Lincoln Chafee
Republican · Rhode Island · Senate
27 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (66)
S 1343 — Family Planning State Empowerment Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-08-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8765)
HealthS 1429 — Family Planning State Empowerment Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9597)
Health—
Introduced 2006-07-18 ·
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Introduced 2006-07-18 ·
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Introduced 2006-06-21 · Amendment SA 4429 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2006-06-21 · Amendment SA 4416 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2006-05-01 · Amendment SA 3729 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2006-04-05 ·
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Introduced 2006-03-14 · Amendment SA 3014 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2005-03-17 ·
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Introduced 2005-03-17 · Amendment SA 261 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2005-03-01 ·
S 3240 — A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify that tariff treatment of textile parts of seats and other furniture.
Introduced 2006-05-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 1387 — John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-13 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-663.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1400 — Water Infrastructure Financing Act
Introduced 2005-07-14 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.
Water Resources DevelopmentS 1410 — Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Improvement Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-14 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 201.
AnimalsS 1017 — Water Resources Research Act Amendments of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Water Resources DevelopmentS 757 — Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2006
Introduced 2005-04-11 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10575)
HealthSRES 562 — A resolution paying tribute to the Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp for their recognition by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority as Righteous Among the Nations for their heroic efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust.
Introduced 2006-09-08 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9278-9279; textas passed Senate: CR S9278-9279; text of measure as introduced: CR S9255-9256)
CommemorationsSRES 301 — A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Audubon Society.
Introduced 2005-11-08 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7357; text as passed Senate: CR S7357)
Commemorations—
Introduced 2004-05-19 ·
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Introduced 2004-02-11 ·
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Introduced 2003-10-02 · Amendment SA 1807 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S12794)
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Introduced 2003-07-17 · Amendment SA 1291 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2003-07-14 ·
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Introduced 2003-01-21 ·
S 2646 — John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Sustainability Report Act
Introduced 2004-07-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8038)
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2606 — A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program.
Introduced 2004-06-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7519)
Environmental ProtectionS 1716 — A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the use of funds made available for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relating to the development and implementation of phase II of the storm water program of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Introduced 2003-10-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12468)
Environmental ProtectionS 1486 — POPs, LRTAP POPs, and PIC Implementation Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-29 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 481.
Environmental ProtectionS 1437 — Child Support Fairness and Tax Refund Interception Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9710)
TaxationS 1251 — A bill to deauthorize portions of a Federal channel in Pawtuxet Cove, Rhode Island.
Introduced 2003-06-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Water Resources DevelopmentS 983 — Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-05-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5674-5675)
HealthS 652 — Access to Hospitals Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3901)
HealthS 195 — Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental Protection—
Introduced 2002-02-14 · Amendment SA 2908 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2001-07-17 ·
S 2033 — A bill to authorize appropriations for the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2002-03-19 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-642.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1850 — Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act of 2002
Introduced 2001-12-19 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 732.
Environmental ProtectionS 1168 — Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-07-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsS 975 — Community Character Act of 2002
Introduced 2001-05-25 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 850 — Child Support Fairness and Tax Refund Interception Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-05-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4603-4604)
TaxationS 830 — Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-05-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4266-4267)
HealthS 572 — Medicaid Safety Net Hospital Preservation Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-20 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HealthS 350 — Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-02-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Environmental ProtectionSRES 365 — A resolution congratulating the people of Brazil on the completion of peaceful, free, and fair elections in Brazil and the election of President da Silva.
Introduced 2002-11-20 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11790: text as passed Senate: CR S11790; text of measure as introduced: CR S11740)
International AffairsSCONRES 109 — A concurrent resolution commemorating the independence of East Timor, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2002-05-09 · Held at the desk.
International AffairsSCONRES 16 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the George Washington letter to Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, which is on display at the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is one of the most significant early statements buttressing the nascent American constitutional guarantee of religious freedom.
Introduced 2001-02-15 · Held at the desk.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues—
Introduced 2000-07-19 · Amendment SA 3939 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-07-19 · Amendment SA 3940 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-07-17 · Amendment SA 3897 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-06-21 · Amendment SA 3551 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2000-06-21 · Senate vitiated previous proposal and disposition of amendment SA3545 by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-04-05 ·
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Introduced 2000-04-05 ·
S 2995 — Community Character Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7911-7912)
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2747 — Child Support Fairness and Tax Refund Interception Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-06-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5308-5309)
TaxationS 2700 — Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-06-08 · Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, Risk, and Waste Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-957.
Environmental ProtectionS 2434 — State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Preservation Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-04-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2744-2745)
HealthS 2334 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expensing of environmental remediation costs for an additional 6 years and to include sites in metropolitan statistical areas.
Introduced 2000-03-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 2335 — State and Local Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental ProtectionS 2299 — Medicaid DSH Preservation Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-27 · Star Print ordered on the bill.
HealthS 2287 — Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1680)
HealthS 1891 — Literacy Involves Families Together Act
Introduced 1999-11-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
EducationSRES 329 — A resolution urging the Government of Argentina to pursue and punish those responsible for the 1994 attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Introduced 2000-06-28 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
International AffairsSCONRES 155 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the United States should actively support the aspirations of the democratic political forces in Peru toward an immediate and full restoration of democracy in that country.
Introduced 2000-10-24 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International Affairs