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Biography
ALEXANDER, Lamar, a Senator from Tennessee; born in Maryville, Tennessee, on July 3, 1940; B.A., Vanderbilt University 1962; J.D., New York University Law School 1965; governor of Tennessee 1979-1987; U.S. secretary of education 1991-1993; elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3400A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the educational assistance available und...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.3225A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit the importation of certain low-level ra...07/07/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2207A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of design...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.RES.592A resolution commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary.
06/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.583A resolution designating June 20, 2008, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and...06/05/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3048A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the allowance of bonus depreciation and...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3049A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the capital gains and dividends rate pe...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2856A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to ...04/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.508A resolution congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for winning the 2...04/09/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2721A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prescribe the binding oath or affirmation ...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 606.
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.2312A bill to amend title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for Sta...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13991-13993, S13995-13996)
S.2289A bill to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, to limit the duration of Federal con...11/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1414A bill to amend the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act to require Stat...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1393A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prescribe the binding oath or affirmation ...05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6129-6130)
S.CON.RES.33A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education. ...05/07/2007Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
S.RES.146A resolution designating June 20, 2007, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and...05/01/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1168A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a regulatory program for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen ...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4759-4764)
S.RES.147A resolution congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for winning the 2...04/12/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1014A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide parental choice for...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.835A bill to redesignate the Federal building located at 167 North Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee...03/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2974)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.496A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-371.
S.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...10/08/2008Signed by President.
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.1738A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.3073A bill to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to improve procedures for...10/02/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3325A bill to enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. ...10/02/2008Presented to President.
S.3661A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Managemen...10/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.694A resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2008, as "National Character Counts Week"...09/27/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
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.3511A bill to direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to ca...09/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.3498A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant mat...09/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
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.3468A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to continue the ability of hospitals to su...09/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.622A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...09/08/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.2746A bill to amend section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Fre...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.3385A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food s...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7933-7934)
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.3407A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize commanders of wounded warrior battalio...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7959-7960)
S.RES.636A resolution recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitud...07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7973)
S.256A bill to harmonize rate setting standards for copyright licenses under section 112 and 114 of ti...07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2500A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings.
07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.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.2730A bill to facilitate the participation of private capital and skills in the strategic, economic, ...07/15/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
S.3240A bill to promote energy production and security in the United States, and for other purposes.
07/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.2146A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part o...06/30/2008Signed by President.
S.3202A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 854.
S.3209A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable...06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
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.3164A bill to amend tile XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce fraud under the Medicare program....06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3153A bill to amend the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978, to require th...06/18/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2262A bill to authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for ot...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.1991A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3084A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a...06/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.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.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.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.568A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Associ...05/15/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2643A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Ag...05/13/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
S.RES.556A resolution congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administra...05/08/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2990A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiarie...05/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3900-3901)
S.717A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005, to restore section 7212 of the Intelligence...04/29/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government M...
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.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.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.518A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness...04/21/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210)
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.2878A bill to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to provide for specifie...04/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2884A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3155)
S.2868A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to replace the diversity visa lot...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.517A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".
04/16/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1921A bill to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for t...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2839A bill to provide emergency relief for United States businesses and industries currently employin...04/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.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.2817A bill to establish the National Park Centennial Fund, and for other purposes.
04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2444-2445)
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.2734A bill to aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgag...03/11/2008Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.2715A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the G...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
S.12A bill to promote home ownership, manufacturing, and economic growth.
03/03/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 587.
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.2668A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.2627A bill to provide for a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and to enha...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S971-972)
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.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2603A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and crim...02/07/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2578A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2566A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for cert...01/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2551A bill to provide for the safe development of a repository at the Yucca Mountain site in the Stat...01/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S285-286)
S.2550A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ...01/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2543A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2488A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...12/31/2007Became Public Law No: 110-175.
