 12/18/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.2447 | A bill to make a technical correction to section 119 of title 17, United States Code.
| 12/11/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | S.2380 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F r... | 11/16/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | 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.373 | A resolution encouraging all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preferen... | 11/08/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | S.RES.365 | A resolution encouraging all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preferen... | 11/02/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13726) |
 | S.2277 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the issuance of q... | 10/31/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.RES.358 | A resolution expressing the importance of friendship and cooperation between the United States an... | 10/29/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13524) |
 | S.2183 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for community-based mental health... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12996) |
 | S.2186 | A bill to permit individuals who are employees of a grantee that is receiving funds under section... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12997-12998) |
 | S.2145 | A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to ensure that Indian veterans are not lia... | 10/15/2007 | Star Print ordered on S.2145. |
 | S.838 | A bill to authorize funding for eligible joint ventures between United States and Israeli busines... | 09/17/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
 | S.375 | A bill to waive application of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to a sp... | 08/13/2007 | Signed by President. |
 | S.1980 | A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.
| 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10816-10817) |
 | S.1887 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medi... | 07/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10156-10157) |
 | S.1849 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that wages paid to unauthorized alie... | 07/23/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.1850 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Indian tribal g... | 07/23/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.RES.240 | A resolution designating October 21 through October 27, 2007, as "National Save for Retirement We... | 07/11/2007 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9057) |
 | S.1037 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the planning, design, and construc... | 06/28/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
 | S.1730 | A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, to reward States for engaging indi... | 06/28/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8700-8701) |
 | S.1595 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide flexibility in the manner in wh... | 06/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7556-7557) |
 | S.1556 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for e... | 06/06/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.1525 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy efficient appliance credit... | 05/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.1416 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage in... | 05/16/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.RES.199 | A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Haleh Esfandiari.
| 05/15/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143) |
 | S.RES.195 | A resolution commending the Oregon State University College of Forestry on the occasion of its ce... | 05/11/2007 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6023) |
 | S.1286 | A bill to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe of the State of Oregon to convey land and interests... | 05/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
 | S.1287 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an offset against income tax refunds t... | 05/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.1288 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act... | 05/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5580) |
 | S.RES.186 | A resolution designating June 5, 2007, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the Sen... | 05/03/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | S.1205 | A bill to require a pilot program on assisting veterans service organizations and other veterans ... | 04/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5089) |
 | S.1198 | A bill to determine successful methods to provide protection from catastrophic health expenses fo... | 04/24/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.1129 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of governmental plan w... | 04/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.1130 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore, increase, and make permanent the ex... | 04/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | 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.1108 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a special enrollment period for... | 04/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4448-4450) |
 | S.1010 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payment... | 03/28/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.257 | A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of... | 03/20/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W... |
 | S.860 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medic... | 03/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3070) |
 | S.821 | A bill to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac... | 03/08/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2918) |
 | S.792 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act... | 03/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | S.711 | A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the contribution base for universal serv... | 02/28/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
 | S.263 | A bill to amend the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to reauthorize the participation of ... | 02/16/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
 | S.264 | A bill to authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to participate in the rehabilitation of the Wallowa... | 02/16/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
 | S.265 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to c... | 02/16/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
 | S.266 | A bill to provide for the modification of an amendatory repayment contract between the Secretary ... | 02/16/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w... |
 | S.652 | A bill to extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries, and for other pu... | 02/15/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.582 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as... | 02/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1965) |
 | S.590 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the investment tax credit with respec... | 02/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1970) |
 | S.600 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the School-Based Health Clinic program... | 02/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1977-1978) |
 | S.504 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish long-term care trust accounts and ... | 02/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1641) |
 | S.425 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the resources eligible for the renewa... | 01/29/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1292) |
 | S.411 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credit rate parity for all renewable... | 01/26/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1242-1243) |
 | S.291 | A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
| 01/12/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Bill name |
Last Action |
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 | 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.RES.548 | A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont... | 05/01/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721) |
 | S.2942 | A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.
