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Biography
COLEMAN, Norm, a Senator from Minnesota; born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 17, 1949; B.A., Hofstra University; J.D., University of Iowa 1976; attorney; chief prosecutor for Minnesota state attorney general; Minnesota state solicitor general; mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota 1993-1998; elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2002 for the term ending January 3, 2009.
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.3377A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to waive the biometric transportation security card...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7915-7916)
S.3126A bill to provide for the development of certain traditional and alternative energy resources, an...06/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5619-5626)
S.RES.552A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the State of Minnesota.
05/06/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2843A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a continuous levy on payments to Medic...04/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.CON.RES.75A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should tak...04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951)
S.2798A bill to establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders, an...04/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.2653A bill to further United States security by restoring and enhancing the competitiveness of the Un...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1068-1070)
S.2654A bill to provide for enhanced reimbursement of servicemembers and veterans for certain travel ex...02/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2144A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of feasibility relating to the const...01/31/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.2578A bill to temporarily delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case ma...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2455A bill to provide $1,000,000,000 in emergency Community Development Block Grant funding for neces...12/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2424A bill to ensure that all Americans have basic health literacy skills to function effectively as ...12/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2394A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, modernize, and improve public noti...11/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14640)
S.2356A bill to enhance national security by restricting access of illegal aliens to driver's licenses ...11/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.371A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the issuance of State driver's licenses...11/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14201)
S.2280A bill to amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
11/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13686)
S.RES.363A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the treatment of Social Security "notch...11/01/2007Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13711)
S.2246A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend eligibility for Federal TRIO programs ...10/26/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.346A resolution expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that ...10/26/2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13494-13495)
S.2201A bill to provide for the penalty-free use of retirement funds for mortgage delinquency relief. ...10/22/2007Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.2047A bill to require enhanced disclosures to consumers purchasing flood insurance and for other purp...09/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11511-11512)
S.1937A bill to authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.1698A bill to provide that no funds appropriated or otherwise made available by any Act for contribut...07/25/2007Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report ...
S.CON.RES.42A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, treatment, and e...07/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.RES.261A resolution expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contribution...07/24/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1837A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of ...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1813A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide individuals with an opportunity to parti...07/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1748A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine...06/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measu...
S.RES.254A resolution supporting efforts for increased healthy living for childhood cancer survivors.
06/25/2007Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduc...
S.1641A bill to amend Public Law 87-383 to reauthorize appropriations to promote the conservation of mi...06/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.1598A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act, with respect to civil penalties for child labor vio...06/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1558A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to strengthen requirements related to security brea...06/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.RES.111A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee shoul...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1488A bill to amend the definition of independent student for purposes of the need analysis in the Hi...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6857)
S.35A bill to amend section 7209 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 and ...05/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ...
S.RES.212A resolution to express the sense of the Senate relating to legislation to curb global warming. ...05/21/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6390)
S.1410A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the pu...05/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1307A bill to include Medicare provider payments in the Federal Payment Levy Program, to require the ...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5600-5601)
S.1264A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to holders of rural renaiss...05/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.30A bill to intensify research to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines.
04/16/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.136A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the seizure by the Government of Iran ...03/29/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.995A bill to provide for a hospital in Cass County, Minnesota.
03/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.908A bill to establish a Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services.
03/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.840A bill to amend the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize assistance for domestic and f...03/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.833A bill to make the United States competitive in a global economy.
03/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2970-2971)
S.754A bill to streamline and simplify the travel procedures used by Department of Defense personnel. ...03/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.716A bill to establish a Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services.
02/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.665A bill to require congressional approval of loans made by the Secretary of Transportation in exce...02/16/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.628A bill to provide grants for rural health information technology development activities.
02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002, S2077)
S.629A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide direct and guaranteed ...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002, S2079)
S.630A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a minimum payment...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002, S2079)
S.631A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of remote patient ...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002, S2079)
S.632A bill to provide for a hospital in Cass County, Minnesota.
02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002, S2080)
S.633A bill to provide assistance to rural schools, hospitals, and communities for the conduct of coll...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002, S2080)
S.646A bill to increase the nursing workforce.
