Biography
STEVENS, Theodore F. (Ted), a Senator from Alaska; born in Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind., November 18, 1923; attended Oregon State College and Montana State College; graduated, University of California, Los Angeles 1947; graduated, Harvard Law School 1950; served in the United States Army Air Corps in the Second World War in China 1943-1946; admitted to the bar in California in 1950, to the District of Columbia bar in 1951, and to the Alaska bar in 1957; practiced law in Fairbanks, Alaska 1953; legislative counsel, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C., 1956; assistant to the Secretary of the Interior 1958; chief counsel, Department of the Interior 1960; returned to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1961 and practiced law; elected to State house of representatives in 1964; reelected in 1966, serving as speaker pro tempore and majority leader; appointed on December 24, 1968, as a Republican to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of E.L. Bartlett, and was subsequently elected in a special election on November 3, 1970, to complete the unexpired term ending January 3, 1973; reelected in 1972, 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996 and 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009; Republican whip (1977-1985); president pro tempore (2003-); chair, Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (Ninety-fourth Congress), Select Committee on Ethics (Ninety-eighth and Ninety-ninth Congresses), Committee on Rules and Administration (One Hundred Fourth Congress [January 3, 1995-September 12, 1995]); Committee on Governmental Affairs (One Hundred Fourth Congress [September 12, 1995-January 2, 1997]), Committee on Appropriations (One Hundred Fifth and One Hundred Sixth Congresses, One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 20, 2001-June 6, 2001], One Hundred Eighth Congress); Committee on Commerce, Science, and Technology (One Hundred Ninth Congress).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2232A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a demonstration program to adapt the less...02/27/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2645A bill to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Under Secretary of ...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.RES.433A resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless wor...01/29/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.17A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
S.RES.419A resolution honoring the life and extraordinary contributions of Diane Wolf.
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.64A concurrent resolution commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16018)
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.CON.RES.57A concurrent resolution honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to so...12/03/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14705)
S.1000A bill to enhance the Federal Telework Program.
11/14/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342....
S.RES.380A resolution recognizing Hostelling International USA for 75 years of service to intercultural un...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1769A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to facilitate number portability in order to incre...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.RES.296A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".
08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1815A bill to assure compliance with basic standards for all-terrain vehicles in the United States, a...07/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.RES.132A resolution recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for 65 years of service to the United States.
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1526A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to develop standards for general service lamps that will...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6895)
S.1527A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for renovation and cons...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.208A resolution encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapa...05/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1368A bill to amend the Denali Commission Act of 1998 to modify the authority of the Commission.
05/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6018)
S.205A bill to grant rights-of-way for electric transmission lines over certain Native allotments in t...05/03/2007Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.80A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for 8 weeks of paid leave for Federal emp...03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
S.1072A bill to require Federal agencies to conduct their environmental, transportation, and energy-rel...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4210)
S.39A bill to establish a coordinated national ocean exploration program within the National Oceanic ...03/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.93A bill to authorize NTIA to borrow against anticipated receipts of the Digital Television and Pub...03/26/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.RES.49A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska into the Uni...03/23/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.880A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to provide for 8 weeks of paid leave...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.49A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the carriage of child pornography by vi...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.92A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisition and use of co...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.94A bill to protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging by merchants with respect...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.101A bill to update and reinvigorate universal service provided under the Communications Act of 1934...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.183A bill to require the establishment of a corporate average fuel economy standard for passenger au...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S168-169)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1738A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.J.RES.28A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with ...05/08/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
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.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.2972A bill to reauthorize and modernize the Federal Aviation Administration.
05/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 726.
S.2973A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 727.
S.2958A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712)
S.2963A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3715-3716)
S.2938A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for membe...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.431A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....04/28/2008By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-332.
S.RES.497A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei...04/28/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2324A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the I...04/24/2008Received in the House.
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.2688A bill to improve the protections afforded under Federal law to consumers from contaminated seafo...04/24/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3...
S.2907A bill to establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties for the enfor...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.526A resolution designating April 20 through 26, 2008, as "National Community Health Aide, Community...04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.528A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.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.1680A bill to provide for the inclusion of certain non-Federal land in the Izembek National Wildlife ...04/15/2008Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
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.RES.512A resolution honoring the life of Charlton Heston.
04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951)
S.RES.468A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".
04/09/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent Vote.
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.505A resolution commending the University of Kansas men's basketball team for winning the 2008 Natio...04/08/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.RES.489A resolution designating April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month.
03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.694A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ...03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
S.1580A bill to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
03/13/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.2758A bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2770A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system b...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
S.RES.482A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163-2164)
S.2734A bill to aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgag...03/11/2008Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.1846A bill to improve defense cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
03/10/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1790)
S.2663A bill to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for childre...03/07/2008S.AMDT.4143 Amendment SA 4143, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.
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.472A resolution commending the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at a...03/04/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1578A bill to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establis...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.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.781A bill to extend the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to collect Do-Not-Call Registry fe...02/15/2008Became Public Law No: 110-188.
S.2652A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum ...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1068)
S.2630A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide in...02/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
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.RES.450A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the Cowboy".
02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S984)
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.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.2619A bill to protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks.
02/11/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.
