Pat Roberts - Federal Senator

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

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Bills Sponsored (24)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.666	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.	09/26/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3456	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of 5 United States A...	09/09/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.3337	A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out conservation reserve program notice C...	07/25/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.3203	A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Department of Defense on the KC-X tanker contract, and...	06/26/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.RES.565	A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.	05/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.666	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.	09/26/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.3456	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of 5 United States A...	09/09/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.3337	A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out conservation reserve program notice C...	07/25/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.3203	A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Department of Defense on the KC-X tanker contract, and...	06/26/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.RES.565	A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.	05/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.505	A resolution commending the University of Kansas men's basketball team for winning the 2008 Natio...	04/08/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2475	A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide an exception fo...	12/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15468)
	S.2378	A bill to authorize the voluntary purchase of certain properties in Treece, Kansas, endangered by...	11/16/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14627)
	S.2247	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the depreciation classificati...	11/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13680-13681)
	S.2264	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 2 years the tax-free distribution...	11/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13680-13681)
	S.2218	A bill to provide for the award of a military service medal to members of the Armed Forces who we...	10/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13263)
	S.1772	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 127 South Elm Str...	08/04/2007	Received in the House.
	S.1788	A bill to provide for the mandatory revocation of passports of individuals whose child support pa...	07/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9212-9213)
	S.1702	A bill to promote employment of individuals with severe disabilities through Federal Government c...	06/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8613)
	S.1532	A bill to extend tax relief to the residents and businesses of an area with respect to which a ma...	05/25/2007	Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendme...
	S.1423	A bill to extend tax relief to the residents and businesses of an area with respect to which a ma...	05/24/2007	S.AMDT.1193 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1484	A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore the Medicare treatmen...	05/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1439	A bill to reauthorize the broadband loan and loan guarantee program under title VI of the Rural E...	05/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6951-6952)
	S.RES.190	A resolution expressing the condolences of the Nation to the community of Greensburg, Kansas.	05/07/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.839	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude amounts received as a military basic...	03/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.638	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastru...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.544	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to certain agriculture-rela...	02/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.551	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to certain agriculture-rela...	02/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.228	A bill to establish a small business child care grant program, and for other purposes.	01/09/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (216)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.721	A resolution recognizing and honoring the Smith Center High School football team.	12/08/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10816)
	S.3683	A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act to require approval by the Congress for ...	11/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10544-10645)
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.2932	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2579	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...	10/03/2008	Received in the House.

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.RES.721	A resolution recognizing and honoring the Smith Center High School football team.	12/08/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10816)
	S.3683	A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act to require approval by the Congress for ...	11/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10544-10645)
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.2932	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2579	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...	10/03/2008	Received in the House.
	S.3073	A bill to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to improve procedures for...	10/02/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.703	A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...	10/02/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.695	A resolution commending the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors for making it poss...	09/30/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.CON.RES.104	A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...	09/26/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3406	A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	09/25/2008	Signed by President.
	S.RES.684	A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3538	A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to suspend a prohibition on paymen...	09/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.3542	A bill to require full and complete public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Memb...	09/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
	S.3532	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to estab...	09/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9209-9210)
	S.RES.634	A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resoluti...	09/22/2008	Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consid...
	S.RES.675	A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont...	09/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3505	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of home infusi...	09/17/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2255	A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to provide for studies of the Chisholm Trail and G...	09/16/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. Withou...
	S.3484	A bill to provide for a delay in the phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor...	09/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8480-8481)
	S.RES.656	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...	09/11/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3429	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for an increased mileage rate for charitable...	08/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.625	A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.	08/01/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
	S.RES.636	A resolution recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitud...	07/31/2008	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7973)
	S.RES.641	A resolution congratulating the Focus on the Family radio program for its induction into the Nati...	07/31/2008	Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.3322	A bill to provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midw...	07/30/2008	S.AMDT.5254 Referred to the Committee on Finance. To make a technical correction.
	S.3367	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise the timeframe for recognition of...	07/30/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7785)
	S.3356	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...	07/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.3331	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that the payment of the manufacturer...	07/24/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7300)
	S.3310	A bill to provide benefits under the Post-Development/Mobilization Respite Absence program for ce...	07/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.RES.621	A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...	07/23/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.901	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...	07/22/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.613	A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Direct Support Profes...	07/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.576	A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".	07/11/2008	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
	S.3242	A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes, and for other purpos...	07/10/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.608	A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...	07/08/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.609	A resolution recognizing the need for rapid recapitalization of the KC-135 aerial refueling fleet...	07/07/2008	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6365)
	S.254	A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3202	A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.	06/27/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 854.
