Biography
DOLE, Elizabeth Hanford, (wife of Robert J. Dole), a Senator from North Carolina; born in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, on July 29, 1936; B.A., Duke University 1958; M.A., Harvard University 1960; J.D., Harvard University 1965; U.S. secretary of transportation 1983-1987; U.S. secretary of labor 1989-1990; president, American Red Cross 1991-2000; unsuccessful candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2000; elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2966A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to implement the First Sergeants Barracks Initiative ...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2936A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2719A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the u...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604.
S.2722A bill to prohibit aliens who are repeat drunk drivers from obtaining legal status or immigration...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.
S.2703A bill to reduce the reporting and certification burdens for certain financial institutions of se...03/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.443A resolution designating February 2008 as "Go Direct Month."
02/05/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.429A resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless wor...01/29/2008Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.J.RES.27A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to th...12/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.J.RES.26A joint resolution supporting a base Defense Budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of...12/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.370A resolution supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.
11/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2184A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow penalty-free withdrawals f...10/18/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.
S.RES.327A resolution recognizing the 218th anniversary of the United States Marshals Service.
09/24/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12004)
S.RES.309A resolution commending the Appalachian State University Mountaineers of Boone, North Carolina, f...09/06/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11218-11219)
S.RES.298A resolution commending the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina for holding a 3-day celebration ...08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.488A bill to revise the boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in the State of No...07/12/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.RES.249A resolution honoring the life of Ruth Bell Graham.
06/22/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1652A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to trade adjustment assistance for textile and...06/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1636A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow penalty-free withdrawals f...06/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1540A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for the transportation ...06/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7073-7074)
S.1360A bill to provide for higher education affordability, access, and opportunity.
05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.915A bill to establish a pilot program to provide grants to encourage eligible institutions of highe...03/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.503A bill to establish the SouthEast Crescent Authority, and for other purposes.
02/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.67A resolution designating March 2007 as "Go Direct Month".
02/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.333A bill to provide for the acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other pur...01/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.318A bill to redesignate the Special Textile Negotiator of the United States Trade Representative as...01/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.26A resolution commending the Appalachian State University football team for winning the 2006 Natio...01/11/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.RES.554A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone...05/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2963A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3715-3716)
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.528A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.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.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.2868A bill to amend title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act to replace the diversity visa lot...04/16/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.RES.504A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the ...04/09/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent Vote.
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.2162A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...04/08/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a su...
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.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.2756A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background che...04/01/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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.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.RES.480A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the esta...03/12/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2009)
S.2734A bill to aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgag...03/11/2008Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.2742A bill to reduce the incidence, progression, and impact of diabetes and its complications and est...03/11/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.476A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.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.2715A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the G...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
S.2717A bill to provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enfo...03/06/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 602.
S.2730A bill to facilitate the participation of private capital and skills in the strategic, economic, ...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1707-1708)
S.2705A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through ass...03/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.12A bill to promote home ownership, manufacturing, and economic growth.
03/03/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 587.
S.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
S.2650A bill to provide for a 5-year carryback of certain net operating losses and to suspend the 90 pe...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067)
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.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.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.RES.449A resolution condemning in the strongest possible terms President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's s...02/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S922)
S.RES.432A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
S.2608A bill to make improvements to the Small Business Act.
02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S790-791)
S.2595A bill to create a national licensing system for residential mortgage loan originators, to develo...02/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S734-735)
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.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.2565A bill to establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty ...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S447-448)
S.2569A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Cancer In...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448)
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.412A resolution commending the Appalachian State University Mountaineers of Boone, North Carolina, f...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.413A resolution commending the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons of Winston-Salem, North Carolina...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
S.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.406A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the...12/14/2007Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15653)
S.2479A bill to catalyze change in the care and treatment of diabetes in the United States.
12/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469)
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.2460A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S...12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249)
S.RES.402A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.
12/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
S.2439A bill to require the National Incident Based Reporting System, the Uniform Crime Reporting Progr...12/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15064)
S.2191A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ...12/05/2007Committee on Environment and Public Works. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-406. 9:00 a.m.
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.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.2357A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Perquimans River and the tributar...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.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.2364A bill to adjust the boundaries of Pisgah National Forest in McDowell County, North Carolina.
11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.2369A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493)
S.RES.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.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.2035A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...10/22/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. Without written report.
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.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.RES.350A resolution honoring the achievements of Mario R. Capecchi, Sir Martin J. Evans, and Oliver Smit...10/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.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.2172A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to p...10/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12941)
S.RES.348A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
10/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2152A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I...10/15/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.2134A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress reports on the status of plannin...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.342A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp...10/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.186A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorne...09/18/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.2067A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to recreational vessels.