| 04/30/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | S.2829 | A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo... | 04/29/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
 | S.RES.523 | A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the declaration of the North Atlanti... | 04/28/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
 | S.2166 | A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. |
 | S.2433 | A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ... | 04/24/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the... |
 | S.2607 | A bill to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
| 04/24/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3... |
 | S.1853 | A bill to promote competition, to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband ... | 04/22/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
 | 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.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.2885 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of industrial develo... | 04/17/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3155-3156) |
 | S.2886 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions.
| 04/17/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3156-3157) |
 | S.2871 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title chapter 1607 of t... | 04/16/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
 | S.2874 | A bill to amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a m... | 04/16/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
 | S.2855 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the dollar amounts used to calculate ... | 04/15/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.2858 | A bill to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Con... | 04/15/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3028-3029) |
 | 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.1522 | A bill to amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irr... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments and an am... |
 | S.2034 | A bill to amend the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 to designate the Copper Salmon Wilderness and t... | 04/10/2008 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
 | S.1418 | A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi... | 04/09/2008 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su... |
 | S.2836 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser... | 04/09/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
 | S.RES.504 | A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ... | 04/09/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote. |
 | S.2162 | A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve... | 04/08/2008 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a su... |
 | S.1638 | A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
| 04/07/2008 | Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277). |
 | S.2822 | A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exporta... | 04/04/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2613-2614) |
 | 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.2821 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea... | 04/03/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | 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.2768 | A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo... | 03/13/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150) |
 | 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.RES.479 | A resolution designating March 20, 2008, as "Second Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day... | 03/11/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | S.RES.178 | A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in... | 03/10/2008 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (tex... |
 | 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.RES.455 | A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
| 03/05/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653) |
 | S.1889 | A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents an... | 03/03/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ... |
 | S.1200 | A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
| 02/28/2008 | Received in the House. |
 | S.2666 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ... | 02/25/2008 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140) |
 | 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.2071 | A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
| 02/12/2008 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
 | S.RES.446 | A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
| 02/12/2008 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
 | S.RES.432 | A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi... | 02/08/2008 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820) |
 | S.310 | A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with N... | 02/05/2008 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No... |
 | S.2580 | A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education... | 01/30/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | S.RES.436 | A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National School Cou... | 01/29/2008 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | S.1145 | A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
| 01/24/2008 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi... |
 | S.2543 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir... | 01/22/2008 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | 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.1650 | A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
| 01/08/2008 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of... |
 | S.2488 | A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect... | 12/31/2007 | Became Public Law No: 110-175. |
 | S.597 | A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal... | 12/21/2007 | Signed by President. |
 | S.2520 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribal governments to transfer ... | 12/19/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.2521 | A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
| 12/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008) |
 | 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.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.2486 | A bill to remove a provision from the Immigration and Nationality Act that prohibits individuals ... | 12/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
 | S.RES.406 | A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the... | 12/14/2007 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653) |
 | S.2465 | A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include all public clinics for the distri... | 12/13/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.2472 | A bill to amend the U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003.
| 12/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15464-15465) |
 | S.RES.405 | A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
| 12/13/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | 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.RES.402 | A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
| 12/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251) |
 | S.CON.RES.58 | A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin... | 12/06/2007 | Received in the House. |
 | 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.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.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.2401 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refund of motor fuel excise taxes fo... | 12/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.1661 | A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de... | 11/27/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of... |
 | S.RES.366 | A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase... | 11/16/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
 | S.RES.367 | A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom an... | 11/16/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
 | S.2369 | A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are... | 11/15/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493) |
 | S.2337 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered... | 11/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14289-14290) |
 | S.2318 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta... | 11/08/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 476. |
 | S.2314 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible f... | 11/06/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13998-13999) |
 | S.2293 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta... | 11/02/2007 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464. |
 | S.294 | A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
| 11/01/2007 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
 | S.2279 | A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.
| 10/31/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641) |
 | S.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.635 | A bill to provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production lab... | 10/26/2007 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ... |
 | S.2243 | A bill to strongly encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to end its support for institutions t... | 10/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13454-13455) |
 | S.1778 | A bill to authorize certain activities of the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.
