John Thune - Federal Senator

Biography

THUNE, John, a Representative and a Senator from South Dakota; born in Pierre, Hughes County, S. Dak., January 7, 1961; graduated from Jones County High School, S. Dak., 1979; B.S., Biola University, La Mirada, Calif., 1983; M.B.A., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, S. Dak., 1984; executive director, South Dakota state municipal league; board of directors, National League of Cities; staff, United States Senator James Abdnor of South Dakota 1985-1986; South Dakota state Republican party executive director 1989-1991; director, South Dakota state railroad division 1991-1993; director, South Dakota state municipal league 1993-1996; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2003); was not a candidate

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Bills Sponsored (31)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.3741	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit regulation of certain emissions from agricultural p...	12/11/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.3109	A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Pro...	09/27/2008	Received in the House.
	S.160	A bill to provide for compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota...	09/25/2008	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
	S.3251	A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize advance pay...	07/10/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.3222	A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.	06/27/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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	S.3741	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit regulation of certain emissions from agricultural p...	12/11/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.3109	A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Pro...	09/27/2008	Received in the House.
	S.160	A bill to provide for compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota...	09/25/2008	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
	S.3251	A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize advance pay...	07/10/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.3222	A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.	06/27/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.RES.496	A resolution honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse ...	05/20/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text:...
	S.3025	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for the purchase ...	05/15/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.546	A resolution designating May 2008 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month" and the week of...	05/01/2008	Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanim...
	S.RES.543	A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".	04/30/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3600)
	S.2558	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify a definition.	01/25/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.2260	A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...	12/19/2007	Received in the House.
	S.2265	An Act to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...	11/08/2007	Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
	S.RES.306	A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.	09/05/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.975	A bill granting the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate forest fire protection comp...	08/13/2007	Signed by President.
	S.1716	A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountabilit...	08/13/2007	Signed by President.
	S.2012	A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountabili...	08/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1901	A bill to amend Public Law 98-513 to provide for the inheritance of small fractional interests wi...	07/30/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
	S.1809	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individua...	07/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.824	A bill to amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the...	07/12/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
	S.1742	A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...	06/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.1559	A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to reauthorize the pro...	06/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.36	A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to establish a biofuels promotion prog...	05/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1291	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the renewable energy produ...	05/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1106	A bill to extend the additional duty on ethanol, to require an investigation into certain ethanol...	04/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1085	A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history.	04/11/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.922	A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3356-3357)
	S.944	A bill to require that an independent review of the efficiency and effectiveness of all headquart...	03/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.388	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with w...	01/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.331	A bill to provide grants from moneys collected from violations of the corporate average fuel econ...	01/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S756-757)
	S.321	A bill to establish pilot projects under the Medicare program to provide incentives for home heal...	01/17/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.161	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to...	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (197)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.CON.RES.107	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the rights of Members of Congr...	01/03/2009	Received in the House.
	S.RES.719	A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and celebratin...	12/09/2008	Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10836)
	S.1492	A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...	10/10/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-373.
	S.1810	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the provision of scientifically sound i...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.