09/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.838A bill to authorize funding for eligible joint ventures between United States and Israeli busines...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.2056A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore financial stability to Medicare...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11593)
S.1051A bill to authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in th...09/11/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
S.RES.288A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
09/07/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.311A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
09/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2021A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to...09/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11215-11216)
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.16A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/29/2007By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
S.CON.RES.27A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day...08/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.496A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...08/04/2007Received in the House.
S.1935A bill to establish a Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal ...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.1944A bill to provide justice for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.
08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10793)
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.1968A bill to provide for security at public water systems and publicly owned treatment works.
08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.1975A bill to expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuri...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10810-10811)
S.RES.203A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influe...08/02/2007Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
S.1677A bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for ot...08/01/2007Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-538. 9:30 a.m.
S.1911A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of susceptible populations, inc...08/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.291A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Historically Black Co...08/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.26A concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Hear...08/01/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.276A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...07/31/2007Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.1895A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.
07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
S.1898A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to expand family and medical leave for s...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10316-10317)
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.1886A bill to provide a refundable and advanceable credit for health insurance through the Internal R...07/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1606A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)
S.1500A bill to support democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes.
07/24/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
S.1848A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to address the impact of globalization, to reauthorize trad...07/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9776-9777)
S.1841A bill to provide a site for the National Women's History Museum in Washington, District of Colum...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659)
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.RES.250A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the military junta in Burma for its co...06/22/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.251A resolution honoring the firefighters and other public servants who responded to the fire in Cha...06/22/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.243A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and the considerable ...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.244A resolution designating June 2007 as National Safety Month.
06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.239A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Administration should rigorously enforce...06/19/2007Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7907-7908)
S.1623A bill to require the withholding of United States contributions to the United Nations until the ...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7742-7743)
S.261A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,...06/13/2007Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
S.1587A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a special depreciation allowance for reuse and...06/11/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.171A resolution memorializing fallen firefighters by lowering the United States flag to half-staff o...06/11/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1575A bill to encourage the effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes...06/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1390A bill to provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men ...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.1509A bill to improve United States hurricane forecasting, monitoring, and warning capabilities, and ...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6869-6870)
S.37A bill to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive wa...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6551-6553)
S.15A bill to establish a new budget process to create a comprehensive plan to rein in spending, redu...05/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6463-6464)
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.1416A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage in...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.198A resolution designating May 15, 2007, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
05/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.1355A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat spaceports like airports under the exe...05/10/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5932-5933)
S.1361A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery peri...05/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1312A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-bal...05/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
S.1335A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the G...05/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5735-5736)
S.RES.186A resolution designating June 5, 2007, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the Sen...05/03/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.183A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, April 30, 2007, th...05/01/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1239A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 20...04/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.175A resolution recognizing the 59th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
04/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.158A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".
04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.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.1100A bill to address the regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises, and for other purposes...04/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...03/30/2007Received in the House.
S.1036A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit human cloning.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4173-4174)
S.1062A bill to establish a congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families.
03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4203)
S.RES.136A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the seizure by the Government of Iran ...03/29/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.11A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify tha...03/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4214-4215)
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.988A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l...03/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.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.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.931A bill to establish the National Hurricane Research Initiative to improve hurricane preparedness,...03/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.655A bill to amend the Congressional Charter of The American National Red Cross to modernize its gov...03/16/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.RES.95A resolution designating March 25, 2007, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/15/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.871A bill to establish and provide for the treatment of Individual Development Accounts, and for oth...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.RES.106A resolution calling on the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States refl...03/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3144-3145)
S.850A bill to improve sharing of immigration information among Federal, State, and local law enforcem...03/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.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.809A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exempt qualified public housing agencies...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.829A bill to reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housin...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.788A bill to authorize the Moving to Work Charter program to enable public housing agencies to impro...03/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.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.RES.69A resolution recognizing the African-American spiritual as a national treasure.
02/17/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.626A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076)
S.638A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastru...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.582A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify automatic fire sprinkler systems as...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1965)
S.593A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to provide supportive ...02/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.573A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to imp...02/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.527A bill to make amendments to the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act.
02/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.RES.73A resolution designating February 6, 2007, as "Ronald Reagan Day".
02/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.469A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contribu...01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1457)
S.RES.61A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.432A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for kidney disease edu...01/30/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.415A bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system ...01/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.406A bill to ensure local governments have the flexibility needed to enhance decision-making regardi...01/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.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.402A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for qualified timber gains...01/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.356A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced...01/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S842-843)
S.259A bill to authorize the establishment of the Henry Kuualoha Giugni Kupuna Memorial Archives at th...01/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449)
S.243A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by red...01/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.244A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by red...01/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.211A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 teleph