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Biography
VITTER, David, a Representative and a Senator from Louisiana; born in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., May 3, 1961; A.B., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1983; Rhodes Scholar; B.A., Oxford University, Oxford, England, 1985; J.D., Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, La., 1988; member of the Louisiana state house of representatives, 1992-1999; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Sixth Congress by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Robert L. Livingston, Jr.; reelected to the two succeeding Congresses (May 29, 1999-January 3, 2005); was not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives, but was elected to the United States Senate in 2004 for the term beginning January 3, 2005.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3243A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow expenses relating to all home schools ...07/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3244A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the Coverdell education savings accou...07/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3235A bill to reduce the amount of financial assistance provided to the Government of Mexico in respo...07/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.3207A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed ...06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3172A bill to provide conditions for funds made available for certain projects located in the State o...06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.3146A bill to authorize the exploration of oil and natural gas in coastal areas to reduce the depende...06/18/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.J.RES.40A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing th...06/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3116A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize and modernize the provision o...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3117A bill to apply an alternative payment amount under the Medicare program for certain graduate med...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.3104A bill to require that all individuals convicted of a felony under State law provide a DNA sample...06/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3105A bill to authorize funding for the Advancing Justice through DNA Technology initiative.
06/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3076A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax deduction for itemizers and no...06/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.579A resolution designating the week beginning May 26, 2008, as "National Hurricane Preparedness Wee...05/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2946A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn child an insurable dependent fo...04/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2914A bill to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States...04/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2869A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to clarify the scope of the child pornography ...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2863A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for cert...04/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.RES.31A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Un...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2788A bill to impose admitting privilege requirements with respect to physicians who perform abortion...03/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.491A resolution recognizing the need and importance of providing additional Federal funds for the Se...03/31/2008Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2237)
S.2757A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain benefits applicable to the Gu...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2272A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service known as the Southpark Stati...03/12/2008Signed by President.
S.2713A bill to prohibit appropriated funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the I...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 598.
S.2714A bill to close the loophole that allowed the 9/11 hijackers to obtain credit cards from United S...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.
S.2676A bill to make technical corrections to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and for other purposes....02/28/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.RES.435A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributio...01/29/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.422A resolution commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2007 ...01/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2537A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on cyclopentanone.
01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2538A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on glyoxylic acid.
01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2393A bill to close the loophole that allowed the 9/11 hijackers to obtain credit cards from United S...11/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2366A bill to provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing exis...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1908A bill to amend the procedures regarding military recruiter access to secondary school student re...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1897A bill to allow for expanded uses of funding allocated to Louisiana under the hazard mitigation p...07/30/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.1752A bill to establish the policy of the United States with respect to deployment of missile defense...07/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.RES.264A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate upon the 50-year anniversary of Hurricane Audrey....07/09/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8799)
S.1597A bill to preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7557)
S.1541A bill to allow for expanded uses of funding allocated to Louisiana under the hazard mitigation p...06/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.1533A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain coins to be acquired by indivi...05/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.217A resolution designating the week beginning May 20, 2007, as "National Hurricane Preparedness Wee...05/24/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.200A resolution commending Louisiana jockeys for their continued success in the Kentucky Derby at Ch...05/15/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143)
S.87A bill to permit the cancellation of certain loans under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief a...03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Disaster Reco...
S.303A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Main Street i...03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.619A bill to prevent congressional reapportionment distortions.
03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.743A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to modify the individuals eligible for associate me...03/19/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
S.607A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent interference with Federal disaster relie...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.540A bill to require the Food and Drug Administration to permit the sale of baby turtles as pets so ...02/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.523A bill to amend the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terr...02/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.CON.RES.8A concurrent resolution expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a National Hurrica...02/01/2007Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduce...
S.RES.62A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributio...01/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.346A bill to adjust the boundary of the Barataria Preserve Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Histori...01/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.350A bill to prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities.
01/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.351A bill to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from ...01/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.35A resolution expressing support for prayer at school board meetings.
01/22/2007Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
S.302A bill to establish a procedure to safeguard the Social Security Trust Funds.
01/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.281A bill to amend title 44 of the United States Code, to provide for the suspension of fines under ...01/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.J.RES.2A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to li...01/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.251A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...01/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.44A bill to require disclosure and payment of noncommercial air travel in the Senate.
01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.88A bill to increase the penalty for failure to comply with lobbying disclosure requirements.