02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2000-2002)
S.437A bill to provide for the conveyance of an A-12 Blackbird aircraft to the Minnesota Air National ...01/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1351)
S.362A bill to expand the number of embryonic stem cell lines available for federally funded research....01/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.363A bill to provide increased Federal funding for stem cell research, to expand the number of embry...01/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.299A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend increased expensing for small busines...01/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S644-645)
S.272A bill to amend Public Law 87-383 to reauthorize appropriations to promote the conservation of mi...01/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S454)
S.207A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate part or all of ...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S285)
S.217A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to initiate a section 301 investigation ...01/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S289)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.1577A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require screening, including n...09/10/2008Committee on Finance. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-215. 10:00 a.m.
S.3038A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the adoption incentives p...09/10/2008Committee on Finance. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-215. 10:00 a.m.
S.3362A bill to reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
08/22/2008Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Kerry under authority of th...
S.789A bill to prevent abuse of Government credit cards.
08/01/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
S.2166A bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed t...08/01/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments. With written report No...
S.3406A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
08/01/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 927.
S.RES.618A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in ...08/01/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.627A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of ...08/01/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)
S.RES.647A resolution designating September 9, 2008, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awarene...08/01/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8049-8050)
S.J.RES.41A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/01/2008By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444.
S.J.RES.45A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regar...08/01/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8006-8014)
S.2994A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sedimen...07/31/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3155A bill to reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, an...07/31/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.3384A bill to amend section 11317 of title 40, United States Code, to require greater accountability ...07/31/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7929)
S.3411A bill to authorize the sale of certain National Forest System lands in the Superior National For...07/31/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...07/30/2008Became Public Law No: 110-294.
S.3322A bill to provide tax relief for the victims of severe storms, tornados, and flooding in the Midw...07/30/2008S.AMDT.5254 Referred to the Committee on Finance. To make a technical correction.
S.RES.632A resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international c...07/30/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7789-7790)
S.2766A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address certain discharges incidental ...07/29/2008Signed by President.
S.2756A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background che...07/28/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.3186A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
07/26/2008Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 35. R...
S.3337A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out conservation reserve program notice C...07/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.3338A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridge...07/25/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.3324A bill to provide leadership regarding science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educatio...07/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7287)
S.3309A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2523 7th Avenue E...07/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.3310A bill to provide benefits under the Post-Development/Mobilization Respite Absence program for ce...07/23/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.621A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detect...07/23/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Community Health Centers program...07/22/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.3299A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the demonstration project on adjustable r...07/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.RES.619A resolution expressing support for a constructive dialogue on human rights issues between the Un...07/22/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7077)
S.2774A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ...07/21/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.J.RES.44A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...07/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6942, S6943)
S.3272A bill to make emergency supplemental appropriations for the National Institutes of Health for th...07/16/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6872)
S.2120A bill to authorize the establishment of a Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for th...07/15/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report ...
S.3255A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for the oversight of large trades of over-t...07/11/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6607-6608)
S.RES.576A resolution designating August 2008 as "Digital Television Transition Awareness Month".
07/11/2008Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6611-6612)
S.2606A bill to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes.
07/10/2008Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an am...
S.3242A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes, and for other purpos...07/10/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.608A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator fo...07/08/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.1738A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t...07/07/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substi...
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...07/01/2008Signed by President.
S.3202A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.
06/27/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 854.
S.3200A bill to develop capacity and infrastructure for mentoring programs.
06/26/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.603A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for propert...06/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6296-6297)
S.2504A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers...06/24/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. ...
S.3144A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare...06/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5699)
S.617A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ...06/16/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.3118A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to preserve beneficiary access to...06/12/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 776.
S.RES.588A resolution honoring Dr. Feng Shan Ho, a man of great courage and humanity, who saved the lives ...06/06/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.583A resolution designating June 20, 2008, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and...06/05/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1965A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...06/03/2008Received in the House.
S.2829A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo...06/03/2008Signed by President.
S.RES.580A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapo...06/02/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4894)
S.3056A bill to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil, and for other purposes.
05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.3070A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial ...05/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.3073A bill to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to improve procedures for...05/22/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4805)
S.RES.567A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/22/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.3046A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval sys...05/21/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4625)
S.RES.541A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abus...05/21/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4705-4...
S.RES.573A resolution recognizing Cuba Solidarity Day and the struggle of the Cuban people as they continu...05/21/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2191A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program ...05/20/2008Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nat...
