Richard G. Lugar - Federal Senator

Biography

LUGAR, Richard Green, a Senator from Indiana; born in Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind., April 4, 1932; attended the public schools of Indianapolis; graduated, Denison University, Granville, Ohio 1954; attended Pembroke College, Oxford, England, as a Rhodes Scholar and received a graduate degree in 1956; businessman, involved in the manufacturing of food production equipment, livestock and grain operations; United States Navy 1957-1960; member, Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners 1964-1967; mayor, Indianapolis 1968-1975; unsuccessful Republican candidate for the United States Senate in 1974; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1976 and reelected in 1982, 1988, 1994 and 2000 for the term ending January 3, 2007; chair, Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (Ninety-eighth

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Bills Sponsored (43)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.1007	A bill to direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign g...	09/23/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a subst...
	S.3529	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to fo...	09/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9206-9207)
	S.3531	A bill to authorize assistance for Afghanistan, and for other purposes.	09/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.RES.618	A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in ...	08/01/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.629	A resolution honoring the life of, and expressing the condolences of the Senate on the passing of...	07/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7638)

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	S.1007	A bill to direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign g...	09/23/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a subst...
	S.3529	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to fo...	09/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9206-9207)
	S.3531	A bill to authorize assistance for Afghanistan, and for other purposes.	09/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.RES.618	A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in ...	08/01/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.629	A resolution honoring the life of, and expressing the condolences of the Senate on the passing of...	07/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7638)
	S.RES.516	A resolution solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic April 1983 bombing of the ...	04/15/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.459	A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati...	02/25/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1143-1144)
	S.RES.439	A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati...	02/14/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.2597	A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatmen...	02/06/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739)
	S.2562	A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatmen...	01/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S446-447)
	S.2563	A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatmen...	01/29/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S447)
	S.RES.279	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 125th anniversary of the 1882 Treat...	12/19/2007	S.AMDT.3880 Amendment SA 3880 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
	S.RES.391	A resolution calling on the President of the United States to engage in an open discussion with t...	12/13/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.RES.387	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the degradation of the Jordan River and...	11/16/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.334	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the degradation of the Jordan River and...	10/31/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-419. 10:30 a.m.
	S.2228	A bill to extend and improve agricultural programs, and for other purposes.	10/24/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.2020	A bill to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2010, to r...	10/15/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and an amendment to t...
	S.2117	A bill to encourage the development of research-proven programs funded under the Elementary and S...	09/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2118	A bill to encourage the use of research-proven programs in the Elementary and Secondary Education...	09/28/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1267	A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...	09/27/2007	Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
	S.RES.330	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the degradation of the Jordan River and...	09/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12067)
	S.1966	A bill to reauthorize HIV/AIDS assistance.	09/21/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11940-11943)
	S.377	A bill to establish a United States-Poland parliamentary youth exchange program, and for other pu...	09/20/2007	Signed by President.
	S.1138	A bill to enhance nuclear safeguards and to provide assurances of nuclear fuel supply to countrie...	09/11/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.RES.253	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the establishment of a Museum of the History...	09/07/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1104	A bill to increase the number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitt...	06/15/2007	Signed by President.
	S.RES.110	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-United St...	06/11/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.211	A resolution expressing the profound concerns of the Senate regarding the transgression against f...	05/24/2007	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.1422	A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide to agricultural o...	05/17/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6301-6302)
	S.1213	A bill to give States the flexibility to reduce bureaucracy by streamlining enrollment processes ...	04/25/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1188	A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to enhance the ability to prod...	04/23/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	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.613	A bill to enhance the overseas stabilization and reconstruction capabilities of the United States...	04/10/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.494	A bill to endorse further enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and to fac...	04/09/2007	Signed by President.
	S.866	A bill to provide for increased planning and funding for health promotion programs of the Departm...	03/13/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.103	A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for...	03/09/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.790	A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to permit the simplified summer ...	03/07/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.689	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable...	02/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2276)
	S.569	A bill to accelerate efforts to develop vaccines for diseases primarily affecting developing coun...	02/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1912)
	S.RES.75	A resolution congratulating the Indianapolis Colts on their victory in Super Bowl XLI.	02/07/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.33	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should expand its relation...	01/18/2007	Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S779)
	S.198	A bill to improve authorities to address urgent nonproliferation crises and United States nonprol...	01/09/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.162	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the alcohol credit and the alternativ...	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (198)

Bill name			Last Action
	S.3526	A bill to enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony relating to operatin...	11/18/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 11...
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.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.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.J.RES.45	A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regar...	10/03/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-342.

