Biography
MURKOWSKI, Lisa, (daughter of Frank Hughes Murkowski), a Senator from Alaska; born in Ketchikan, Alaska, on May 22, 1957; attended public schools in Fairbanks, AK; attended Williamette University in Salem, Oregon, 1975-1977; B.A. in Economics, Georgetown University 1980; J.D., Willamette College of Law 1985; attorney; member, Alaska Bar Association; Anchorage District Court attorney 1987-1989; private practice 1989-1996; Mayor’s Task Force on the Homeless 1990-1991; Anchorage Equal Rights Commission 1997-1998; Alaska State house of representatives 1999-2002; appointed to the U.S. Senate on December 20, 2002, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of her father, Frank H. Murkowski; elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004 for term ending January 3, 2011.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
S.2911A bill to improve vaccination rates among children.
04/24/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3405)
S.RES.526A resolution designating April 20 through 26, 2008, as "National Community Health Aide, Community...04/22/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
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.1680A bill to provide for the inclusion of certain non-Federal land in the Izembek National Wildlife ...04/15/2008Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.1433A bill to amend the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to provide competitive status...04/10/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. With w...
S.2758A bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible ...03/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.RES.479A resolution designating March 20, 2008, as "Second Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day...03/11/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.2570A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to authorize waivers by the Commissioner of S...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S448-449)
S.RES.378A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and con...11/14/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.352A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 20th anniversary of United States-M...10/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13100)
S.RES.348A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
10/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1808A bill to authorize the exchange of certain land in Denali National Park in the State of Alaska. ...09/27/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.1089A bill to amend the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act to allow the Federal Coordinator for Alaska N...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the ...
S.RES.285A resolution designating September 9, 2007, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awarene...07/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1746A bill to provide for the recognition of certain Native communities and the settlement of certain...06/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8742)
S.1552A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property to ...06/05/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7076-7077)
S.RES.205A resolution designating June 2007 as "National Internet Safety Month".
05/16/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1236A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding highly qualified tea...04/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5215-5216)
S.1206A bill to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Age Discri...04/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5091-5092)
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.1132A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes to receive charitable co...04/17/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4612)
S.896A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act to increase the number ...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3204-3206)
S.RES.109A resolution congratulating the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team for winning the 2007 Na...03/15/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.200A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation and the...02/16/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.202A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain Forest Service land to the city of Coffman Cove, ...02/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.290A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to rural primary health...02/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1939-1941)
S.552A bill to provide for the tax treatment of income received in connection with the litigation conc...02/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1854-1855)
S.533A bill to amend the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 to prohibit the issuance of permits for mari...02/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measur...
S.298A bill to provide incentives for renewable energy production, to increase fuel economy standards ...01/16/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S596-598)
S.199A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Amendments of 1996 to modify the grant program to improve...01/08/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S239)
S.203A bill to provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village Corporation established for t...01/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.42A bill to make improvements to the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984.
01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of ...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
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.2688A bill to improve the protections afforded under Federal law to consumers from contaminated seafo...04/24/2008Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:3...
S.2088A bill to place reasonable limitations on the use of National Security Letters, and for other pur...04/23/2008Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
S.1551A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to making progress toward the goal of ...04/22/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
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.519A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights...04/18/2008Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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.1738A bill to establish a Special Counsel for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction within t...04/16/2008Committee on the Judiciary Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. Hearings held.
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.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.2799A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services availabl...04/02/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.RES.482A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
03/13/2008Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163-2164)
S.901A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional authorizations of appropriati...03/12/2008By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
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.CON.RES.66A concurrent resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the commencement of the special re...03/11/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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.2729A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify Medicare physician reimbursement...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1706-1707)
S.2730A bill to facilitate the participation of private capital and skills in the strategic, economic, ...03/06/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1707-1708)
S.1200A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.
02/28/2008Received in the House.
