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Biography
BURR, Richard M., a Representative and a Senator from North Carolina; born in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Va., November 30, 1955; graduated from Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem, N.C., 1974; B.A., Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C., 1978; unsuccessful candidate for election to the One Hundred Third Congress in 1992; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-January 3, 2005); was not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives, but was elected to the United States Senate in 2004 for term beginning January 3, 2005.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3178A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize dental insurance for veterans and surv...06/23/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5964-5965)
S.3167A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which veterans, the...06/19/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5837-5838)
S.3127A bill to reauthorize the Select Agent Program by amending the Public Health Service Act and the ...06/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.CON.RES.89A concurrent resolution authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the ...06/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5529-5530)
S.2674A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve and enhance procedures for the r...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.2640A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance and improve insurance, housing, labor an...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2573A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require a program of mental health care and reha...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S493-496)
S.2567A bill to provide Federal reimbursement to State and local governments for a limited sales, use, ...01/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1916A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the program for the sanctuary system for ...12/26/2007Signed by President.
S.RES.412A resolution commending the Appalachian State University Mountaineers of Boone, North Carolina, f...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.413A resolution commending the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons of Winston-Salem, North Carolina...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2357A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Perquimans River and the tributar...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2364A bill to adjust the boundaries of Pisgah National Forest in McDowell County, North Carolina.
11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.375A resolution amending Senate Resolution 400, 94th Congress, and Senate Resolution 445, 108th Cong...11/13/2007Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14300)
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.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.1804A bill to enhance the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond t...07/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9475-9476)
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.1057A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the New River in ...05/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.957A bill to provide for the collection and maintenance of amniotic fluid and placental stem cells f...03/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.874A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a financial assistance program to faci...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.850A bill to improve sharing of immigration information among Federal, State, and local law enforcem...03/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.765A bill to establish a grant program to improve high school graduation rates and prepare students ...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2696-2697)
S.593A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to provide supportive ...02/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.2617A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2008, the rates of compensation for veterans with...06/26/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3207A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed ...06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...06/23/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
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.3144A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
S.617A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.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.3118A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to preserve beneficiary access to...06/12/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 776.
S.RES.576A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
06/12/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.J.RES.41A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...06/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5632-5633)
S.CON.RES.90A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in th...06/12/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5634)
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.3113A bill to reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use in the Cape Ha...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2162A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...06/04/2008Received in the House.
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.579A resolution designating the week beginning May 26, 2008, as "National Hurricane Preparedness Wee...05/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.85A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckl...05/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.559A resolution designating May 15, 2008, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.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.RES.551A resolution celebrating 75 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation.
05/06/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3801-3802)
S.1760A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Healthy Start Initiative.
05/05/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.2927A bill to increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acqui...04/28/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.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.2890A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a highway fuel tax holiday.
04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3161-3162)
S.999A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...04/16/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
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.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.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.2835A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the purchase of health insurance with ...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2818A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.1042A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...03/13/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.2768A bill to provide a temporary increase in the maximum loan guaranty amount for certain housing lo...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2150)
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2749A bill to ensure that the highest priority for HIV/AIDS-related funding is saving lives most imme...03/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.2717A bill to provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enfo...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.
S.2719A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the u...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604.
S.2722A bill to prohibit aliens who are repeat drunk drivers from obtaining legal status or immigration...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
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.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.2596A bill to rescind funds appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, for the City ...02/11/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
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.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.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
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.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.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.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.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.2460A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249)
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.2376A bill to establish a demonstration project to provide for patient-centered medical homes to impr...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14621-14622)
S.2394A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public noti...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14640)
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.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.2348A bill to ensure control over the United States border and to strengthen enforcement of the immig...11/14/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.
S.CON.RES.51A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.RES.370A resolution supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.
11/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
11/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
S.RES.363A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the treatment of Social Security "notch...11/01/2007Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13711)
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.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.RES.350A resolution honoring the achievements of Mario R. Capecchi, Sir Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smit...10/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2172A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to p...10/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12941)
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.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.RES.321A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...09/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
S.2067A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to recreational vessels.
09/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2056A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11593)
S.RES.309A resolution commending the Appalachian State University Mountaineers of Boone, North Carolina, f...09/06/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11218-11219)
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.496A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...08/04/2007Received in the House.
S.898A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease resear...08/03/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1183A bill to enhance and further research into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the quali...08/03/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1995A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1996A bill to reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001, and for other purpo...08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1944A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793)
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.298A resolution commending the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina for holding a 3-day celebration ...08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.1895A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
S.1827A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment to pharmacies un...07/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9619)
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.488A bill to revise the boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in the State of No...07/12/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.1702A bill to promote employment of individuals with severe disabilities through Federal Government c...06/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8613)
S.1615A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities.
06/25/2007Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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.RES.251A resolution honoring the firefighters and other public servants who responded to the fire in Cha...06/22/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.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.1587A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a special depreciation allowance for reuse and...06/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1540A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for the transportation ...06/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7073-7074)
S.1544A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality and efficiency of h...06/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7076)
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.1505A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the approval of biosimilars, and for...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6867)
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.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.1428A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medi...05/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6308-6309)
S.399A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for pur...05/16/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.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.1335A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the G...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5735-5736)
S.1338A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a two-year moratorium on ce...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5740-5741)
S.1314A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach activities of the Departmen...05/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5923-5925)
S.1301A bill to preserve and protect the free choice of individual employees to form, join, or assist l...05/04/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
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.1239A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 20...04/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.1185A bill to provide grants to States to improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensur...04/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4843-4844)
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.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.1160A bill to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of highly nutritious fruits, vegetables, and o...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4754)
S.1161A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the expansion of medicare cov...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4754-4755)
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.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.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.30A bill to intensify research to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines.
04/16/2007Received in the House.
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.657A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to add requirements regarding trauma care, and for ...03/29/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.1024A bill to improve the underlying science of drug safety decisionmaking and strengthen the ability...03/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.1036A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit human cloning.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4173-4174)
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.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.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.976A bill to secure the promise of personalized medicine for all Americans by expanding and accelera...03/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3708-3710)
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.958A bill to establish an adolescent literacy program.
03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3609-3610)
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.932A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize physical therapists to evalua...03/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.858A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the transportation fringe benefit to ...03/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3067-3068)
S.819A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand tax-free distributions from individua...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2913-2916)
S.787A bill to impose a 2-year moratorium on implementation of a proposed rule relating to the Federal...03/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.778A bill to amend title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to author...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2714-2718)
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.749A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relatin...03/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.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.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.557A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the depreciation classificati...02/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1863-1864)
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.503A bill to establish the SouthEast Crescent Authority, and for other purposes.
02/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.RES.61A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.432A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for kidney disease edu...01/30/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.406A bill to ensure local governments have the flexibility needed to enhance decision-making regardi...01/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.408A bill to recognize the heritage of hunting and provide opportunities for continued hunting on Fe...01/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1240-1241)
S.413A bill to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the Revised Statutes of the United State...01/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.400A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code...01/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1198-1199)
S.402A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for qualified timber gains...01/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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)
S.333A bill to provide for the acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other pur...01/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.302A bill to establish a procedure to safeguard the Social Security Trust Funds.
01/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.26A resolution commending the Appalachian State University football team for winning the 2006 Natio...01/11/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.243A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by red...01/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.211A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and refer...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
S.RES.19A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.
01/09/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.113A bill to make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Depar...01/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
S.43A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to preserve and protect Social Security benef...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.48A bill to return meaning to the Fifth Amendment by limiting the power of eminent domain.
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