S.1523A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from the Capitol power pl...12/19/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
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.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
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.543A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...12/12/2007S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.RES.27A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to th...12/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2408A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require physician utilization of the Me...12/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14788-14789)
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2366A bill to provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing exis...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2368A bill to provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing exis...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.371A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the issuance of State driver's licenses...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14201)
S.2314A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible f...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13998-13999)
S.2303A bill to amend section 435(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the definition of ec...11/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2063A bill to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the economic...10/31/2007Committee on the Budget. Hearings held.
S.2233A bill to provide a permanent deduction for States and local general sales taxes.
10/26/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
S.2250A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize payments for ambulatory surgi...10/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.RES.22A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
S.2209A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese...10/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13153-13154)
S.CON.RES.44A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul...10/19/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1373A bill to provide grants and loan guarantees for the development and construction of science park...10/18/2007Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hearings held.
S.RES.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.558A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2134A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress reports on the status of plannin...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.1545A bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.
10/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12428)
S.1693A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system...10/01/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.1453A bill to extend the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes...09/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 2:30...
S.1709A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide addit...09/27/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.2112A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Invest...09/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.1905A bill to provide for a rotating schedule for regional selection of delegates to a national Presi...09/19/2007Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.849A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening sect...09/04/2007Received in the House.
S.J.RES.16A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/29/2007By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
S.1935A bill to establish a Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal ...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.1954A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
S.1930A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prevent illegal logging practices, and for ot...08/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10621-10622)
S.RES.291A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Historically Black Co...08/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1906A bill to understand and comprehensively address the oral health problems associated with methamp...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.236A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to ...07/31/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1886A bill to provide a refundable and advanceable credit for health insurance through the Internal R...07/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.261A resolution expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contribution...07/24/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.1713A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
07/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.1775A bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that no child ...07/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9138-9140)
S.1748A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...06/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.535A bill to establish an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of ...06/22/2007By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-88.
S.RES.82A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1592A bill to reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.
06/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.37A bill to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive wa...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6551-6553)
S.1465A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare...05/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.15A bill to establish a new budget process to create a comprehensive plan to rein in spending, redu...05/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6463-6464)
S.1437A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
S.1400A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the information and repayment options...05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6139)
S.1401A bill to improve the National Student Loan Data System.
05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6140-6141)
S.1323A bill to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability acti...05/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6011-6012)
S.1312A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-bal...05/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
S.992A bill to achieve emission reductions and cost savings through accelerated use of cost-effective ...05/03/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With writte...
S.1295A bill to amend the African Development Foundation Act to change the name of the Foundation, modi...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.1262A bill to protect students receiving student loans, and for other purposes.
05/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5499-5500)
S.RES.183A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, April 30, 2007, th...05/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.223A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156)
S.1232A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary o...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5209-5210)
S.1190A bill to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information tech...04/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
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.RES.163A resolution designating the third week of April 2007 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness...04/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.164A resolution designating the week beginning April 22, 2007, as "Week of the Young Child".
04/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.14A bill to repeal the sunset on certain tax rates and other incentives and to repeal the individua...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4602-4604)
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.556A bill to reauthorize the Head Start Act, and for other purposes.
04/10/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.1062A bill to establish a congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4203)
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.1003A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical ser...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1019A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for ot...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.133A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.
03/28/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.994A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the deductible and change the method o...03/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3842)
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.959A bill to award a grant to enable Teach for America, Inc., to implement and expand its teaching p...03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3611-3612)
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.935A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
S.914A bill to authorize the States (and subdivisions thereof), the District of Columbia, territories,...03/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.903A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
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.97A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...03/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.727A bill to improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in ...03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2493-2494)
S.691A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the benefits under the Medicare...02/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2277)
S.638A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastru...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.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.563A bill to extend the deadline by which State identification documents shall comply with certain m...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1905-1906)
S.545A bill to improve consumer access to passenger vehicle loss data held by insurers.
02/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.519A bill to modernize and expand the reporting requirements relating to child pornography, to expan...02/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1714-1715)
S.502A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta...02/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.