S.2232A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a demonstration program to adapt the less...02/27/2008Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.444A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the strong alliance that has been forge...02/14/2008S.AMDT.4084 Amendment SA 4084 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.2630A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Federal grant program to provide in...02/13/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of meas...
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.2619A bill to protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks.
02/11/2008Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.
S.2062A bill to amend the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to reau...02/08/2008Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged pursuant to the order of May 2...
S.2614A bill to facilitate the development, demonstration, and implementation of technology for the use...02/08/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S818-819)
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.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.1634A bill to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Nor...01/30/2008Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.2565A bill to establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty ...01/29/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S447-448)
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.433A resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless wor...01/29/2008Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.430A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/25/2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
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.J.RES.17A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take nec...01/23/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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.279A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 125th anniversary of the 1882 Treat...12/19/2007S.AMDT.3880 Amendment SA 3880 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
S.RES.417A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should expand trade opport...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16017)
S.CON.RES.64A concurrent resolution commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of...12/19/2007Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16018)
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.RES.409A resolution commending the service of the Honorable Trent Lott, a Senator from the State of Miss...12/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.388A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National Teen Datin...12/17/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.1965A bill to protect children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, to enhance eff...12/12/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. W...
S.1382A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of an Amyotrophic ...12/04/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy with an amendmen...
S.RES.366A resolution designating November 2007 as "National Methamphetamine Awareness Month", to increase...11/16/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1970A bill to establish a National Commission on Children and Disasters, a National Resource Center o...11/15/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Dodd with an amendment i...
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.311A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, deliveri...11/14/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment....
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.2314A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make geothermal heat pump systems eligible f...11/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13998-13999)
S.950A bill to develop and maintain an integrated system of coastal and ocean observations for the Nat...11/02/2007Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment ...
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.2198A bill to require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certif...10/31/2007Received in the House.
S.2277A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the issuance of q...10/31/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2257A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to a...10/29/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13521-13522)
S.38A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of r...10/24/2007Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S.RES.351A resolution designating the week beginning October 21, 2007, as "National Character Counts Week"...10/18/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.456A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecuti...10/17/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
S.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.2141A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and extend the Fetal Alcohol Syndrom...10/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12776-12777)
S.2130A bill to express the sense of the Senate on the need for a comprehensive diplomatic offensive to...10/03/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.2123A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or t...10/01/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.1543A bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy ...09/26/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-246.
S.1756A bill to provide supplemental ex gratia compensation to the Republic of the Marshall Islands for...09/25/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-243.
S.377A bill to establish a United States-Poland parliamentary youth exchange program, and for other pu...09/20/2007Signed by President.
S.2059A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements ...09/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.645A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal meas...09/17/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.1692A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
09/14/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.306A resolution concerning the return of Senator Tim Johnson.
09/05/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.J.RES.16A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom ...08/29/2007By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of ...
S.1766A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other pu...08/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10775, S10776)
S.RES.296A resolution designating September 2007 as "National Youth Court Month".
08/02/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.625A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain au...08/01/2007Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in ...
S.941A bill to increase Federal support for Community Health Centers and the National Health Service C...07/30/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10304)
S.1841A bill to provide a site for the National Women's History Museum in Washington, District of Colum...07/20/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659)
S.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.1819A bill to amend the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 to modify a deadline relat...07/19/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.1815A bill to assure compliance with basic standards for all-terrain vehicles in the United States, a...07/18/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.617A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to ...07/12/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S.RES.250A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the military junta in Burma for its co...06/22/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.252A resolution recognizing the increasingly mutually beneficial relationship between the United Sta...06/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8306-8309)
S.RES.132A resolution recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for 65 years of service to the United States.
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.215A resolution designating September 25, 2007, as "National First Responder Appreciation Day".
06/20/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.RES.243A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and the considerable ...06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.244A resolution designating June 2007 as National Safety Month.
06/20/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.381A bill to establish a fact-finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Commission to invest...06/13/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment...