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	S.3526	A bill to enhance drug trafficking interdiction by creating a Federal felony relating to operatin...	11/18/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 11...
	S.1738	A bill to require the Department of Justice to develop and implement a National Strategy Child Ex...	10/13/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-401.
	S.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.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.J.RES.45	A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regar...	10/03/2008	Became Public Law No: 110-342.
	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.3263	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced stra...	09/26/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. With written report N...
	S.RES.666	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.	09/26/2008	Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.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.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.682	A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp...	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.684	A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.	09/24/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.3103	A bill to amend the Iran, North Korea, and Syria nonproliferation Act to allow certain extraordin...	09/23/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.RES.598	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead ...	09/23/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
	S.3168	A bill to authorize United States participation in the replenishment of resources of the Internat...	09/16/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.3498	A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant mat...	09/16/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
	S.3097	A bill to amend the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000.	09/12/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.3485	A bill to require manufacturers to increase the percentage of automobiles manufactured for sale w...	09/12/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8481)
	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.J.RES.42	A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation bet...	09/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8454-8455)
	S.3052	A bill to provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.	09/10/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. With written report N...
	S.3370	A bill to resolve pending claims against Libya by United States nationals, and for other purposes...	08/31/2008	Cleared for White House.
	S.2166	A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...	08/01/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
	S.3169	A bill to authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States cont...	08/01/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.2035	A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the fed...	07/30/2008	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7710-7722, S7722-7759)
	S.3322	A bill to provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midw...	07/30/2008	S.AMDT.5254 Referred to the Committee on Finance. To make a technical correction.
	S.2766	A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...	07/29/2008	Signed by President.
	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.3186	A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.	07/26/2008	Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
	S.3337	A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out conservation reserve program notice C...	07/25/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
	S.3332	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prov...	07/24/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	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.2774	A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ...	07/21/2008	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
	S.3291	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain income and gains relating to f...	07/21/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6973-6974)
	S.2731	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to fo...	07/16/2008	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6809-6817, S6820-6857)
	S.3273	A bill to promote the international deployment of clean technology, and for other purposes.	07/16/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6873)
	S.2120	A bill to authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for th...	07/15/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.RES.608	A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...	07/08/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.607	A resolution designating July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".	07/07/2008	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6364-6365)
	S.254	A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.	07/01/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3202	A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.	06/27/2008	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 854.
	S.2420	A bill to encourage the donation of excess food to nonprofit organizations that provide assistanc...	06/20/2008	Signed by President.
	S.3121	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to waive...	06/12/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1991	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability...	06/11/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)
	S.2829	A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...	06/03/2008	Signed by President.
	S.RES.550	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements ma...	06/03/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.3024	A bill to authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes.	06/02/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.3056	A bill to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil, and for other purposes.	05/22/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	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.3047	A bill to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and math...	05/21/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	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.569	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Prov...	05/19/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.570	A resolution congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with th...	05/19/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2534	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin L...	05/12/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4046)
	S.22	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...	05/07/2008	Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
	S.RES.554	A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone...	05/07/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2951	A bill to require reports on the progress of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in addressing caus...	05/01/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
	S.RES.523	A resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the declaration of the North Atlanti...	04/28/2008	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
	S.RES.538	A resolution designating April 30, 2008, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and ...	04/28/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.1858	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...	04/24/2008	Signed by President.
	S.2433	A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the ...	04/24/2008	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the...
	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.525	A resolution recognizing the progress made by States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention o...	04/22/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3262)
	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.RES.470	A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Ch...	04/14/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2...
	S.1638	A bill to adjust the salaries of Federal justices and judges, and for other purposes.	04/07/2008	Star Print ordered on the written report (110-277).
	S.579	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...	04/03/2008	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.RES.501	A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...	04/03/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