S.2614A bill to facilitate the development, demonstration, and implementation of technology for the use...02/08/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S818-819)
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.1892A bill to reauthorize the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
02/05/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.2168A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity...02/04/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.2323A bill to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research, development,...01/31/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
S.2575A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.2565A bill to establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty ...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S447-448)
S.2570A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to authorize waivers by the Commissioner of S...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449)
S.RES.429A resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless wor...01/29/2008Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2400A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.RES.415A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of William Karnet "Bill" Willi...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2096A bill to amend the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act to eliminate the automatic removal of telephon...12/17/2007The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
S.2453A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify requirements relating to non...12/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.400A resolution to designate Friday, November 23, 2007, as "Native American Heritage Day" in honor o...12/11/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143)
S.RES.397A resolution recognizing the 2007-2008 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology and ce...12/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.394A resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Association for Ca...12/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.704A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification ...12/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
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.1780A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent prog...12/05/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
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.1581A bill to establish an interagency committee to develop an ocean acidification research and monit...12/04/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30...
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.2340A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal ...11/16/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
S.1881A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections...11/15/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S.1970A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, a National Resource Center o...11/15/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment i...
S.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
S.RES.368A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 20th Regular Meeting of the Internat...11/14/2007Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.378A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.589A bill to provide for the transfer of certain Federal property to the United States Paralympics, ...11/13/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.2322A bill to amend the International Center Act to authorize the lease or sublease of certain proper...11/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14067-16068)
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.1582A bill to reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, and for other purposes...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
11/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
S.2198A bill to require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certif...10/31/2007Received in the House.
S.2252A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for host families of ...10/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.357A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Aware...10/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.351A resolution designating the week beginning October 21, 2007, as "National Character Counts Week"...10/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.456A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.RES.348A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
10/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.1808A bill to authorize the exchange of certain land in Denali National Park in the State of Alaska. ...09/27/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.RES.336A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl...09/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.CON.RES.12A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celeb...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.1233A bill to provide and enhance intervention, rehabilitative treatment, and services to veterans wi...09/20/2007Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
S.1771A bill to increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by requiring the use of proper anti-entr...09/20/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.1089A bill to amend the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act to allow the Federal Coordinator for Alaska N...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1692A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
09/14/2007Received in the House.
S.2017A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for national energy efficiency...09/12/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-195.
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.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.RES.269A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee shoul...08/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.RES.273A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issu...08/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1300A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviatio...08/03/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.1766A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other pu...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10775, S10776)
S.1936A bill to provide for a plebiscite on the future status of Puerto Rico.
08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1944A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793)
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.RES.285A resolution designating September 9, 2007, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awarene...07/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.286A resolution recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters to contain numerous wildfires through...07/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1852A bill to designate the Friday after Thanksgiving of each year as "Native American Heritage Day" ...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9777-9778)
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.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.1746A bill to provide for the recognition of certain Native communities and the settlement of certain...06/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8742)
S.890A bill to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Me...06/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri...
S.RES.249A resolution honoring the life of Ruth Bell Graham.
06/22/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1681A bill to provide for a paid family and medical leave insurance program, and for other purposes. ...06/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8241-8242)
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.RES.185A resolution supporting the ideals and values of the Olympic Movement.
06/20/2007Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.215A resolution designating September 25, 2007, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.RES.243A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and the considerable ...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.381A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to invest...06/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment...
S.1609A bill to provide the necessary authority to the Secretary of Commerce for the establishment and ...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7645)
S.CON.RES.10A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Col...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
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.1583A bill to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other coral conservation p...06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.1584A bill to reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act, and for other purposes...06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.RES.223A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of the members of the Monuments, Fine Arts...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7195-7196)
S.1546A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat gold, silver, platinum, and palladium,...06/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.1493A bill to promote innovation and basic research in advanced information and communications techno...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6862)
S.1502A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1515A bill to establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6877)
S.RES.216A resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Association for Ca...05/24/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6898)
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.130A resolution designating July 28, 2007, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
05/21/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.205A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.196A resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter G...05/14/2007Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.RES.197A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.
05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072)
S.RES.198A resolution designating May 15, 2007, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
05/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.28A concurrent resolution congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the Unit...05/10/2007Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
S.RES.150A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei...05/02/2007Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (...
S.1236A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding highly qualified tea...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5215-5216)
S.1223A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support ef...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5019, S5106-5107)
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1146A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for veterans who live in rur...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4692-4693)
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.158A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".
04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1125A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment i...04/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1128A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Summer of Service S...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4606-4607)
S.1132A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes to receive charitable co...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4612)
S.RES.149A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...04/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.664A bill to provide adequate funding for local governments harmed by Hurricane Katrina of 2005 or H...03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Disaster Reco...
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...03/30/2007Received in the House.
S.1026A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the...03/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.1076A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviatio...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4213-4214)
S.1001A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/28/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
S.1020A bill to move toward energy independence through a coordinated development of renewable energy s...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.991A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M...03/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838)
S.988A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l...03/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.122A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.969A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.
03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3615-3616)
S.RES.117A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/22/2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
S.CON.RES.20A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduc...03/16/2007Received in the House.
S.779A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3194-3195)
S.896A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to increase the number ...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3204-3206)
S.RES.95A resolution designating March 25, 2007, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/15/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.109A resolution congratulating the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team for winning the 2007 Na...03/15/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.881A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
S.RES.103A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for...03/09/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.807A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 t...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.815A bill to provide health care benefits to veterans with a service-connected disability at non-Dep...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2909-2910)
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