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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.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3113A bill to reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use in the Cape Ha...07/30/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.3336A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by inve...07/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.572A resolution calling upon the Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District of California to ...05/21/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4626)
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.1070A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring ...09/10/2008Committee on Finance. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-215. 10:00 a.m.
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
08/01/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 927.
S.3428A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against income tax to facil...08/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.625A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.
08/01/2008Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
S.RES.627A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of ...08/01/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)
S.J.RES.41A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/01/2008By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
S.1911A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of susceptible populations, inc...07/31/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.2565A bill to establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty ...07/31/2008Signed by President.
S.3298A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protectio...07/31/2008Became Public Law No: 110-299.
S.3399A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the reduction in the rate of ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7954-7955)
S.RES.622A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Co...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.2035A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...07/30/2008Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7710-7722, S7722-7759)
S.RES.634A resolution recognizing July 30 , 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resoluti...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced...
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
S.2756A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background che...07/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.RES.626A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court of the United States erron...07/25/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7481-7482)
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.J.RES.44A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
S.496A bill to reauthorize and improve the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development ...07/16/2008Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
S.2731A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo...07/16/2008Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809-6817, S6820-6857)
S.2730A bill to facilitate the participation of private capital and skills in the strategic, economic, ...07/15/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.611A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes...07/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...07/01/2008Signed 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.3209A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable...06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.3217A bill to provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorne...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6294-6295)
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.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...06/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
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.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.3150A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator of Federal Aviation Admin...06/18/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.3153A bill to amend the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978, to require th...06/18/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.3144A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
S.RES.585A resolution supporting National Men's Health Week.
06/17/2008Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (cons...
S.CON.RES.89A concurrent resolution authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the ...06/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5529-5530)
S.3108A bill to require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
06/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.3098A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for ...06/09/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 771.
S.3093A bill to extend and improve the effectiveness of the employment eligibility confirmation program...06/05/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5214-5215)
S.2162A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to ve...06/04/2008Received 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.CON.RES.85A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckl...05/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2191A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ...05/20/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
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.3031A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit the use of ethanol to meet the renewable fuel standard...05/19/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.565A resolution designating May 15, 2008 as Military Kids Day.
05/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3008A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed F...05/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.558A resolution designating June 10, 2008, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the co...05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.559A resolution designating May 15, 2008, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
05/12/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.2932A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the poison center national toll-free...04/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.2920A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
S.2921A bill to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care...04/28/2008Read 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.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.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.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.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1042A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...03/13/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.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.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.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.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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.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.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.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.2319A bill to ensure the continued and future availability of life saving trauma health care in the U...11/07/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.RES.273A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issu...08/22/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.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.1951A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for med...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1954A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
S.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.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 amendmen