S.RES.571A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of...05/20/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.3016A bill to direct the Attorney General to provide grants for Internet crime prevention education p...05/14/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.564A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation f...05/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4185-4186)
S.3007A bill to hold the surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for the war crimes, genocide, and cri...05/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4030)
S.22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance fo...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.961A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...05/07/2008Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.554A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone...05/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2955A bill to authorize funds to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to carry out its Community...05/01/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.2956A bill to ensure that persons who form corporations in the United States disclose the beneficial ...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3704-3706)
S.RES.548A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the cont...05/01/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721)
S.2931A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt complex rehabilitation products ...04/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3510)
S.RES.533A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe.
04/29/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.2920A bill to reauthorize and improve the financing and entrepreneurial development programs of the S...04/28/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
S.RES.497A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for thei...04/28/2008Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.524A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the owners of small business concerns in the ...04/28/2008Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.536A resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, an organization ...04/28/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.334A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthi...04/24/2008S.AMDT.4577 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1858A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...04/24/2008Signed by President.
S.2324A bill to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to enhance the Offices of the I...04/24/2008Received in the House.
S.RES.522A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and r...04/22/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.528A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.2888A bill to protect the property and security of homeowners who are subject to foreclosure proceedi...04/17/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3160)
S.999A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment,...04/16/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2860A bill to diminish predatory lending by enhancing appraisal quality and standards, to improve app...04/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.2863A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for cert...04/15/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.470A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Ch...04/14/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2...
S.1418A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developi...04/09/2008Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a su...
S.2836A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include service after September 11, 2001, as ser...04/09/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.970A bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nucl...04/08/2008Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
S.RES.506A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that funding provided by the United States to the...04/08/2008Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2756)
S.579A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institute...04/03/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.2133A bill to authorize bankruptcy courts to take certain actions with respect to mortgage loans in b...04/03/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.2795A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasi...04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2425-2526)
S.2817A bill to establish the National Park Centennial Fund, and for other purposes.
04/03/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2444-2445)
S.2821A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clea...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.980A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to address online pharmacies.
04/02/2008Received in the House.
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1042A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to make the provision of technical services for med...03/13/2008Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.2777A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his coura...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure...
S.J.RES.30A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Sta...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008...
S.2734A bill to aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgag...03/11/2008Star Print ordered on the bill.
S.RES.476A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/07/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2705A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through ass...03/05/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.455A resolution calling for peace in Darfur.
03/05/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
S.RES.472A resolution commending the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at a...03/04/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.12A bill to promote home ownership, manufacturing, and economic growth.
03/03/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 587.
S.2686A bill to ensure that all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, ...03/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.2681A bill to require the issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American...02/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1432)
S.RES.466A resolution honoring the life of William F. Buckley, Jr.
02/29/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2668A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phones from listed property unde...02/26/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1203)
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/25/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.2666A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in affordable housing, ...02/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1139-1140)
S.2652A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make a grant to the National World War II Museum ...02/14/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1067-1068)
S.2631A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageo...02/13/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S979-980)
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.RES.449A resolution condemning in the strongest possible terms President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's s...02/12/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S922)
S.2618A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research with respect to various for...02/08/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.432A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Missi...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
S.2603A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and crim...02/07/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2609A bill to establish a Global Service Fellowship Program, and for other purposes.
02/07/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S791-792)
S.310A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with N...02/05/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No...
S.2575A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitations on the transfer of en...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.2579A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of t...01/30/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498)
S.2580A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education...01/30/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2566A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income tax credit for cert...01/29/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.431A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
01/29/2008Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457)
S.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
S.2552A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a stimulus to small business by incr...01/24/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2400A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to ...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
S.2543A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.419A resolution honoring the life and extraordinary contributions of Diane Wolf.
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.772A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptio...12/19/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with amendments. With written report No. 11...
S.CON.RES.53A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens ...12/19/2007Received in the House.
S.2498A bill to authorize the minting of a coin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15916-15917)
S.2505A bill to allow employees of a commercial passenger airline carrier who receive payments in a ban...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15919)
S.2509A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to prevent the enforcement of certain national primar...12/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.2510A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide revised standards for quality assurance ...12/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15920)
S.2517A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the proceeds of qualified mortg...12/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.