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BROWNBACK, Sam Dale, a Representative and a Senator from Kansas; born in Garnett, Kans., September 12, 1956; grew up on his family’s farm near Parker, Kans., and graduated from Prairie View High School, Linn County, Kans.; graduated from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kans., in 1979; received law degree from University of Kansas, Lawrence, in 1982; administrator, broadcaster, teacher, attorney and author; Kansas Secretary of Agriculture 1986-1993; White House Fellow detailed to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative 1990-1991; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth Congress and began serving January 3, 1995; not a candidate for reelection to the United States House of Representatives in 1996, but was elected to the United States Senate in a special election on November

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.RES.641A resolution congratulating the Focus on the Family radio program for its induction into the Nati...07/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.RES.633A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the deterioration of respect for privacy and h...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7790-7791)
S.3303A bill to require automobile manufacturers to ensure that not less than 80 percent of the automob...07/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7017-7018)
S.3058A bill to prohibit the importation of certain products that contain or are derived from columbite...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3046A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval sys...05/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4625)
S.2675A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Greenway...05/12/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)
S.1810A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the provision of scientifically sound i...04/21/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
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.RES.483A resolution recognizing the first weekend of May 2008 as "Ten Commandments Weekend".
03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2164)
S.2690A bill to authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile f...03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2518A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the individual income tax by provid...12/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.399A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that certain benchmarks must be met before certai...12/10/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15077-15078)
S.2417A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the inscription "In God We Trust" to app...12/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2358A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human-animal hybrids.
11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14490-14491)
S.2075A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to revi...09/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.J.RES.4A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived polic...06/18/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment and with a preamble. Wi...
S.1534A bill to hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its human rights record and to support ...05/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.1405A bill to enhance the ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their commun...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.175A resolution recognizing the 59th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
04/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.12A joint resolution providing for the recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel ...04/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR...
S.1036A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit human cloning.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4173-4174)
S.RES.84A resolution observing February 23, 2007, as the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave ...03/23/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.CON.RES.23A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that provisions that provoke veto threat...03/22/2007Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3631)
S.816A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase tax benefits for parents with child...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.568A bill to prohibit deceptive conduct in the rating of video and computer games, and for other pur...02/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.415A bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system ...01/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.356A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced...01/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S842-843)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
08/01/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 927.
S.3061A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.622A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3322A bill to provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midw...07/30/2008S.AMDT.5254 Referred to the Committee on Finance. To make a technical correction.
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.1353A bill to nullify the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, ...07/29/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.3337A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out conservation reserve program notice C...07/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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.3257A bill to extend immigration programs to promote legal immigration and for other purposes.
07/14/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 875.
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.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.3203A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Department of Defense on the KC-X tanker contract, and...06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.J.RES.43A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to ma...06/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.598A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead ...06/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6025)
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.3159A bill to require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitutio...06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3151A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to priority review vouchers...06/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5760)
S.RES.584A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/17/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5703-5704)
S.890A bill to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Me...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.3111A bill to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for ...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3114A bill to provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures, to improve conditions of detention...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum ...
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.3056A bill to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil, and for other purposes.
05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.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.3008A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F...05/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.CON.RES.82A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
05/12/2008Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.CON.RES.72A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. ...05/08/2008Received in the House.
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.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.2135A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or ...05/06/2008Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
S.2946A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn child an insurable dependent fo...04/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.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.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.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.RES.470A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Ch...04/14/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2...
S.1969A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determin...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri...
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.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.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.2788A bill to impose admitting privilege requirements with respect to physicians who perform abortion...03/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.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.2748A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish physical activity guidelin...03/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2001)
S.RES.480A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the esta...03/12/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2009)
S.2743A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of financial s...03/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.2689A bill to amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportatio...03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.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.2672A bill to provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communi...02/27/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1272-1273)
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.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.2623A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize travel and transportation allowances f...02/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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.RES.432A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
S.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.RES.431A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
01/29/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457)
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.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.416A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent mi...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2475A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide an exception fo...12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15468)
S.2477A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual ...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.405A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.911A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...12/12/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.402A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
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.2421A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits to individuals who have...12/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14850-14851)
S.1327A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.