| 10/19/2007 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W... |
 | S.2209 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese... | 10/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13153-13154) |
 | S.1373 | A bill to provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science park... | 10/18/2007 | Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hearings held. |
 | S.RES.353 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of a sovereign, democrat... | 10/18/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | 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.2176 | A bill to promote the development of Native American small business concerns, and for other purpo... | 10/17/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
 | S.2182 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to mental health services.
| 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12993-12994) |
 | S.2188 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system ... | 10/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12998-12999) |
 | 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.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.968 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the preven... | 10/09/2007 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen... |
 | S.831 | A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an... | 10/03/2007 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. |
 | S.2119 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
 | S.2123 | A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t... | 10/01/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | S.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.1543 | A bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy ... | 09/26/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-246. |
 | S.1855 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief to individuals from the penal... | 09/19/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11739-11742) |
 | 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.647 | A bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, and for other purposes.
| 09/17/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ... |
 | S.2049 | A bill to prohibit the implementation of policies to prohibit States from providing quality healt... | 09/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11513) |
 | S.RES.222 | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
| 09/10/2007 | Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons... |
 | S.1259 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for developing countries... | 09/07/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11267-11268) |
 | S.376 | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying ... | 09/05/2007 | Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ... |
 | S.479 | A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
| 09/05/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101) |
 | S.RES.306 | A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
| 09/05/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | S.849 | A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect... | 09/04/2007 | Received in the House. |
 | S.J.RES.16 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ... | 08/29/2007 | By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ... |
 | S.1183 | A bill to enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quali... | 08/03/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen... |
 | S.1988 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against income tax... | 08/03/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.2002 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify certain provisions applicable to re... | 08/03/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10931-10932) |
 | 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.1952 | A bill to provide a Federal tax exemption for forest conservation bonds, and for other purposes. ... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.1954 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802) |
 | S.1956 | A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for fos... | 08/02/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10804) |
 | S.1967 | A bill to provide administrative ease and incentives for increased saving by Americans, and for o... | 08/02/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.625 | A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au... | 08/01/2007 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ... |
 | S.1925 | A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act, to prevent credit card issuers from taking unfair advan... | 08/01/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10614) |
 | S.RES.276 | A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi... | 07/31/2007 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
 | S.RES.278 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the announcement of the Russian Federat... | 07/31/2007 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10528-... |
 | 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.1258 | A bill to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the secu... | 07/26/2007 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. ... |
 | 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.1871 | A bill to provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in Sta... | 07/25/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9920-9921) |
 | S.1651 | A bill to assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their associa... | 07/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9768-9771) |
 | S.1848 | A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trad... | 07/23/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9776-9777) |
 | S.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.1793 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for property owners who... | 07/17/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9472) |
 | 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.1753 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the co... | 07/09/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8798) |
 | S.1754 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campa... | 07/09/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | S.1743 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contribution... | 06/28/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8713-8714) |
 | S.1715 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate discriminatory copayment rate... | 06/27/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8618) |
 | S.RES.259 | A resolution commending the Oregon State University baseball team for winning the 2007 College Wo... | 06/27/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | 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.1678 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home healt... | 06/21/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8237-8239) |
 | 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.242 | A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, als... | 06/20/2007 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani... |
 | S.1104 | A bill to increase the number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitt... | 06/15/2007 | Signed by President. |
 | 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.1621 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and... | 06/14/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
 | S.1623 | A bill to require the withholding of United States contributions to the United Nations until the ... | 06/14/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7742-7743) |
 | S.1604 | A bill to increase the number of well-educated nurses, and for other purposes.
| 06/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7641) |
 | S.1605 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare... | 06/13/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643) |
 | 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.1594 | A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to improve port safety and security for especially ... | 06/12/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7554) |
 | S.1588 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197... | 06/11/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
 | S.RES.171 | A resolution memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the United States flag to half-staff o... | 06/11/2007 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi... |
 | S.1575 | A bill to encourage the effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes... | 06/07/2007 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
 | 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.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.1495 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on... | 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6864-6865) |
 | S.1514 | A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
| 05/24/2007 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875) |
 | S.RES.214 | A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately release D... | |