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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.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.2701A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery in the easter...03/04/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2623A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to authorize travel and transportation allowances f...02/12/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.416A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent mi...12/19/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.543A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold us...12/12/2007S.AMDT.3832 Referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2437A bill for the relief of Dr. Luis A.M. Gonzalez and Dr. Virginia Aguila Gonzalez.
12/10/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.393A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the tragic events of D...12/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1134A bill to maximize transparency and accountability for direct appropriations to non-Federal entit...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
S.1391A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of ...05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6129)
S.1277A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the treatment of payment under ...05/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.752A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the implementation of the Pla...04/25/2007Subcommittee on Water and Power. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.1154A bill to promote biogas production, and for other purposes.
04/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1122A bill to improve the calculation of highway mileage to medium and large hub airports, and for ot...04/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.566A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a rural entrepreneur...02/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.426A bill to provide that all funds collected from the tariff on imports of ethanol be invested in t...01/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1292-1293)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2774A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for ...05/08/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
S.RES.555A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/08/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3980)
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.RES.512A resolution honoring the life of Charlton Heston.
04/10/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951)
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.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.2818A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service...04/03/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.RES.501A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have bee...04/03/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-N...
S.RES.485A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the Sta...03/14/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2785A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security Act to preserve access to physicians' services under ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2071A bill to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine.
02/12/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S.RES.446A resolution relative to the death of Representative Tom Lantos, of California.
02/12/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.2543A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in cir...01/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.420A resolution commending Martin P. Paone
01/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.597A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal...12/21/2007Signed by President.
S.RES.389A resolution commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command head...12/19/2007Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16056)
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.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.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2407A bill to provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy childre...12/13/2007Star Print ordered on on the bill.
S.911A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to advance medical research and treatments into pe...12/12/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.403A resolution congratulating Boys Town on its 90th anniversary celebration.
12/12/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1327A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships.
12/05/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.2362A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional standard deduction for...11/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2369A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain tax planning inventions are...11/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14491-14492, S14492-14493)
S.CON.RES.51A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after scho...11/14/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
S.2337A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered...11/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14289-14290)
S.294A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.
11/01/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
S.2289A bill to amend chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, to limit the duration of Federal con...11/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.558A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
S.474A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
10/16/2007Signed by President.
S.2159A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th annive...10/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.343A resolution designating October 19, 2007, as "National Mammography Day".
10/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2119A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who be...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.336A resolution recognizing and honoring the 20 years of service and contributions of Dr. James Hadl...09/27/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1105A bill to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecu...09/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12087-12089)
S.RES.324A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
09/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.CON.RES.47A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an ind...09/18/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668)
S.471A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to The Missouri River Basin Lewis and...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With wri...
S.2053A bill to amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improv...09/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11589-11592)
S.RES.316A resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 2007 as "National Childhood L...09/11/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.314A resolution designating September 13, 2007, as "National Celiac Disease Awareness Day".
09/10/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2022A bill to prohibit the closure or relocation of any county office of the Farm Service Agency unti...09/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1716A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountabilit...08/13/2007Signed by President.
S.1936A bill to provide for a plebiscite on the future status of Puerto Rico.
08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1958A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient qua...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1963A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home l...08/02/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10806)
S.1975A bill to expand family and medical leave in support of servicemembers with combat-related injuri...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10810-10811)
S.1904A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to ensure that only producers ...07/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.RES.236A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to ...07/31/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1894A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide family and medical leave to p...07/27/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
S.1606A bill to provide for the establishment of a comprehensive policy on the care and management of w...07/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9858)
S.761A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States ...07/19/2007Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2272 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S9574)
S.RES.271A resolution honoring Lady Bird Johnson.
07/13/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.231A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 200...06/25/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
S.1618A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the production of a cel...06/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1623A bill to require the withholding of United States contributions to the United Nations until the ...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7742-7743)
S.1628A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize programs to increase the number of nur...06/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7745)
S.1605A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare...06/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7642-7643)
S.1496A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation prog...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7537)
S.1593A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections to milita...06/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7548)
S.1571A bill to reform the essential air service program, and for other purposes.
06/07/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7344)
S.RES.220A resolution honoring the life of Senator Craig Thomas.
06/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1491A bill to amend the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Agricultu...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.1502A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.36A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to establish a biofuels promotion prog...05/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.1460A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002 to support beginning farmers ...05/23/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.201A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
05/15/2007Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:...
S.1323A bill to prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability acti...05/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6011-6012)
S.1310A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of increased p...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5602)
S.223A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic f...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5155-5156)
S.430A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment...04/24/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.RES.165A resolution relative to the death of Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, of California. ...04/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1164A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilizat...04/19/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4756)
S.1155A bill to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate.
04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4694)
S.RES.157A resolution extending the best wishes of the Senate to New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine and ex...04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.158A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".
04/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1125A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment i...04/17/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.731A bill to develop a methodology for, and complete, a national assessment of geological storage ca...04/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.962A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and improve the carbon capture and s...04/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.1117A bill to establish a grant program to provide vision care to children, and for other purposes. ...04/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4505-4506)
S.RES.149A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate on the tragic events at Virginia Tech Unive...04/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.682A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his unp...03/30/2007Received in the House.
S.1001A bill to restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
03/28/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
S.1010A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payment...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.1012A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to assure meaningful disclosures of the terms ...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.RES.122A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/23/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.971A bill to establish the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to provide funding for the su...03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3620-3621)
S.RES.117A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication of the Vietnam...03/22/2007Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3629)
S.932A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize physical therapists to evalua...03/20/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.935A bill to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit P...03/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3371-3372)
S.915A bill to establish a pilot program to provide grants to encourage eligible institutions of highe...03/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.903A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contribut...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3209-3210)
S.839A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude amounts received as a military basic...03/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.836A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer ove...03/09/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.807A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 t...03/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.773A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2710)
S.RES.97A resolution relative to the death of Thomas F. Eagleton, former United States Senator for the St...03/06/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.700A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit to individuals who enter into a...02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2357-2358)
S.609A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as u...02/27/2007Star Print ordered on S. 609.
S.574A bill to express the sense of Congress on Iraq.
02/17/2007Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S2185-2199)
S.614A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to double the child tax credit for the first year, to e...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.638A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastru...02/15/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.561A bill to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with...02/13/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1904)
S.544A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to certain agriculture-rela...02/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.551A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to certain agriculture-rela...02/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.505A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the above-the-line deduction for te...02/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1643-1644)
S.CON.RES.4A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq.
02/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1554-1555)
S.439A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed ...01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1411-1412)
S.450A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the medicare outpatient rehabili...01/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.CON.RES.7A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on Iraq.
01/31/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1391-1392)
S.435A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve the essential air service program.
01/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1345)
S.415A bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system ...01/29/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.RES.44A resolution commending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln women's volleyball team for winning th...01/29/2007Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1296-1297)
S.388A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a national standard in accordance with w...01/25/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.CON.RES.3A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States...01/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S706)
S.284A bill to provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance.
01/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.259A bill to authorize the establishment of the Henry Kuualoha Giugni Kupuna Memorial Archives at th...01/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449)
S.211A bill to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and refer...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S286)
S.RES.19A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.
01/09/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.65A bill to modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes.
01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S82)