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Biography
CRAIG, Larry Edwin, a Representative and a Senator from Idaho; born in Council, Adams County, Idaho, July 20, 1945; attended the public schools of Midvale, Idaho; B.A., University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho 1969; graduate work, George Washington University 1970; farmer-rancher; member, Idaho senate 1974-1980; delegate, Idaho State Republican conventions 1976-1978; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-seventh and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1981-January 3, 1991); elected to the United States Senate in 1990; reelected in 1996 and 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009; chair, Senate Republican Policy Committee (1996-2003), Special Committee on Aging (One Hundred Eighth Congress), Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (One Hundred Ninth Congress).
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3516A bill to permit commercial vehicles at weights up to 129,000 pounds to use certain highways of t...09/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9027-9028)
S.220A bill to authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the A & B ...06/11/2008Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
S.2953A bill to provide for the development and inventory of certain outer Continental Shelf resources,...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3701-3704)
S.1802A bill to adjust the boundaries of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in the State of...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2646A bill for the relief of Thomas Stephen Long, Patricia Merryl Long, Stephanie Bianca Long, and Ch...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2582A bill for the relief of Sali Bregaj, Mjaftime Bregaj, and Nertila Bregaj-Swyer.
01/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1803A bill to authorize the exchange of certain land located in the State of Idaho, and for other pur...09/20/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.542A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies to address certa...06/28/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.1441A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities for the Secretary of Veterans...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6404-6405)
S.916A bill to modify the boundary of the Minidoka Internment National Monument, to establish the Mini...05/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.1289A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the salary and terms of judges of the Uni...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5581-5582)
S.1290A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional discretion to the Secretary o...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5583-5584)
S.1293A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for membe...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5585-5586)
S.1265A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for veterans' mortgage life i...05/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5502)
S.1266A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase assistance for veterans interred in cem...05/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5502-5503)
S.779A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3194-3195)
S.815A bill to provide health care benefits to veterans with a service-connected disability at non-Dep...03/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2909-2910)
S.777A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government ...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2713-2714)
S.240A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.
02/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.262A bill to rename the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in the State of Idaho a...02/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.225A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the number of individuals qualifying for ...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S297-298)
S.J.RES.1A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to re...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S186-187)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...10/08/2008Became Public Law No: 110-373.
S.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.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.RES.703A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...10/02/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.666A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.
09/26/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/25/2008Signed by President.
S.2617A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify increases in the rates of compensation fo...09/24/2008Became Public Law No: 110-324.
S.2292A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention...09/23/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
S.3538A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to suspend a prohibition on paymen...09/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.3525A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennia...09/18/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9036-9037)
S.2354A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey 4 parcels of land from the Bureau of Lan...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. Without ...
S.2875A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to designated States and trib...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3085A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a cooperative watershed management p...09/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2332A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Commun...09/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.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.RES.627A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of ...08/01/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)
S.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.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
S.3356A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...07/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.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.3299A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the demonstration project on adjustable r...07/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.3302A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into ...07/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.RES.576A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
07/11/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
S.462A bill to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the ...07/10/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment in the nature of a subs...
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.1566A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to improve that Act, and for other purposes.
06/27/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
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.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.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.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.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.2593A bill to establish a program at the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to carry o...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
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.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.567A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/22/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.RES.575A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for veteran entrepreneurs.
05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4807)
S.RES.482A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
05/20/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4443-4444)
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.565A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.
05/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.562A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors as the organization begins its 25th year of se...05/13/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2958A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.
05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712)
S.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.793A bill to provide for the expansion and improvement of traumatic brain injury programs.
04/28/2008Signed by President.
S.RES.538A resolution designating April 30, 2008, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and ...04/28/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.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.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.1522A bill to amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irr...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments and an am...
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.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.352A bill to provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings.
03/13/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
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.2758A bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2760A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2145-2146)
S.2762A bill to prioritize the provision of assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria to...03/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2148-2149)
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.RES.476A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.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.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.RES.450A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the Cowboy".
02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S984)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.2587A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarce...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550)
S.2588A bill to require that funds awarded to States and political subdivisions for the State Criminal ...01/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S549-550)
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.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.1145A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
01/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
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.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.CON.RES.53A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ...12/19/2007Received in the House.
S.2495A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure with re...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15913-15914)
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.60A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to negotiating a free trade agr...12/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15925-15926)
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.1429A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the provision of technical assistance ...12/12/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment. With writ...
S.2004A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish epilepsy centers of excellence in the ...12/12/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
S.RES.402A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
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.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.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.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.2369A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493)
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.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.2306A bill to encourage and facilitate the use of renewable fuel in the United States.
11/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.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.953A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable ...10/23/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...
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.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.774A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091)
S.1543A bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy ...09/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-246.
S.CON.RES.12A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor and to celeb...09/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.1233A bill to provide and enhance intervention, rehabilitative treatment, and services to veterans wi...09/20/2007Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
S.2070A bill to prevent Government shutdowns.
09/20/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 380.
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.645A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal meas...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.2051A bill to amend the small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school pr...09/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.1795A bill to improve access to workers' compensation programs for injured Federal employees.
08/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
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.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.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.1949A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide loans to certain organizations in certa...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as int...
S.1917A bill to include Idaho and Montana as affected areas for purposes of making claims under the Rad...08/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.286A resolution recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters to contain numerous wildfires through...07/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.423A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2007, the rates of compensation for veterans with...07/24/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report ...
S.1851A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow personal exemptions under the individu...07/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.1806A bill to restore to the judiciary the power to decide all trademark and trade name cases arising...07/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9477)
S.1791A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reauthorize, and increase f...07/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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.1764A bill to improve the use of a grant of a parcel of land to the State of Idaho for use as an agri...07/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9021-9022)
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.1742A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...06/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.RES.235A resolution designating July 1, 2007, as "National Boating Day".
06/26/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.215A resolution designating September 25, 2007, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1618A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the production of a cel...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.1630A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain tax-exempt financing of elec...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7748)
S.875A bill to improve energy security of the United States through a 50 percent reduction in the oil ...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
S.1118A bill to improve the energy security of the United States by raising average fuel economy standa...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
S.1268A bill to provide for the development and inventory of certain outer Continental Shelf resources....06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
S.1496A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
S.1546A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat gold, silver, platinum, and palladium,...06/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1485A bill to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates.
05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1514A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875)
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.1463A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the sale of ammonium nitrate t...05/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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.RES.130A resolution designating July 28, 2007, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
05/21/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.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.1410A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the pu...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.205A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.196A resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter G...05/14/2007Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.RES.180A resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission and designating May ...05/10/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001-6002)
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.1325A bill to amend the Act of July 3, 1890, to provide for the granting to a State of a parcel of la...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5719)
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.RES.181A resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of the United States Air Force Academy foo...05/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.430A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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.1115A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption,...04/23/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-85.
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.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.1154A bill to promote biogas production, and for other purposes.
04/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.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.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.193A bill to increase cooperation on energy issues between the United States Government and foreign ...04/12/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
S.987A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels and for other pu...04/12/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
S.1096A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain housing benefits to disabled mem...04/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4440-4441)
S.1038A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand workplace health incentives by equali...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4174)
S.1040A bill to repeal the current Internal Revenue Code and replace it with a flat tax, thereby guaran...03/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.1015A bill to reauthorize the National Writing Project.
03/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4056-4057)
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.