Biography
ROBERTS, Charles Patrick (Pat), a Representative and a Senator from Kansas; born in Topeka, Kans., April 20, 1936; attended the public schools; graduated from Holton High School 1954; B.A., Kansas State University, Manhattan 1958; served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a captain 1958-1962; newspaper publisher, Litchfield Park, Ariz. 1962-1967; administrative assistant, United States Senator Frank Carlson 1967-1968; administrative assistant, United States Congressman Keith Sebelius 1968-1980; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-seventh and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1981-January 2, 1997); chair, Committee on Agriculture (One Hundred Fourth Congress); not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 1996, but was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1996 and reelected in 2002 for the term ending January 2, 2009; chair, Select Committee on Ethics (One Hundred Sixth and One Hundred Seventh Congresses [November 9, 1999-January 3, 2001; January 20, 2001-June 6, 2001]), Select Committee on Intelligence (One Hundred Eighth and One Hundred Ninth Congresses).

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.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.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.2247A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the depreciation classificati...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13680-13681)
S.2264A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 2 years the tax-free distribution...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13680-13681)
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.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.1788A bill to provide for the mandatory revocation of passports of individuals whose child support pa...07/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9212-9213)
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.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.1484A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore the Medicare treatmen...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1439A bill to reauthorize the broadband loan and loan guarantee program under title VI of the Rural E...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6951-6952)
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.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.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.544A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to certain agriculture-rela...02/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.551A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to certain agriculture-rela...02/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.228A bill to establish a small business child care grant program, and for other purposes.
01/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.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.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.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.2878A bill to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to provide for specifie...04/17/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.517A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".
04/16/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.1991A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri...
S.2836A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.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.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.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.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.2709A bill to increase the criminal penalties for illegally reentering the United States and for othe...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.
S.2712A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete at least 700 miles of reinforced...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.
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.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.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.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.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.2608A bill to make improvements to the Small Business Act.
02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S790-791)
S.RES.434A resolution designating the week of February 10-16, 2008, as "National Drug Prevention and Educa...02/05/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S671)
S.2575A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.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.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.415A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of William Karnet "Bill" Willi...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.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.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.1965A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...12/12/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.2456A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve and secure an adequate supply of influen...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15247-15248)
S.RES.402A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
S.1673A bill to facilitate the export of United States agricultural products to Cuba as authorized by t...12/11/2007Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.1327A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.
12/05/2007Received in the House.
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.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.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.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.2356A bill to enhance national security by restricting access of illegal aliens to driver's licenses ...11/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.2318A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...11/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 476.
S.2331A bill to exclude from gross income payments from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims o...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14199)
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.2293A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...11/02/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
S.2234A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for qualified tuition a...11/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13652-13653)
S.2255A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to provide for studies of the Chisholm Trail and G...10/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2217A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the taxable income limit on percentag...10/24/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.
S.J.RES.22A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...10/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
S.2209A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese...10/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13153-13154)
S.2196A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the taxable income limit on percentag...10/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.456A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
S.558A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2181A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ...10/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993)
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2170A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant...10/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.1693A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system...10/01/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.336A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl...09/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2099A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding...09/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.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.315A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that General David H. Petraeus, Commanding Genera...09/11/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11418)
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.1994A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain farmland from the estate tax....08/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2002A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify certain provisions applicable to re...08/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10931-10932)
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.1958A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.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.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.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.580A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update...06/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.890A bill to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Me...06/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri...
S.RES.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.1658A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide protection for child custody arran...06/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7900)
S.1621A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1627A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesse...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1605A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
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.1593A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548)
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.1502A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.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.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
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.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.1401A bill to improve the National Student Loan Data System.
05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6140-6141)
S.1323A bill to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability acti...05/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6011-6012)
S.1312A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-bal...05/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
S.1262A bill to protect students receiving student loans, and for other purposes.
05/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5499-5500)
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.1002A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to reinstate certain provisions relating to the n...04/23/2007Signed by President.
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.1159A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4753-4754)
S.1150A bill to enhance the State inspection of meat and poultry in the United States, and for other pu...04/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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.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.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.1001A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/28/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
S.1003A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical ser...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.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.991A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M...03/27/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838)
S.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.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.946A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reauthorize the McGovern-Do...03/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3519)
S.940A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption f...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391)
S.CON.RES.20A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduc...03/16/2007Received in the House.
S.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.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.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.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.753A bill to enhance scientific research and competitiveness through the Experimental Program to Sti...03/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2562)
S.699A bill to prevent the fraudulent use of social security account numbers by allowing the sharing o...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2357)
S.609A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as u...02/27/2007Star Print ordered on S. 609.
S.641A bill to express the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American t...02/16/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 45.
S.667A bill to expand programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chil...02/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
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.320A bill to provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other...02/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.648A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-re...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.591A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to adjust for inflation the allowable amounts of finan...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1970-1971)
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.505A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the above-the-line deduction for te...02/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1643-1644)
S.RES.70A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq a...02/05/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1579)
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.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.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.329A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilita...01/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.55A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S73-74)
S.165A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide compensation for certain livestock loss...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.170A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.CON.RES.1A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate ...01/04/2007Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S189-190)