12/05/2007Received in the House.
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.2401A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refund of motor fuel excise taxes fo...12/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.2363A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and r...11/16/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
S.2378A bill to authorize the voluntary purchase of certain properties in Treece, Kansas, endangered by...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14627)
S.RES.367A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom an...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2365A bill to require educational institutions that receive Federal funds to obtain the affirmative, ...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2372A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on cert...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.384A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont...11/15/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2243A bill to strongly encourage the Government of Saudi Arabia to end its support for institutions t...10/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13454-13455)
S.38A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of r...10/24/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2218A bill to provide for the award of a military service medal to members of the Armed Forces who we...10/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13263)
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2020A bill to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2010, to r...10/15/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and an amendment to t...
S.2152A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I...10/15/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.2161A bill to ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust ...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.831A bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in an...10/03/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2128A bill to make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on e...10/03/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
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.RES.339A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.
10/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2070A bill to prevent Government shutdowns.
09/20/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 380.
S.1855A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief to individuals from the penal...09/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11739-11742)
S.CON.RES.47A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an ind...09/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668)
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.1772A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 South Elm Str...08/04/2007Received in the House.
S.1060A bill to reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibu...08/02/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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.1951A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.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.RES.87A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should declare lung cancer a p...08/02/2007Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.RES.203A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influe...08/02/2007Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
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.RES.276A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...07/31/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.1430A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...07/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
S.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.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.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.RES.231A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressin...06/19/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7845-7846)
S.1563A bill to require the disclosure of certain activities relating to the petroleum industry of Suda...06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7337-7338)
S.CON.RES.37A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.
06/07/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7389-7390)
S.1134A bill to maximize transparency and accountability for direct appropriations to non-Federal entit...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.1532A bill to extend tax relief to the residents and businesses of an area with respect to which a ma...05/25/2007Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendme...
S.1423A bill to extend tax relief to the residents and businesses of an area with respect to which a ma...05/24/2007S.AMDT.1193 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.CON.RES.29A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their playe...05/14/2007Received in the House.
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.RES.190A resolution expressing the condolences of the Nation to the community of Greensburg, Kansas.
05/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.162A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and wom...05/01/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5437-5438)
S.1246A bill to establish and maintain a wildlife global animal information network for surveillance in...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5221)
S.1175A bill to end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. ...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.1155A bill to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate.
04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694)
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.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.731A bill to develop a methodology for, and complete, a national assessment of geological storage ca...04/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.962A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and improve the carbon capture and s...04/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
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.1093A bill to reward the hard work and risk of individuals who choose to live in and help preserve Am...04/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4439-4440)
S.RES.92A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of soldiers of Israel held capti...04/12/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4456-4...
S.343A bill to extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.
04/11/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without am...
S.1033A bill to assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing f...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4169)
S.1056A bill to provide for a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments f...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4188)
S.RES.136A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the seizure by the Government of Iran ...03/29/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.948A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for the establishment of a pro...03/28/2007Star Print ordered on S. 948.
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.1012A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to assure meaningful disclosures of the terms ...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.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.893A bill to allow a State to combine certain funds and enter into a performance agreement with the ...03/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.106A resolution calling on the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States refl...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3144-3145)
S.CON.RES.19A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the nuclear program of Iran.
03/14/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3145-3146)
S.839A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude amounts received as a military basic...03/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.773A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
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.CON.RES.16A concurrent resolution calling on the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) ...03/06/2007Received in the House.
S.746A bill to establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education...03/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.747A bill to terminate the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and for other purposes.
03/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2560-2561)
S.700A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit to individuals who enter into a...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2357-2358)
S.615A bill to provide the nonimmigrant spouses and children of nonimmigrant aliens who perished in th...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2043)
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.561A bill to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1904)
S.RES.77A resolution expressing support for the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic. ...02/12/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1868)
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.
S.469A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contribu...01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1457)
S.388A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with w...01/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.351A bill to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from ...01/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.339A bill to promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing th...01/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.