	S.RES.485	A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...	03/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.486	A resolution to congratulate the X PRIZE Foundation for their efforts to inspire a new generation...	03/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.488	A resolution designating the week beginning March 16, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week".	03/14/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2771	A bill to require the president to call a White House Conference on Children and Youth in 2010. ...	03/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2151)
	S.CON.RES.66	A concurrent resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the commencement of the special re...	03/11/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.476	A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...	03/07/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.2724	A bill to amend the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 t...	03/06/2008	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
	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.2627	A bill to provide for a biennial budget process and a biennial appropriations process and to enha...	02/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S971-972)
	S.2631	A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...	02/13/2008	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
	S.RES.446	A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.	02/12/2008	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.432	A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...	02/08/2008	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
	S.2023	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 805 Main Street i...	01/22/2008	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S156)
	S.RES.420	A resolution commending Martin P. Paone	01/22/2008	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.597	A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...	12/21/2007	Signed by President.
	S.RES.417	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should expand trade opport...	12/19/2007	Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16017)
	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.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.506	A bill to improve efficiency in the Federal Government through the use of high-performance green ...	12/12/2007	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
	S.911	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...	12/12/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.2460	A bill to extend by one year the moratorium on implementation of a rule relating to the Federal-S...	12/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15248-15249)
	S.RES.401	A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications. ...	12/11/2007	Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15143-...
	S.2405	A bill to provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income ...	12/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14742-14743)
	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.2349	A bill to reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other ...	11/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
	S.2306	A bill to encourage and facilitate the use of renewable fuel in the United States.	11/05/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	S.2279	A bill to combat international violence against women and girls.	10/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13632-13633, S13639-13641)
	S.2253	A bill to provide adjustments in payment to certain hospitals under the Medicaid program.	10/29/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.2205	A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien student...	10/24/2007	Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S13300-13306)
	S.CON.RES.44	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp shoul...	10/19/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	S.RES.352	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 20th anniversary of United States-M...	10/18/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13100)
	S.RES.353	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of a sovereign, democrat...	10/18/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.558	A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...	10/17/2007	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.2158	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit Medicare beneficiaries to contin...	10/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.CON.RES.39	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road cr...	10/05/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.RES.342	A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hisp...	10/02/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.339	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.	10/01/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.336	A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl...	09/27/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.774	A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit...	09/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12090-12091)
	S.RES.328	A resolution condemning the assassination on September 19, 2007, of Antoine Ghanem, a member of ...	09/24/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.320	A resolution recognizing the achievements of the people of Ukraine in pursuit of freedom and demo...	09/21/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11954)
	S.RES.321	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...	09/19/2007	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11757-11758)
	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.J.RES.16	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...	08/29/2007	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
	S.898	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease resear...	08/03/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
	S.625	A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...	08/01/2007	Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
	S.675	A bill to provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet r...	07/31/2007	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
	S.1565	A bill to provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.	07/31/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.RES.276	A resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeepi...	07/31/2007	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
	S.1895	A bill to aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education.	07/30/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10315)
	S.1500	A bill to support democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes.	07/24/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.761	A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...	07/19/2007	Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
	S.392	A bill to ensure payment of United States assessments for United Nations peacekeeping operations ...	07/16/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
	S.1713	A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.	07/13/2007	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
	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.1755	A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make permanent the summer foo...	07/10/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8946)
	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.1727	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit against income tax for ...	06/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8696-8697)
	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.1717	A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Deputy Chief of State and Priv...	06/27/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8619)
	S.CON.RES.40	A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Tr...	06/25/2007	Received in the House.
	S.1684	A bill to establish the Return of Talent Program to allow aliens who are legally present in the U...	06/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8304)
	S.RES.250	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the military junta in Burma for its co...	06/22/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.RES.252	A resolution recognizing the increasingly mutually beneficial relationship between the United Sta...	06/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8306-8309)