01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.89A bill to prohibit authorized committees and leadership PACs from employing the spouse or immedia...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.90A bill to modify the application of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to Indian tribes. ...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.104A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to establish criminal penalties for knowingl...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.105A bill to prohibit the spouse of a Member of Congress previously employed as a lobbyist from lobb...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...07/22/2008Presented to President.
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/22/2008Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6981-6983; text as pass...
S.3298A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protectio...07/22/2008On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6752)
S.2688A bill to improve the protections afforded under Federal law to consumers from contaminated seafo...07/15/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
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.1692A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
06/30/2008Signed by President.
S.3202A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 854.
S.3201A bill to reauthorize the Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act for mosquito-borne disease...06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.3191A bill to develop and promote a comprehensive plan for a national strategy to address harmful alg...06/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6162-6163)
S.3199A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping from the harbor main...06/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.3159A bill to require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitutio...06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.3164A bill to amend tile XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce fraud under the Medicare program....06/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.3143A bill to assist law enforcement agencies in locating, arresting, and prosecuting fugitives from ...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5821-5822)
S.3118A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to preserve beneficiary access to...06/12/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 776.
S.3111A bill to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for ...06/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1965A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...06/03/2008Received in the House.
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.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.3073A bill to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to improve procedures for...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4805)
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.431A bill to require convicted sex offenders to register online identifiers, and for other purposes....05/21/2008Received in the House.
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.3014A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen penalties for child pornography offen...05/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4111-4112)
S.RES.556A resolution congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administra...05/08/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.RES.551A resolution celebrating 75 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation.
05/06/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3801-3802)
S.2938A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for membe...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.524A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...04/28/2008Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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.999A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...04/16/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.CON.RES.71A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of...04/15/2008Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2299)
S.2853A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the cap on disproportionate shar...04/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1921A bill to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for t...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.RES.512A resolution honoring the life of Charlton Heston.
04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951)
S.2835A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the purchase of health insurance with ...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.1638A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.
04/07/2008Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277).
S.579A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...04/03/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
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.2794A bill to protect older Americans from misleading and fraudulent marketing practices, with the go...04/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2297)
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.2785A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2738A bill to identify and remove criminal aliens incarcerated in correctional facilities in the Unit...03/11/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 615.
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.2710A bill to authorize the Department of Homeland Security to use an employer's failure to timely re...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
S.2711A bill to improve the enforcement of laws prohibiting the employment of unauthorized aliens and f...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 596.
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.2715A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the G...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
S.2716A bill to authorize the National Guard to provide support for the border control activities of th...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601.
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.2718A bill to withhold 10 percent of the Federal funding apportioned for highway construction and mai...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.
S.2719A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the u...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604.
S.2720A bill to withhold Federal financial assistance from each country that denies or unreasonably del...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 605.
S.2722A bill to prohibit aliens who are repeat drunk drivers from obtaining legal status or immigration...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.
S.RES.466A resolution honoring the life of William F. Buckley, Jr.
02/29/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2667A bill to direct the Attorney General to make an annual grant to the A Child Is Missing Alert and...02/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.2666A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140)
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.2652A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum ...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1068)
S.2627A bill to provide for a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and to enha...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S971-972)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2596A bill to rescind funds appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, for the City ...02/11/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
S.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.2603A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and crim...02/07/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.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.2559A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the level of earnings under which...01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S330-331)
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.863A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraud in connection with major disa...01/07/2008Signed by President.
S.1916A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the program for the sanctuary system for ...12/26/2007Signed by President.
S.11A bill to provide liability protection to volunteer pilot nonprofit organizations that fly for pu...12/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16007-16008)
S.772A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptio...12/19/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2477A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual ...12/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.405A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.543A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...12/12/2007S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.911A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...12/12/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2335A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide ad...12/12/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Disaster Reco...
S.2453A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify requirements relating to non...12/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.402A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
S.2409A bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag...12/05/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2401A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refund of motor fuel excise taxes fo...12/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1661A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...11/27/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
S.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.RES.367A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom an...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.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.2368A bill to provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing exis...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2334A bill to withhold 10 percent of the Federal funding apportioned for highway construction and mai...11/14/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.
S.J.RES.24A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States...11/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.1498A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit the import, export, transportation, ...10/29/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with amendments. With writte...
S.2250A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize payments for ambulatory surgi...10/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.2240A bill to prohibit termination of employment of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical pers...10/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13452)
S.38A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of r...10/24/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.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.RES.354A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 35th anniversary of the enactment o...10/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...