John Edwards
Democrat · North Carolina · Senate
27 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (159)
S 1343 — Equal Treatment of Pensions and Bankruptcy Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Finance and Financial SectorS 197 — Spyware Control and Privacy Protection Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-01-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S645-646)
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 3180 — Spyware Control and Privacy Protection Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: (CR S10090-10091)
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Introduced 2004-03-12 · Amendment SA 2857 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2004-03-11 ·
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Introduced 2003-09-04 ·
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Introduced 2003-07-28 ·
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Introduced 2003-07-23 · Amendment SA 1359 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2003-07-11 ·
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Introduced 2003-06-25 · Amendment SA 1052 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 59. Record Vote Number: 248.
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Introduced 2003-06-23 · Amendment SA 985 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 26 - 69. Record Vote Number: 243.
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Introduced 2003-06-16 ·
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Introduced 2003-05-15 · Amendment SA 662 ruled out of order by the chair.
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Introduced 2003-05-15 ·
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Introduced 2003-04-03 ·
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Introduced 2003-04-03 ·
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Introduced 2003-04-02 ·
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Introduced 2003-04-02 ·
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Introduced 2003-04-02 ·
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Introduced 2003-01-21 ·
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Introduced 2003-01-21 ·
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Introduced 2003-01-21 · Amendment SA 243 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2003-01-21 ·
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Introduced 2003-01-21 · Amendment SA 67 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 12.
S 3017 — Swain County Settlement Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-11-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2445 — Direct to Consumer Prescription Drug Advertising Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-05-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 2325 — Telehealth Improvement Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-04-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 2303 — Better Future for American Families Act
Introduced 2004-04-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4026-4027)
TaxationS 2153 — A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 223 South Main Street in Roxboro, North Carolina, as the "Oscar Scott Woody Post Office Building".
Introduced 2004-03-02 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.
CommemorationsS 2126 — A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of North Carolina.
Introduced 2004-02-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HealthS 1988 — Nursing Home Staffing Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-12-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HealthS 1811 — Expanding Research for Women in Trauma Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-10-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 1810 — Women in Trauma Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-10-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 1809 — Counseling in Shelters Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-10-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 1536 — Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-07-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 1541 — Economic Revitalization Act
Introduced 2003-07-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 1407 — Concentrated Livestock Existing Alongside Nature Act
Introduced 2003-07-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Environmental ProtectionS 1235 — Winning the Peace Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7725-7726)
International AffairsS 1219 — School Service Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EducationS 1186 — Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 941 — Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-04-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 864 — National Guard and Reserves Child Care Relief Act
Introduced 2003-04-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5190-5191)
FamiliesS 863 — Fairness for America's Soldiers in Higher Education Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-04-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5190)
EducationS 743 — A bill to designate a building that houses the operations of the University Park United States Postal Service in Charlotte, North Carolina, as the "Jim Richardson Post Office Building".
Introduced 2003-03-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4559)
CommemorationsS 620 — College Fire Prevention Act
Introduced 2003-03-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3738)
EducationS 565 — Homeland Protection and Tax Hike Prevention Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3323-3325)
Emergency ManagementS 479 — Protect America Scholarships of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2937-2938)
EducationS 410 — Foreign Intelligence Collection Improvement Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Intelligence.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 329 — Neighborhood Security Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 266 — Antiterrorism Intelligence Distribution Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Intelligence.
Emergency ManagementS 216 — Building Security Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 187 — National Cyber Security Leadership Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 118 — Emergency Warning Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Emergency ManagementSJRES 31 — A joint resolution to provide for Congressional disapproval of certain regulations issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in accordance with section 802 of title 5, United States Code.
Introduced 2004-04-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3945)
Finance and Financial SectorSJRES 32 — A joint resolution to provide for Congressional disapproval of certain regulations issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in accordance with section 802 of title 5, United States Code.
Introduced 2004-04-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3945)
Finance and Financial SectorSRES 307 — A resolution honoring the county of Cumberland, North Carolina, its municipalities and community partners as they celebrate the 250th year of the existence of Cumberland County.
Introduced 2004-03-02 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2823-2824)
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Introduced 2002-09-24 ·
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Introduced 2002-07-11 · SA 4271 fell when motion to recommit was ruled out of order.
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Introduced 2002-07-11 ·
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Introduced 2002-07-11 ·
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Introduced 2002-07-10 · Amendment SA 4187 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 175.
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Introduced 2002-05-21 ·
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Introduced 2002-05-21 ·
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Introduced 2002-05-15 · Amendment SA 3417 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 33. Record Vote Number: 111.