	S.676	A bill to provide that the Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank or the Alter...	06/21/2007	Signed by President.
	S.RES.244	A resolution designating June 2007 as National Safety Month.	06/20/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	S.261	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting,...	06/13/2007	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
	S.1616	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to promote and assure the quality of biodiesel fuel, and for ot...	06/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7652-7653)
	S.CON.RES.10	A concurrent resolution honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Col...	06/13/2007	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
	S.1592	A bill to reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program.	06/12/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.1588	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197...	06/11/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.RES.224	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. ...	06/07/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7387)
	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.1529	A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to end benefit erosion, support working families with...	05/24/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6896-6897)
	S.CON.RES.29	A concurrent resolution encouraging the recognition of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their playe...	05/14/2007	Received in the House.
	S.223	A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...	04/26/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156)
	S.1226	A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish programs to improve the quality...	04/26/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.1204	A bill to enhance Federal efforts focused on public awareness and education about the risks and d...	04/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5088)
	S.1115	A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption,...	04/23/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-85.
	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.1172	A bill to reduce hunger in the United States.	04/19/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4777-4778)
	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.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.1120	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for the training of graduate medi...	04/17/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
	S.731	A bill to develop a methodology for, and complete, a national assessment of geological storage ca...	04/16/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
	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.RES.76	A resolution calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly ...	04/11/2007	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4385-4386)
	S.RES.30	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to addre...	03/29/2007	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment and with a preamble. ...
	S.1015	A bill to reauthorize the National Writing Project.	03/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4056-4057)
	S.1018	A bill to address security risks posed by global climate change and for other purposes.	03/28/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4059-4060)
	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.971	A bill to establish the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to provide funding for the su...	03/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3620-3621)
	S.RES.117	A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...	03/22/2007	Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
	S.500	A bill to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the ...	03/20/2007	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. W...
	S.897	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide more help to Alzheimer's disease car...	03/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.903	A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...	03/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
	S.881	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...	03/14/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
	S.859	A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to award funds to study the feasibility of constructing...	03/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3068-3069)
	S.794	A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option t...	03/07/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.767	A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes.	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701)
	S.768	A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes.	03/06/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2700-2701)
	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.740	A bill to establish in the Department of Commerce an Under Secretary for United States Direct Inv...	03/01/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2510)
	S.626	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076)
	S.634	A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...	02/15/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2082)
	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.653	A bill to expand visa waiver program to countries on a probationary basis and for other purposes....	02/15/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	S.590	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the investment tax credit with respec...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1970)
	S.591	A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to adjust for inflation the allowable amounts of finan...	02/14/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1970-1971)
	S.561	A bill to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with...	02/13/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1904)
	S.557	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the depreciation classificati...	02/12/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1863-1864)
	S.502	A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta...	02/06/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.465	A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title III of the Public Healt...	01/31/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1445-1446)
	S.466	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of an end-of-life ...	01/31/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1442)
	S.CON.RES.5	A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organi...	01/31/2007	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1463)
	S.400	A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code...	01/25/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1198-1199)
	S.342	A bill to expand visa waiver program to countries on a probationary basis and for other purposes....	01/22/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S828-829)
	S.329	A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for cardiac rehabilita...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.336	A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to operate and maintain as a system the Chicago Sanit...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as int...
	S.339	A bill to promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing th...	01/18/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
	S.RES.31	A resolution expressing support for democratic forces in Serbia and encouraging the people of Ser...	01/17/2007	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
	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.211	A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and refer...	01/09/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
	S.RES.19	A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.	01/09/2007	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	S.23	A bill to promote renewable fuel and energy security of the United States, and for other purposes...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S61-62)
	S.133	A bill to promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by redu...	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S127-128)
	S.154	A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities.	01/04/2007	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S142-143)
	S.155	A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities.	01/04/2007	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S144-148)

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