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.RES.110A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-United St...06/11/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
S.1390A bill to provide for the issuance of a "forever stamp" to honor the sacrifices of the brave men ...06/06/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Finan...
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.1511A bill to promote the development and use of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologie...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6873)
S.1515A bill to establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network to represent domestic violence...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6877)
S.1526A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to develop standards for general service lamps that will...05/24/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6895)
S.1527A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for renovation and cons...05/24/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.37A bill to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive wa...05/23/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6551-6553)
S.254A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
05/22/2007Received in the House.
S.RES.208A resolution encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapa...05/17/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1400A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the information and repayment options...05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6139)
S.1401A bill to improve the National Student Loan Data System.
05/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6140-6141)
S.1376A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the drug discount program unde...05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6057)
S.RES.197A resolution honoring the accomplishments of AmeriCorps.
05/14/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6071-6072)
S.1368A bill to amend the Denali Commission Act of 1998 to modify the authority of the Commission.
05/11/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6018)
S.205A bill to grant rights-of-way for electric transmission lines over certain Native allotments in t...05/03/2007Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 2:30 p.m.
S.1276A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor elect...05/03/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5565-5566)
S.1262A bill to protect students receiving student loans, and for other purposes.
05/02/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5499-5500)
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.RES.175A resolution recognizing the 59th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
04/26/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.1115A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption,...04/23/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-85.
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.1146A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for veterans who live in rur...04/18/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4692-4693)
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.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.322A bill to establish an Indian youth telemental health demonstration project.
04/10/2007Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment. With written report No...
S.358A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insu...04/10/2007By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report....
S.80A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for 8 weeks of paid leave for Federal emp...03/30/2007Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of ...
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.J.RES.5A joint resolution proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States pos...03/30/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and Internat...
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.1020A bill to move toward energy independence through a coordinated development of renewable energy s...03/28/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.673A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credits for the installation of wind...03/26/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3733-3735)
S.RES.49A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska into the Uni...03/23/2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consi...
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.958A bill to establish an adolescent literacy program.
03/22/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3609-3610)
S.961A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to provide benefits to certain individuals who serv...03/22/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.779A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3194-3195)
S.906A bill to prohibit the sale, distribution, transfer, and export of elemental mercury, and for oth...03/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3213)
S.RES.95A resolution designating March 25, 2007, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebratio...03/15/2007Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.881A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track mainten...03/14/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3136)
S.843A bill to provide for the establishment of a national mercury monitoring program.
03/12/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.RES.103A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for...03/09/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.RES.100A resolution designating the week beginning March 12, 2007, as "National Safe Place Week".
03/07/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.770A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to permit participating households to use food stamp b...03/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.771A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchil...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2707-2708)
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.777A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government ...03/06/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2713-2714)
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.380A bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and ...03/01/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings hel...
S.727A bill to improve and expand geographic literacy among kindergarten through grade 12 students in ...03/01/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2493-2494)
S.713A bill to ensure dignity in care for members of the Armed Forces recovering from injuries.
02/28/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2363-2364)
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.240A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.
02/15/2007Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With w...
S.626A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2075-2076)
S.634A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish grant programs to provide for educatio...02/15/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2082)
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.573A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to imp...02/13/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.525A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the appointment of additional Federa...02/08/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.502A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the ta...02/06/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.RES.61A resolution designating January 2007 as "National Mentoring Month".
01/31/2007Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unani...
S.394A bill to amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaugh...01/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1193-1194)
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.206A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and w...01/09/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S283-284)
S.RES.19A resolution honoring President Gerald Rudolph Ford.
01/09/2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.113A bill to make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Depar...01/08/2007Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
S.43A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to preserve and protect Social Security benef...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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)
S.101A bill to update and reinvigorate universal service provided under the Communications Act of 1934...01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.154A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities.
01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S142-143)
S.155A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities.
01/04/2007Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S144-148)
S.183A bill to require the establishment of a corporate average fuel economy standard for passenger au...01/04/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S168-169)