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Introduced 2001-07-19 ·
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Introduced 2001-05-09 ·
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Introduced 2001-05-09 · Amendment SA 462 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S 2937 — Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-09-13 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2846 — Security and Liberty Preservation Act
Introduced 2002-08-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 2671 — Nurturing Special Kids Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-06-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
FamiliesS 2559 — Expanding Research for Women in Trauma Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-05-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 2392 — School Service Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-04-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3510)
EducationS 2219 — Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-04-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 2202 — Perinatal Dental Health Improvement Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-04-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 2204 — Women in Trauma Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-04-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 2203 — Counseling in Shelters Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-04-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 1900 — Cyberterrorism Preparedness Act of 2001
Introduced 2002-01-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: (CR S178-179)
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 1901 — Cybersecurity Research and Education Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-01-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: (CR S179-181)
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 1733 — Name Matching for Enforcement and Security Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-11-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
ImmigrationS 1672 — Punishing Terrorist Hoaxes Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-11-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1486 — Biological and Chemical Weapons Preparedness Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-10-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HealthS 1429 — Airport and Seaport Terrorism Prevention Act
Introduced 2001-09-14 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksS 1292 — Small Business Pollution Prevention Opportunity Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-08-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 1180 — International Civil Rights Center and Museum Study Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-07-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1164 — Location Privacy Protection Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-07-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7498-7499)
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 652 — Rural Rental Housing Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-29 · Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation. Hearings held.
Housing and Community DevelopmentS 490 — Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2075)
Crime and Law EnforcementS 469 — School Support and Improvement Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1909)
EducationS 399 — College Fire Prevention Act
Introduced 2001-02-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1632)
EducationSRES 29 — A resolution honoring Dale Earnhardt and expressing condolences of the United States Senate to his family on his death.
Introduced 2001-02-27 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-10-05 · Amendment SA 4300 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-07-20 · Amendment SA 3974 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-07-20 ·
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Introduced 2000-07-17 · Amendment SA 3902 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-07-17 · Amendment SA 3901 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-07-12 · Amendment SA 3819 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-07-12 · Amendment SA 3818 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-07-12 · Amendment SA 3820 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 2000-07-11 ·
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Introduced 2000-07-11 · Amendment SA 3779 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S7055)
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Introduced 2000-06-23 ·
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Introduced 2000-06-21 ·
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Introduced 2000-06-21 ·
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Introduced 2000-06-21 · Amendment SA 3589 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 2000-06-21 ·
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Introduced 2000-06-14 · Amendment SA 3421 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S5081)
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Introduced 2000-06-14 · Amendment SA 3423 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S5082-5083)
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Introduced 2000-06-14 · Amendment SA 3402 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S5078)
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Introduced 2000-06-14 ·
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Introduced 2000-06-12 ·
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Introduced 2000-06-08 ·
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Introduced 2000-06-08 ·
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Introduced 2000-04-06 ·
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Introduced 1999-10-01 · Amendment SP 1890 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 1999-08-05 · Amendment SP 1592 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Introduced 1999-08-04 · Amendment SP 1556 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1999-08-04 ·
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Introduced 1999-07-01 · Amendment SP 1229 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1999-06-10 · Amendment SP 619 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41-57. Record Vote No: 161.
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Introduced 1999-06-10 · Amendment SP 620 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36-62. Record Vote No: 161.
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Introduced 1999-05-27 · Amendment SP 514 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1999-05-27 · Proposed amendment SP 473 withdrawn in Senate.
S 3228 — Rural Rental Housing Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10927-10928)
Housing and Community DevelopmentS 3221 — Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-10-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10802-10803)
Crime and Law EnforcementS 2187 — A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cibacron Scarlet LS-26 HC.
Introduced 2000-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2186 — A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Solvent Violet 13.
Introduced 2000-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2190 — A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Solvent Blue 67.
Introduced 2000-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2191 — A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Yellow 199.
Introduced 2000-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2193 — A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Blue 60.
Introduced 2000-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2189 — A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Yellow 147.
Introduced 2000-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2185 — A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cibacron Red LS-B HC.
Introduced 2000-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2188 — A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Yellow 191.1.
Introduced 2000-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2192 — A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Cibacron Brilliant Blue FN-G.
Introduced 2000-03-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2100 — College Fire Prevention Act
Introduced 2000-02-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S814)
EducationS 2065 — Kristen's Law
Introduced 2000-02-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S624)
Crime and Law EnforcementS 2064 — Abducted Young Adults Act
Introduced 2000-02-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S623-624)
Crime and Law EnforcementS 1850 — Telephone Call Privacy Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-11-03 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsS 1610 — A bill to authorize additional emergency disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Dennis and Hurricane Floyd.
Introduced 1999-09-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Emergency ManagementS 1424 — Tax Exempt Military Pay Orders (TEMPO) Act
Introduced 1999-07-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 1131 — Fragile X Research Breakthrough Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-05-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
HealthS 1018 — Justice for Western North Carolina Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-05-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
LawS 975 — Sweepstakes Toll-Free Option Protection Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-05-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 754 — Terry Sanford Commemoration Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-25 · Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
CommemorationsSRES 268 — Designating July 22, 2000 as "National Fragile X Awareness Day".
Introduced 2000-02-09 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR 07/13/2000 S6761-6762)
CommemorationsSRES 188 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that additional assistance should be provided to the victims of Hurricane Floyd.
Introduced 1999-09-24 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Emergency Management