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Biography
SNOWE, Olympia Jean, a Representative and a Senator from Maine; born Olympia Jean Boucles, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, February 21, 1947; attended St. Basil’s Academy, Garrison, N.Y. 1962; graduated from Edward Little High School, Auburn Maine 1965; B.A., University of Maine, Orono 1969; businesswoman; district office manager for Representative William S. Cohen; Auburn board of voter registration 1971-1973; served in Maine house of representatives 1973-1976; served in Maine State senate 1976-1978; delegate, Maine State Republican convention 1976; delegate, Republican National Convention 1976; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-sixth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 1995); was not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 1994,

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3682A bill to provide incentives to small business concerns for innovative energy-efficient technolog...10/02/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10489)
S.3677A bill to establish a Special Joint Task Force on Financial Crimes.
10/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10338)
S.3655A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from an employee's gross income any ...09/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10177)
S.3517A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service...09/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9028)
S.3522A bill to establish a Federal Board of Certification to enhance the transparency, credibility, an...09/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9032-9033)
S.3440A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety.
08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.3441A bill to provide certain requirements for the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of ...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3371A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the deduction for use of a portion ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7908-7909)
S.2607A bill to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
07/30/2008Signed by President.
S.3282A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide assistance to States to establish and im...07/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3191A bill to develop and promote a comprehensive plan for a national strategy to address harmful alg...06/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6162-6163)
S.3170A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release o...06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1682A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the management of medical care for membe...06/17/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
S.662A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3102A bill to establish the Small Business Information Security Task Force, and for other purposes. ...06/09/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5391)
S.3087A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the home loan guara...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5210-5211)
S.3068A bill to require equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, and contrac...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4803-4804)
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.2902A bill to ensure the independent operation of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Admini...04/29/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.2931A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt complex rehabilitation products ...04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3510)
S.2910A bill to require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges receiv...04/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3404-3405)
S.2896A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a temporary reduction in the tax...04/21/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2882A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the presentation of a flag of the Un...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154)
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.2865A bill to permit qualified withdrawals from a capital construction fund account under chapter 535...04/15/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3031)
S.2687A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance beneficiary protections under p...03/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2669A bill to provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program, a...02/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.2661A bill to prohibit the collection of identifying information of individuals by false, fraudulent,...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1126-1127)
S.RES.456A resolution directing the United States to undertake bilateral discussions with Canada to negoti...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1074-1075)
S.2608A bill to make improvements to the Small Business Act.
02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S790-791)
S.2552A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a stimulus to small business by incr...01/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2506A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify a provision relating to the Nort...12/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2406A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States to obtain reimbursement und...12/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14743)
S.950A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.2282A bill to increase the number of full-time personnel of the Consumer Product Safety Commission as...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13687)
S.2288A bill to establish portfolio quality standards, improve lender oversight by the Small Business A...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13689)
S.2297A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations w...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13701)
S.2298A bill to prohibit an applicant from obtaining a low-power FM license if an applicant has engaged...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13701-13702)
S.2299A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an advisory committee to develop reco...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13702)
S.2249A bill to establish the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, and for other purposes. ...10/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.459A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies...10/04/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.RES.341A resolution concerning the recent forest fires in Greece.
10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12441-12442)
S.1960A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to improve surety bond guarantees, and ...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10805-10806)
S.1773A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to regulate payroll tax deposit agents.
07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9138)
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.1690A bill to establish a 4-year pilot program to provide information and educational materials to sm...06/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8361-8362)
S.1670A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the management of medical care for membe...06/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8077-8078)
S.1656A bill to authorize loans for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency projects under the E...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7897)
S.1632A bill to ensure that vessels of the United States conveyed to eligible recipients for educationa...06/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7812-7813)
S.1622A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to reevaluate the band plans for the uppe...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7742)
S.857A bill to redesignate the project for navigation, Saco River, Maine, as an anchorage area.
06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
S.1587A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a special depreciation allowance for reuse and...06/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1571A bill to reform the essential air service program, and for other purposes.
06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7344)
S.1579A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act.
06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7366-7367)
S.1504A bill to revalue the LIFO inventories of major integrated oil companies.
05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1388A bill to establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program in the State of Maine...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6069-6070)
S.1336A bill to provide for an assessment of the achievement by the Government of Iraq of benchmarks fo...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5736-5737)
S.1250A bill to direct the United States Trade Representative to conduct an investigation of the person...04/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5308-5309)
S.246A bill to enhance compliance assistance for small business.
04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5175-5176)
S.269A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and permanently extend the expensin...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5175-5176)
S.270A bill to permit startup partnerships and S corporations to elect taxable years other than requir...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5175-5176)
S.271A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery period for the de...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5175-5176)
S.1153A bill to require assessment of the impact on small business concerns of rules relating to intern...04/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4838)
S.1144A bill to provide for an assessment of the achievements by the Government of Iraq of benchmarks f...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4683-4685)
S.358A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...04/10/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.1069A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early detection, diagnosis, and treatment...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4208-4209)
S.942A bill to modify the boundaries for a certain empowerment zone designation.
03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391-3392)
S.943A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the period for which the designation ...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391-3392)
S.CON.RES.14A concurrent resolution commemorating the 85th anniversary of the founding of the American Hellen...03/19/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.904A bill to provide additional relief for small business owners ordered to active duty as members o...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3211-3212)
S.852A bill to deauthorize the project for navigation, Tenants Harbor, Maine.