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Bill name			Last Action
	S.CON.RES.107	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the rights of Members of Congr...	01/03/2009	Received in the House.
	S.RES.719	A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and celebratin...	12/09/2008	Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10836)
	S.1492	A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of...	10/10/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1382	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...	10/08/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-373.
	S.1810	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the provision of scientifically sound i...	10/08/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2579	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...	10/03/2008	Received in the House.
	S.3073	A bill to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to improve procedures for...	10/02/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.703	A resolution designating November 2008 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...	10/02/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3672	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve economic opportunity and development in ...	10/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.3673	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve highway transportation in the Untied Sta...	10/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.2489	A bill to enhance and provide to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project certain ...	09/25/2008	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
	S.3406	A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.	09/25/2008	Signed by President.
	S.RES.551	A resolution celebrating 75 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation.	09/24/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9436-9437)
	S.RES.665	A resolution designating October 3, 2008, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".	09/24/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9437)
	S.RES.652	A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2008, as "National Assisted Living Week"...	09/22/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
	S.RES.675	A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont...	09/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3320	A bill to amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act, the Indian Tribal Justice Act, the Indian ...	09/18/2008	Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.3527	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize advance appropriations for certain med...	09/18/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9037-9038)
	S.3471	A bill to prohibit government-sponsored enterprises from making lobbying expenditures, political ...	09/11/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
	S.RES.656	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against...	09/11/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3458	A bill to prohibit golden parachute payments for former executives and directors of Fannie Mae an...	09/09/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.RES.625	A resolution designating August 16, 2008, as National Airborne Day.	08/01/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016)
	S.3392	A bill to amend Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for pass...	07/31/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.RES.636	A resolution recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitud...	07/31/2008	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7973)
	S.3356	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of t...	07/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.3344	A bill to defend against child exploitation and child pornography through improved Internet Crime...	07/28/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 906.
	S.RES.621	A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...	07/23/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.901	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...	07/22/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.3303	A bill to require automobile manufacturers to ensure that not less than 80 percent of the automob...	07/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7017-7018)
	S.3238	A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products...	07/10/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6562)
	S.RES.608	A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...	07/08/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.254	A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.1566	A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to improve that Act, and for other purposes.	06/27/2008	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer without amendment. With writ...
	S.3202	A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.	06/27/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 854.
	S.3211	A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountabili...	06/26/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.CON.RES.92	A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.	06/26/2008	Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:...
	S.J.RES.43	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to ma...	06/25/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.2504	A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...	06/24/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.2159	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...	06/20/2008	Received in the House.
	S.3159	A bill to require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United States Constitutio...	06/19/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.3167	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which veterans, the...	06/19/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5837-5838)
	S.3111	A bill to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for ...	06/11/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.1965	A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...	06/03/2008	Received in the House.
	S.RES.580	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...	06/02/2008	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
	S.3070	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.RES.571	A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...	05/20/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.564	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation f...	05/14/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4185-4186)
	S.RES.562	A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors as the organization begins its 25th year of se...	05/13/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1759	A bill to provide for the review of agricultural mergers and acquisitions by the Department of Ju...	05/07/2008	Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights. Hea...
	S.CON.RES.80	A concurrent resolution urging the President to designate a National Airborne Day in recognition ...	05/07/2008	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3907)
	S.2973	A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.	05/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 727.
	S.2958	A bill to promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.	05/01/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3710-3712)
	S.2938	A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for membe...	04/29/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.2920	A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...	04/28/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
	S.RES.524	A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...	04/28/2008	Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.2908	A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security ac...	04/24/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2919	A bill to promote the accurate transmission of network traffic identification information.	04/24/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3407-3408)
	S.RES.522	A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...	04/22/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.RES.519	A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...	04/18/2008	Star Print ordered on the resolution.
	S.2883	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...	04/17/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3154-3155)
	S.2863	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for cert...	04/15/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2835	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the purchase of health insurance with ...	04/09/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2836	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser...	04/09/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.970	A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...	04/08/2008	Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
	S.2812	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the provision of telehealth ser...	04/03/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2437-2438)
	S.2821	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...	04/03/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.501	A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...	04/03/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
	S.2788	A bill to impose admitting privilege requirements with respect to physicians who perform abortion...	03/31/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.485	A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...	03/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2785	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...	03/13/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2719	A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the u...	03/06/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604.
	S.2681	A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...	02/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
	S.2668	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...	02/26/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
	S.2639	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding...	02/14/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.RES.446	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.	02/12/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.2619	A bill to protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks.	02/11/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.
	S.2618	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for...	02/08/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2144	A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of feasibility relating to the const...	01/31/2008	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
	S.2580	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education...	01/30/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2400	A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to ...	01/23/2008	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
	S.2543	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir...	01/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.RES.420	A resolution commending Martin P. Paone	01/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2498	A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...	12/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
	S.2510	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...	12/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
	S.RES.409	A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...	12/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2465	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include all public clinics for the distri...	12/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2477	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual ...	12/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.405	A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.	12/13/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2453	A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify requirements relating to non...	12/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.402	A resolution recognizing the life and contributions of Henry John Hyde.	12/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15251)
	S.J.RES.27	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to th...	12/11/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.J.RES.26	A joint resolution supporting a base Defense Budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of...	12/07/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.1661	A bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de...	11/27/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of...
	S.RES.366	A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...	11/16/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.2358	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human-animal hybrids.	11/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14490-14491)
	S.RES.384	A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Mont...	11/15/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2269	A bill to reauthorize the Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project.	10/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.RES.357	A bill designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 2007, as "National Veterans Aware...	10/26/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.953	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable ...	10/23/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation ...