	S.J.RES.43	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to ma...	06/25/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.2159	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...	06/20/2008	Received in the House.
	S.3167	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which veterans, the...	06/19/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5837-5838)
	S.3144	A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...	06/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
	S.3121	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to waive...	06/12/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.890	A bill to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Me...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	S.1991	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	S.3098	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for ...	06/09/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 771.
	S.1965	A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...	06/03/2008	Received in the House.
	S.RES.580	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...	06/02/2008	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
	S.3070	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.RES.575	A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for veteran entrepreneurs.	05/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4807)
	S.RES.571	A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...	05/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.961	A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...	05/07/2008	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.CON.RES.80	A concurrent resolution urging the President to designate a National Airborne Day in recognition ...	05/07/2008	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3907)
	S.2958	A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.	05/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712)
	S.2920	A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...	04/28/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
	S.RES.522	A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...	04/22/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.RES.519	A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...	04/18/2008	Star Print ordered on the resolution.
	S.2878	A bill to amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to provide for specifie...	04/17/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2883	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	04/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154-3155)
	S.RES.517	A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".	04/16/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.513	A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated...	04/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2836	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser...	04/09/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.970	A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...	04/08/2008	Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
	S.2821	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...	04/03/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.501	A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...	04/03/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
	S.RES.485	A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...	03/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.694	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to reduce the incidence of ...	03/13/2008	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
	S.2758	A bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible ...	03/13/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.2709	A bill to increase the criminal penalties for illegally reentering the United States and for othe...	03/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.
	S.2712	A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to complete at least 700 miles of reinforced...	03/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.
	S.2717	A bill to provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enfo...	03/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.
	S.2689	A bill to amend section 411h of title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportatio...	03/04/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.2690	A bill to authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile f...	03/04/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.12	A bill to promote home ownership, manufacturing, and economic growth.	03/03/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 587.
	S.2681	A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...	02/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
	S.2668	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...	02/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
	S.2631	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...	02/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
	S.RES.446	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.	02/12/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.2608	A bill to make improvements to the Small Business Act.	02/07/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S790-791)
	S.RES.434	A resolution designating the week of February 10-16, 2008, as "National Drug Prevention and Educa...	02/05/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S671)
	S.2575	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en...	01/30/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.2566	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for cert...	01/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2550	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from ...	01/23/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.2543	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir...	01/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.RES.420	A resolution commending Martin P. Paone	01/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.597	A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...	12/21/2007	Signed by President.
	S.RES.415	A resolution honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of William Karnet "Bill" Willi...	12/19/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.416	A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent mi...	12/19/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2498	A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...	12/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
	S.2510	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...	12/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
	S.RES.409	A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...	12/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.405	A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.	12/13/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.543	A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...	12/12/2007	S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2456	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve and secure an adequate supply of influen...	12/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15247-15248)
	S.RES.402	A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.	12/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
	S.1673	A bill to facilitate the export of United States agricultural products to Cuba as authorized by t...	12/11/2007	Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
	S.1327	A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.	12/05/2007	Received in the House.
	S.2401	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refund of motor fuel excise taxes fo...	12/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1661	A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...	11/27/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
	S.RES.366	A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...	11/16/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.2372	A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on cert...	11/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2348	A bill to ensure control over the United States border and to strengthen enforcement of the immig...	11/14/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.
	S.2356	A bill to enhance national security by restricting access of illegal aliens to driver's licenses ...	11/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.RES.378	A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con...	11/14/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.J.RES.24	A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States...	11/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.2318	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...	11/08/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 476.
	S.2331	A bill to exclude from gross income payments from the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to the victims o...	11/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14199)
	S.RES.371	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the issuance of State driver's licenses...	11/08/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14201)
	S.2293	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...	11/02/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
	S.2303	A bill to amend section 435(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the definition of ec...	11/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2234	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for qualified tuition a...	11/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13652-13653)
	S.2217	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the taxable income limit on percentag...	10/24/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.
	S.J.RES.22	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United St...	10/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200-13201)
	S.2209	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's rese...	10/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13153-13154)
	S.2196	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the taxable income limit on percentag...	10/18/2007	Referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.456	A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...	10/17/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
	S.558	A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...	10/17/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2181	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect Medicare beneficiaries' access ...	10/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12992-12993)
	S.474	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.	10/16/2007	Signed by President.
