Biography
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).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.617A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
S.2379A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cancel certain grazing leases on land in Cas...05/07/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature...
S.2949A bill to establish the Mark O. Hatfield Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Foundati...04/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.2933A bill to improve the employability of older Americans.
04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3510-3511)
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.RES.478A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "World Water Day".
03/31/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2250)
S.2752A bill to authorize the President to award grants to improve the capacity of nongovernmental orga...03/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2008)
S.2689A bill to amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportatio...03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.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.2517A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the proceeds of qualified mortg...12/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2447A bill to make a technical correction to section 119 of title 17, United States Code.
12/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2380A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F r...11/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2372A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on cert...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.373A resolution encouraging all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preferen...11/08/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.365A resolution encouraging all employers to target veterans for recruitment and to provide preferen...11/02/2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13726)
S.2277A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the issuance of q...10/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.358A resolution expressing the importance of friendship and cooperation between the United States an...10/29/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13524)
S.2183A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for community-based mental health...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12996)
S.2186A bill to permit individuals who are employees of a grantee that is receiving funds under section...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12997-12998)
S.2145A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to ensure that Indian veterans are not lia...10/15/2007Star Print ordered on S.2145.
S.838A bill to authorize funding for eligible joint ventures between United States and Israeli busines...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.375A bill to waive application of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to a sp...08/13/2007Signed by President.
S.1980A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.
08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10816-10817)
S.1887A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to ensure access to critical medi...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10156-10157)
S.1849A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that wages paid to unauthorized alie...07/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.RES.240A resolution designating October 21 through October 27, 2007, as "National Save for Retirement We...07/11/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9057)
S.1037A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the planning, design, and construc...06/28/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.1730A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, to reward States for engaging indi...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8700-8701)
S.1595A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide flexibility in the manner in wh...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7556-7557)
S.1556A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for e...06/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1525A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the energy efficient appliance credit...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1416A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage in...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.199A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Haleh Esfandiari.
05/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143)
S.RES.195A resolution commending the Oregon State University College of Forestry on the occasion of its ce...05/11/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6023)
S.1286A bill to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe of the State of Oregon to convey land and interests...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.1287A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an offset against income tax refunds t...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1288A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5580)
S.RES.186A resolution designating June 5, 2007, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the Sen...05/03/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1205A bill to require a pilot program on assisting veterans service organizations and other veterans ...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5089)
S.1198A bill to determine successful methods to provide protection from catastrophic health expenses fo...04/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1129A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of governmental plan w...04/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1130A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore, increase, and make permanent the ex...04/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1107A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of suc...04/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4448-4450)
S.1108A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a special enrollment period for...04/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4448-4450)
S.1010A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payment...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.257A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of...03/20/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.860A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medic...03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3070)
S.821A bill to amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Ac...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2918)
S.792A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act...03/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.711A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the contribution base for universal serv...02/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.263A bill to amend the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to reauthorize the participation of ...02/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.264A bill to authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to participate in the rehabilitation of the Wallowa...02/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.265A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to c...02/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.266A bill to provide for the modification of an amendatory repayment contract between the Secretary ...02/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.652A bill to extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries, and for other pu...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.582A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1965)
S.590A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the investment tax credit with respec...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1970)
S.600A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the School-Based Health Clinic program...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1977-1978)
S.504A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish long-term care trust accounts and ...02/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1641)
S.425A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the resources eligible for the renewa...01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1292)
S.411A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credit rate parity for all renewable...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1242-1243)
S.291A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
01/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.RES.548A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721)
S.2942A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.
04/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2829A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...04/29/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.RES.523A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the declaration of the North Atlanti...04/28/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.
S.2433A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...04/24/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
S.2607A bill to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
04/24/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3...
S.1853A bill to promote competition, to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband ...04/22/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
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.2885A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of industrial develo...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3155-3156)
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.2871A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recodify as part of that title chapter 1607 of t...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2874A bill to amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a m...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2855A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the dollar amounts used to calculate ...04/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2858A bill to establish the Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Con...04/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3028-3029)
S.RES.513A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...04/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1522A bill to amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irr...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments and an am...
S.2034A bill to amend the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 to designate the Copper Salmon Wilderness and t...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1418A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi...04/09/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su...
S.2836A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
S.2162A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...04/08/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a su...