	S.2215	A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Protective Security Advisor Pr...	10/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13200)
	S.2193	A bill to provide for a 5-year SCHIP reauthorization for coverage of low-income children, an exp...	10/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.474	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.	10/16/2007	Signed by President.
	S.2152	A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health I...	10/15/2007	Star Print ordered on the bill.
	S.2154	A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain e...	10/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.J.RES.20	A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the imp...	10/03/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.2119	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...	10/01/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.2075	A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to revi...	09/20/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.CON.RES.47	A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an ind...	09/18/2007	Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668)
	S.RES.292	A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2007, as "National Assisted Living Week"...	09/07/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.2021	A bill to provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to...	09/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11215-11216)
	S.479	A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.	09/05/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11097-11101)
	S.1934	A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subs...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
	S.1935	A bill to establish a Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal ...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
	S.1954	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to pharmacies under part...	08/02/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10802)
	S.1958	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...	08/02/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.296	A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".	08/02/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1430	A bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investmen...	07/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
	S.1606	A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w...	07/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)
	S.1827	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment to pharmacies un...	07/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9619)
	S.RES.271	A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.	07/13/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1748	A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...	06/29/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
	S.1694	A bill to authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address colony collapse diso...	06/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1697	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for residential biomass fue...	06/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.82	A resolution designating August 16, 2007 as "National Airborne Day".	06/20/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1623	A bill to require the withholding of United States contributions to the United Nations until the ...	06/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7742-7743)
	S.1605	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...	06/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
	S.1496	A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...	06/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
	S.1390	A bill to provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men ...	06/06/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	S.RES.220	A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.	06/05/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1494	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Ty...	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6863-6864)
	S.1502	A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held...	05/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.1503	A bill to improve domestic fuels security.	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6866-6867)
	S.1514	A bill to revise and extend provisions under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6875)
	S.37	A bill to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive wa...	05/23/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6551-6553)
	S.15	A bill to establish a new budget process to create a comprehensive plan to rein in spending, redu...	05/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6463-6464)
	S.34	A bill to promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and u...	05/22/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1439	A bill to reauthorize the broadband loan and loan guarantee program under title VI of the Rural E...	05/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6951-6952)
	S.RES.205	A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".	05/16/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1376	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the drug discount program unde...	05/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6057)
	S.1356	A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to establish industrial bank holding company re...	05/10/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.1312	A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret-bal...	05/08/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
	S.1232	A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary o...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5209-5210)
	S.RES.165	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...	04/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1146	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for veterans who live in rur...	04/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4692-4693)
	S.1149	A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to author...	04/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4693)
	S.1154	A bill to promote biogas production, and for other purposes.	04/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1155	A bill to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate.	04/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694)
	S.RES.157	A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...	04/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.149	A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...	04/16/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.193	A bill to increase cooperation on energy issues between the United States Government and foreign ...	04/12/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.481	A bill to recruit and retain more qualified individuals to teach in Tribal Colleges or Universiti...	04/10/2007	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
	S.1036	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit human cloning.	03/29/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4173-4174)
	S.1001	A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.	03/28/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
	S.1012	A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to assure meaningful disclosures of the terms ...	03/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.988	A bill to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical l...	03/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.989	A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to clarify that the value of certain funeral...	03/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.978	A bill to authorize the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Woodrow W. Keeble for his acts of valor...	03/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.RES.122	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/23/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.935	A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...	03/20/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
	S.CON.RES.20	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduc...	03/16/2007	Received in the House.
	S.779	A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3194-3195)
	S.872	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the excise tax provisions and income ...	03/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.881	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...	03/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
	S.807	A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 t...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.809	A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exempt qualified public housing agencies...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.826	A bill to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Alice Paul, in recognition of her role...	03/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	S.242	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...	03/07/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, an...
	S.773	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
	S.RES.97	A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...	03/06/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.641	A bill to express the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American t...	02/16/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 45.
	S.658	A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to improve the process for listing, recovery p...	02/16/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
	S.638	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastru...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.648	A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-re...	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
	S.561	A bill to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with...	02/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1904)
	S.573	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to imp...	02/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.502	A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta...	02/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.70	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq a...	02/05/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1579)
	S.458	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the treatment of certain ph...	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.415	A bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system ...	01/29/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.404	A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country o...	01/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1239)
	S.397	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refundable credit agains...	01/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.356	A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced...	01/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S842-843)
	S.315	A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.	01/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S678-679)
	S.CON.RES.3	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States...	01/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S706)
	S.284	A bill to provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance.	01/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.291	A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.	01/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.243	A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by red...	01/10/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.244	A bill to improve women's access to health care services and provide improved medical care by red...	01/10/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.251	A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the importation of presc...	01/10/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.19	A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.	01/09/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.113	A bill to make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Depar...	01/08/2007	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
	S.195	A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish permanent authority for the Secretary...	01/08/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.85	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that territorie...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S93)
	S.101	A bill to update and reinvigorate universal service provided under the Communications Act of 1934...	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
	S.170	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other...	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.180	A bill to provide a permanent deduction for State and local general sales taxes.	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S167)
	S.J.RES.1	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to re...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S186-187)

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