	S.2170	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of qualified restaurant...	10/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2161	A bill to ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust ...	10/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.1693	A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system...	10/01/2007	By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
	S.2119	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...	10/01/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.RES.336	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl...	09/27/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2099	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding...	09/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.CON.RES.47	A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an ind...	09/18/2007	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668)
	S.2051	A bill to amend the small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school pr...	09/17/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.315	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that General David H. Petraeus, Commanding Genera...	09/11/2007	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11418)
	S.RES.306	A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.	09/05/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1994	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain farmland from the estate tax....	08/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2002	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify certain provisions applicable to re...	08/03/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10931-10932)
	S.1951	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1954	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
	S.1958	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.236	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to ...	07/31/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1430	A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...	07/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
	S.761	A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...	07/19/2007	Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
	S.1806	A bill to restore to the judiciary the power to decide all trademark and trade name cases arising...	07/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/18/2007 S9477)
	S.RES.271	A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.	07/13/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.799	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and...	07/10/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
	S.1748	A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...	06/29/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
	S.580	A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update...	06/26/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
	S.RES.82	A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".	06/20/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1658	A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide protection for child custody arran...	06/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7900)
	S.1621	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and...	06/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1627	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the benefits for businesse...	06/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1605	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...	06/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
	S.1496	A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...	06/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
	S.1593	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita...	06/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548)
	S.RES.220	A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.	06/05/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1502	A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held...	05/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1463	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to regulate the sale of ammonium nitrate t...	05/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
	S.1465	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare...	05/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1437	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentenn...	05/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6402-6403)
	S.1428	A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure access to durable medi...	05/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6308-6309)
	S.1405	A bill to enhance the ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their commun...	05/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1401	A bill to improve the National Student Loan Data System.	05/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6140-6141)
	S.1323	A bill to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability acti...	05/11/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6011-6012)
	S.1312	A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-bal...	05/08/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
	S.1262	A bill to protect students receiving student loans, and for other purposes.	05/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5499-5500)
	S.1175	A bill to end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. ...	04/24/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
	S.1002	A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to reinstate certain provisions relating to the n...	04/23/2007	Signed by President.
	S.RES.165	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...	04/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1159	A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal...	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4753-4754)
	S.1141	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employees not covered by qualified ret...	04/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1150	A bill to enhance the State inspection of meat and poultry in the United States, and for other pu...	04/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1155	A bill to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate.	04/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694)
	S.RES.157	A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.14	A bill to repeal the sunset on certain tax rates and other incentives and to repeal the individua...	04/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4602-4604)
	S.RES.149	A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...	04/16/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.657	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to add requirements regarding trauma care, and for ...	03/29/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.1038	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand workplace health incentives by equali...	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4174)
	S.1001	A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.	03/28/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
	S.1003	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to emergency medical ser...	03/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1010	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payment...	03/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1012	A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to assure meaningful disclosures of the terms ...	03/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.991	A bill to establish the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation under the authorities of the M...	03/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3837-3838)
	S.RES.122	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.958	A bill to establish an adolescent literacy program.	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3609-3610)
	S.RES.117	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/22/2007	Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
	S.CON.RES.23	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that provisions that provoke veto threat...	03/22/2007	Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3631)
	S.946	A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reauthorize the McGovern-Do...	03/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3519)
	S.940	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption f...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391)
	S.CON.RES.20	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduc...	03/16/2007	Received in the House.
	S.903	A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
	S.881	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...	03/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
	S.807	A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 t...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.773	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
	S.777	A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government ...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2713-2714)
	S.RES.97	A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...	03/06/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.753	A bill to enhance scientific research and competitiveness through the Experimental Program to Sti...	03/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2562)
	S.699	A bill to prevent the fraudulent use of social security account numbers by allowing the sharing o...	02/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2357)
	S.609	A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as u...	02/27/2007	Star Print ordered on S. 609.
	S.641	A bill to express the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American t...	02/16/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 45.
	S.667	A bill to expand programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, chil...	02/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
	S.240	A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.	02/15/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
	S.320	A bill to provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other...	02/15/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
	S.648	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-re...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.591	A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to adjust for inflation the allowable amounts of finan...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1970-1971)
	S.561	A bill to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with...	02/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1904)
	S.557	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the depreciation classificati...	02/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1863-1864)
	S.502	A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta...	02/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.505	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the above-the-line deduction for te...	02/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1643-1644)
	S.RES.70	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq a...	02/05/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1579)
	S.415	A bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system ...	01/29/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.388	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with w...	01/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.356	A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced...	01/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S842-843)
	S.329	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilita...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.211	A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and refer...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
	S.RES.19	A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.	01/09/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.113	A bill to make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Depar...	01/08/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
	S.43	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to preserve and protect Social Security benef...	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.55	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the individual alternative minimum ta...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S73-74)
	S.165	A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide compensation for certain livestock loss...	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.170	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other...	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.CON.RES.1	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate ...	01/04/2007	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S189-190)

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