S.1638A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
04/07/2008Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277).
S.2822A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal a section of that Act relating to exporta...04/04/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2613-2614)
S.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.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.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.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.RES.178A resolution expressing the sympathy of the Senate to the families of women and girls murdered in...03/10/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (tex...
S.RES.476A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.1889A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents an...03/03/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2666A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140)
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.432A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
S.310A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with N...02/05/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
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.436A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National School Cou...01/29/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1145A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
01/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.2543A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.1650A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
01/08/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.2488A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...12/31/2007Became Public Law No: 110-175.
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.2520A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribal governments to transfer ...12/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16008)
S.CON.RES.53A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ...12/19/2007Received in the House.
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.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.2486A bill to remove a provision from the Immigration and Nationality Act that prohibits individuals ...12/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.406A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the...12/14/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653)
S.2465A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include all public clinics for the distri...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2472A bill to amend the U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15464-15465)
S.RES.405A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1965A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...12/12/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.RES.402A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
S.CON.RES.58A concurrent resolution welcoming First Minister Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin...12/06/2007Received in the House.
S.1178A bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and furthe...12/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
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.2405A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743)
S.2401A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refund of motor fuel excise taxes fo...12/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.367A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom an...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2369A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493)
S.2337A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14289-14290)
S.2318A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...11/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 476.
S.2314A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible f...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13998-13999)
S.2293A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...11/02/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
11/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
S.2279A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.
10/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641)
S.2257A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13521-13522)
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.2243A bill to strongly encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to end its support for institutions t...10/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13454-13455)
S.1778A bill to authorize certain activities of the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.
10/19/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
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.1373A bill to provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science park...10/18/2007Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hearings held.
S.RES.353A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of a sovereign, democrat...10/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2176A bill to promote the development of Native American small business concerns, and for other purpo...10/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S.2182A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to mental health services.
10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12993-12994)
S.2188A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a prospective payment system ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12998-12999)
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2170A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant...10/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.968A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the preven...10/09/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Sen...
S.831A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an...10/03/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
S.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.2123A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1105A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089)
S.1543A bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy ...09/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-246.
S.1855A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief to individuals from the penal...09/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11739-11742)
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.647A bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, and for other purposes.
09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2049A bill to prohibit the implementation of policies to prohibit States from providing quality healt...09/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11513)
S.RES.222A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
09/10/2007Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.1259A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for developing countries...09/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11267-11268)
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.849A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...09/04/2007Received in the House.
S.J.RES.16A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/29/2007By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
S.1183A bill to enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quali...08/03/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1988A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against income tax...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2002A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify certain provisions applicable to re...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10931-10932)
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.1952A bill to provide a Federal tax exemption for forest conservation bonds, and for other purposes. ...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.1967A bill to provide administrative ease and incentives for increased saving by Americans, and for o...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.1925A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act, to prevent credit card issuers from taking unfair advan...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10614)
S.RES.276A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...07/31/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.278A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the announcement of the Russian Federat...07/31/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10528-...
S.1895A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
S.1258A bill to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the secu...07/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. ...
S.1430A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
S.1871A bill to provide for special transfers of funds to States to promote certain improvements in Sta...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9920-9921)
S.1651A bill to assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their associa...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9768-9771)
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.761A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...07/19/2007Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
S.1793A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for property owners who...07/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9472)
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.1753A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the co...07/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8798)
S.1754A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a workplace wellness education campa...07/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1743A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limitation on contribution...06/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8713-8714)
S.1715A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate discriminatory copayment rate...06/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8618)
S.RES.259A resolution commending the Oregon State University baseball team for winning the 2007 College Wo...06/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.1678A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home healt...06/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8237-8239)
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.1104A bill to increase the number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitt...06/15/2007Signed by President.
S.1618A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the production of a cel...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1621A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1623A bill to require the withholding of United States contributions to the United Nations until the ...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7742-7743)
S.1604A bill to increase the number of well-educated nurses, and for other purposes.
06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7641)
S.1605A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
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.1594A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to improve port safety and security for especially ...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7554)
S.1588A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197...06/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.171A resolution memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the United States flag to half-staff o...06/11/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1575A bill to encourage the effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes...06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.CON.RES.37A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.
06/07/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7389-7390)
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.1495A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6864-6865)
S.1514A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875)
S.RES.214A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately release D...