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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

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3015A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 S. G Street, L...10/07/2008Signed by President.
S.3554A bill to provide employees of small employers with access to quality, affordable health insuranc...09/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9417-9419)
S.3194A bill to transfer surplus Federal land administered by the Coast Guard in the State of Oregon. ...09/23/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.601A resolution designating October 19 through October 25, 2008, as "National Save for Retirement We...09/18/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.643A resolution calling for greater dialogue between the Dalai Lama and the Government of China rega...09/17/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8960-8...
S.CON.RES.87A concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its decl...09/17/2008Received in the House.
S.3374A bill to establish a commission on veterans and members of the Armed Forces with post traumatic ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7909-7910)
S.3367A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise the timeframe for recognition of...07/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7785)
S.3275A bill to establish a pilot program to preserve affordable housing options for low-income individ...07/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3228A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs.
07/08/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6443)
S.3195A bill to provide assistance to adolescents and young adults with serious mental health disorders...06/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6167-6168)
S.617A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2379A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cancel certain grazing leases on land in Cas...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3138A bill to prohibit text message spam.
06/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.3124A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training...06/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.263A bill to amend the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to reauthorize the participation of ...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.264A bill to authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to participate in the rehabilitation of the Wallowa...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.265A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to c...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.266A bill to provide for the modification of an amendatory repayment contract between the Secretary ...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3079A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide income tax relief for families, and ...06/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3053A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide grants for eligible entities to pr...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4796)
S.3054A bill to require all automobiles manufactured or sold in the United States to be equipped with a...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.3057A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to provide a special displacement allowance for mem...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4797)
S.3007A bill to hold the surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for the war crimes, genocide, and cri...05/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4030)
S.RES.558A resolution designating June 10, 2008, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the co...05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.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.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-373.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...10/03/2008Received in the House.
S.3598A bill to amend titles 46 and 18, United States Code, with respect to the operation of submersibl...10/03/2008Presented to President.
S.1492A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.1738A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.3325A bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. ...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.RES.703A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...10/02/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2162A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...09/30/2008Presented to President.
S.3192A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians of O...09/27/2008Received in the House.
S.RES.660A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government ...09/27/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.690A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the conflict between Russia and Georgi...09/27/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
09/26/2008S.AMDT.3477 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.3608A bill to establish a Salmon Stronghold Partnership program to protect wild Pacific salmon and fo...09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9669)
S.3620A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enable States to carry out quality initiatives, and fo...09/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9685)
S.RES.666A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.
09/26/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.2521A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.
09/24/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
S.3507A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.
09/22/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.3532A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...09/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
S.RES.634A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resoluti...09/22/2008Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consid...
S.RES.673A resolution recognizing the importance of workplace wellness as a strategy to help maximize empl...09/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1070A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...09/18/2008Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute....
S.3155A bill to reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, an...09/18/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3320A bill to amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act, the Indian Tribal Justice Act, the Indian ...09/18/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2875A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to designated States and trib...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3089A bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, to provide for the exchang...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3491A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the effectiveness of rural health care ...09/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.3484A bill to provide for a delay in the phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor...09/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8480-8481)
S.3487A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunitie...09/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.2997A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.
09/11/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.RES.656A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...09/11/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.649A resolution designating September 18, 2008, as "National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Da...09/08/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141-8142)
S.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...08/01/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
S.3429A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an increased mileage rate for charitable...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3446A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of cer...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.627A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of ...08/01/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)
S.J.RES.41A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/01/2008By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
S.3198A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the navigation of submersible or se...07/31/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
S.3274A bill to reauthorize the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, and for other...07/31/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:0...
S.3399A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduction in the rate of ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7954-7955)
S.3416A bill to amend section 40122(a) of title 49, United States Code, to improve the dispute resoluti...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-294.
S.2607A bill to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
07/30/2008Signed by President.
S.3356A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...07/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3359A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the shipping investment withdrawal ru...07/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.3330A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the deduction for domestic production...07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7299)
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3302A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into ...07/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3278A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that no loan may be made from a qual...07/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.RES.44A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
S.2731A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo...07/16/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809-6817, S6820-6857)
S.3272A bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations for the National Institutes of Health for th...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6872)
S.RES.611A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes...07/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.613A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Profes...07/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.3200A bill to develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs.
06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.603A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for propert...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6296-6297)
S.3199A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor main...06/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.602A bill supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
06/25/2008Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:...
S.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...06/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.3177A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees.
06/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...06/20/2008Received in the House.
S.3144A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
S.3101A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions und...06/12/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5539-5564)
S.2942A bill to authorize funding for the National Advocacy Center.
06/04/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
S.1965A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...06/03/2008Received in the House.
S.2829A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...06/03/2008Signed by President.
S.RES.550A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements ma...06/03/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.3055A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rate of the excise tax on certain...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4797)
S.3063A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for S corporation reform, and for ot...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803)
S.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3037A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to improve the educational awards ...05/20/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4488-4489)
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.564A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation f...05/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4185-4186)
S.RES.565A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.
05/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.562A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors as the organization begins its 25th year of se...05/13/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2920A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
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.334A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthi...04/24/2008S.AMDT.4577 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.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.2919A bill to promote the accurate transmission of network traffic identification information.
04/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3407-3408)
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.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.499A resolution urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also the head of the Fa...04/03/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2449)
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.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.2760A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
S.2768A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150)
S.2771A bill to require the president to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010. ...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
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.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.