03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
S.853A bill to deauthorize the project for navigation, Northeast Harbor, Maine.
03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
S.854A bill to modify the project for navigation, Union River, Maine.
03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
S.855A bill to deauthorize a certain portion of the project for navigation, Rockland Harbor, Maine.
03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
S.856A bill to terminate authorization for the project for navigation, Rockport Harbor, Maine.
03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3066-3067)
S.822A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend certain energy-related ta...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2918-2919)
S.695A bill to amend the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to allow for certain claims of na...02/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2279)
S.612A bill to improve the health of women through the establishment of Offices of Women's Health with...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.599A bill to improve the disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration, and for other p...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1976-1977)
S.555A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow small businesses to set up simple cafe...02/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1857-1859)
S.RES.36A resolution honoring women's health advocate Cynthia Boles Dailard.
02/08/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.518A bill to amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to require the Statistics Commissioner ...02/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.74A resolution designating each of February 7, 2007, and February 6, 2008, as "National Women and G...02/07/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1717)
S.460A bill to make determinations by the United States Trade Representative under title III of the Tr...01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1436-1437)
S.250A bill to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries and to guarantee acce...01/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S389-390)
S.218A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the income threshold used to calculat...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S289-290)


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.431A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....10/03/2008Presented to President.
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.1582A bill to reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, and for other purposes...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.3023A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and enhance compensation and pension, ho...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.RES.616A resolution reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.
10/02/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.1924A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disabil...10/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
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.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.2685A bill to prohibit cigarette manufacturers from making claims or representations based on data de...09/26/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
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.3160A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purpose...09/25/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.1387A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to provide for gre...09/24/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.RES.551A resolution celebrating 75 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation.
09/24/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9436-9437)
S.RES.684A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
09/24/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1843A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employmen...09/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.RES.598A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead ...09/23/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.3528A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in ...09/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.676A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
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.3527A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize advance appropriations for certain med...09/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9037-9038)
S.RES.667A resolution designating September 2008 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
09/18/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2907A bill to establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties for the enfor...09/17/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.3505A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of home infusi...09/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2561A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a theme study to identify sites and re...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. Withou...
S.2332A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...09/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.3490A bill to amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to reauthorize the Act.
09/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.2998A bill to require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telep...09/10/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held.
S.3362A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
08/22/2008Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Kerry under authority of th...
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.3442A bill to reauthorize the National Oilheat Reliance Alliance Act of 2000, and for other purposes....08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.RES.625A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.
08/01/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
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.3298A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protectio...07/31/2008Became Public Law No: 110-299.
S.3375A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of nove...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7914-7915)
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.3368A bill to promote industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, ...07/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7786)
S.RES.632A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international c...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7789-7790)
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/29/2008Signed 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.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.3323A bill to provide weatherization and home heating assistance to low income households, and to pro...07/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2657A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to prescribe regulations to reduce the incidence of v...07/22/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.RES.615A resolution urging the Government of Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the ...07/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6944-6945)
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.3269A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish an award program to honor achievements i...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6870-6871)
S.3273A bill to promote the international deployment of clean technology, and for other purposes.
07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6873)
S.3277A bill to amend title 31 of the United States Code to require that Federal children's programs be...07/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
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.576A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
07/11/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
S.3246A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to set t...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6567)
S.3249A bill to restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on mobi...07/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6571)
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.2555A bill to permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from...06/27/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
S.3223A bill to establish a small business energy emergency disaster loan program.
06/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6328-6329)
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.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.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.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.3138A bill to prohibit text message spam.
06/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.1926A bill to establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infrastruct...06/12/2008Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
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.3122A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for the regulation of oil commodities marke...06/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1329A bill to extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, to provide improved visitor servic...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.RES.589A resolution designating the week beginning June 9, 2008, as "National Health Information Technol...06/10/2008Submitted 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...06/03/2008Received in the House.
S.2307A bill to amend the Global Change Research Act of 1990, and for other purposes.
06/03/2008Star Print ordered on on the bill as reported.
S.J.RES.17A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec...06/03/2008Signed by President.
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.3029A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act ...05/23/2008Presented to President.
S.1581A bill to establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monit...05/22/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.3059A bill to permit commercial trucks to use certain highways of the Interstate System to provide si...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4797-4798)
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.RES.567A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/22/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.575A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for veteran entrepreneurs.
05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4807)
S.RES.577A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the use of gasoline and other fuels by ...05/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.879A bill to amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.
05/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.RES.541A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abus...05/21/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4705-4...
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.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/19/2008Received in the House.
S.3026A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act ...05/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S.3006A bill to establish procedures for the expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals b...05/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
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.557A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.CON.RES.81A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.
05/08/2008Received in the House.
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.CON.RES.80A concurrent resolution urging the President to designate a National Airborne Day in recognition ...05/07/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3907)
S.2957A bill to modernize credit union net worth standards, advance credit union efforts to promote eco...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3708-3710)
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.524A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...04/28/2008Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.536A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, an organization ...04/28/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2908A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security ac...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2883A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154-3155)
S.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.RES.520A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".
04/17/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
S.1256A bill to amend the Small Business Act to reauthorize loan programs under that Act, and for other...04/16/2008Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
S.2684A bill to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8