J. Bennett Johnston
Democrat · Louisiana · Senate
55 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (250)
S 839 — Nuclear Waste Policy Act Amendments Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-03-25 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-230, pt. 3.
EnergyS 3071 — Individual Equity Investors Incentive Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-08-26 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 2754 — A bill to amend section 203 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide the President with flexible authority to ration gasoline and diesel fuel.
Introduced 1980-05-22 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 2752 — A bill to amend the Act of August 25, 1916, as amended.
Introduced 1980-05-22 · Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1025.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2570 — Emergency Motor Fuel Demand Rationing Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-04-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
EnergyS 2244 — A bill to establish the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge.
Introduced 1980-01-31 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6022 passed in lieu.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2214 — Emergency Federal Crude Oil Sale, Use and Storage Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-01-24 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 2189 — An act to set forth a Federal policy for the disposal of low-level radioactive wastes, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1980-01-03 · Public Law 96-573.
Environmental ProtectionS 2115 — A bill to establish the Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge.
Introduced 1979-12-11 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 6169 passed in lieu.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2017 — A bill to amend the Organic Act of Guam and the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1979-11-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
TaxationS 1854 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide an election for income from certain spacecraft to be treated as income from sources within the United States.
Introduced 1979-10-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 1749 — Motor Fuel Conservation Act of 1979
Introduced 1979-09-14 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 1750 — Motor Fuel Conservation Act of 1979
Introduced 1979-09-14 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 1684 — Domestic Refinery Development and Improvement Act of 1979
Introduced 1979-08-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 1538 — A bill to amend section 210 of the Agriculture Act of 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1859) to permit the donation of agricultural commodities acquired through operations under section 32 of P.L. 320, 74th Congress, as amended (7 U.S.C. 612c), to certain penal and correctional institutions.
Introduced 1979-07-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
Agriculture and FoodS 1379 — Refined Petroleum Import Subsidy Act
Introduced 1979-06-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 1371 — Domestic Energy Policy Act of 1979
Introduced 1979-06-19 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 1225 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to render assistance to the State of Louisiana to reconstruct Fort Saint Jean Baptiste de Natchitoches, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1979-05-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1223 — Incentive Awards Program Amendments Act of 1979
Introduced 1979-05-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 1030 — An act to establish an emergency program for the conservation of energy and to provide for a standby rationing plan for motor fuel.
Introduced 1979-04-26 · Public Law 96-102.
EnergyS 922 — A bill to recognize the joint development by the State of Texas and the State of Louisiana of a recurring and environmentally sound source of energy represented by the Toledo Bend Dam and Reservoir and exempt Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana, and Sabine River Authority, State of Texas, from charges for use, occupancy, and enjoyment of certain lands of the United States within the Sabine National Forest, Texas.
Introduced 1979-04-09 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Water Resources DevelopmentS 685 — Nuclear Waste Policy Act
Introduced 1979-03-15 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Environmental ProtectionS 529 — A bill for the relief of Bing Yu Cheng.
Introduced 1979-03-01 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 515 — A bill to establish interest rates on SBA disaster loans for disasters occurring between October 1, 1978 and October 1, 1982.
Introduced 1979-03-01 · Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business.
CommerceS 342 — A Bill to credit certain service performed by National Guard technicians prior to January 1, 1969, as Federal employment for the purpose of civil service retirement benefits.
Introduced 1979-02-05 · Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 338 — A bill to authorize the enlistment of the citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
Introduced 1979-02-05 · Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecuritySJRES 34 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the term of office of Members of the United States House of Representatives shall be four years.
Introduced 1979-02-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
CongressSRES 467 — A resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the consideration of S.2189.
Introduced 1980-06-19 · Measure passed Senate.
CongressSRES 153 — An original resolution to approve an amendment to Department of Energy Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan Numbered 1 (Department of Energy Contingency Plan Numbered 6.)
Introduced 1979-05-08 · Measure passed Senate, roll call #84 (66-30).
EnergySRES 152 — A resolution to approve the amendment to Department of Energy Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan Numbered 1 (Department of Energy Contingency Plan Numbered 5).
Introduced 1979-05-07 · Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.
EnergySRES 133 — A resolution to approve the amendment to Department of Energy Standby Conservation Plan numbered one (Department of Energy Standby Conservation Plan numbered four).
Introduced 1979-04-09 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergySRES 122 — A resolution to approve standby emergency building temperature restrictions (Department of Energy Standby Conservation Plan numbered two).
Introduced 1979-03-29 · Measure passed Senate, roll call #74 (89-3).
EnergySRES 123 — A resolution to approve standby emergency advertising lighting restrictions (Department of Energy Standby Conservation Plan numbered three).
Introduced 1979-03-29 · Measure failed of passage in Senate, roll call #76 (24-70).
EnergySRES 120 — A resolution to approve the standby gasoline rationing plan (Department of Energy Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan numbered one).
Introduced 1979-03-29 · Measure passed Senate, roll call #85 (58-39).
EnergySRES 121 — A resolution to approve standby emergency weekend sales restrictions on gasoline (Department of Energy Standby Conservation Plan numbered one).
Introduced 1979-03-29 · Motion to discharge the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources rejected in Senate, roll call #83 (16-81).
EnergySCONRES 44 — A concurrent resolution correcting the enrollment of S.1030.
Introduced 1979-10-17 · Measure passed House.
CongressS 3887 — Imported Shrimp and Shrimp Food Products Marking Act
Introduced 1974-08-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 3839 — A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended, to establish the National Historic Preservation Fund.
Introduced 1974-07-30 · Measure passed Senate, amended.
Conservation of natural resourcesS 3871 — National Energy Study Act
Introduced 1974-08-01 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
EnergyS 2961 — Economic Stabilization Amendments
Introduced 1974-02-05 · Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
Economic stabilizationS 2860 — Natural Gas Amendments
Introduced 1973-12-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
EnergyS 2857 — A bill to amend the public assistance provisions of the Social Security Act to provide that benefits thereunder (including supplemental security income benefits) shall be made available and financed in the case of Guam and the Virgin Islands on the same basis as in the case of other States.
Introduced 1973-12-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Social WelfareS 2743 — A bill to establish a program of loan guarantee to enable independent refiners of crude oil to construct or acquire new or expanded refining facilities in the United States.
Introduced 1973-11-27 · Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency.
Petroleum industryS 2201 — A bill to provide for the settlement of damage claims arising out of certain actions by the United States in opening certain spillways to avoid flooding populated areas.
Introduced 1973-07-19 · Measure failed of passage in House under the suspension of the rules, roll call #659 (172-185).
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2177 — A bill to establish the Allen J. Ellender Memorial Library.
Introduced 1973-07-13 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
Arts, Culture, ReligionS 1889 — A bill to allow the refinancing of loan assistance to victims of Hurricane Betsey and subsequent disasters.
Introduced 1973-05-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
Disaster reliefS 1934 — A bill to promote economic development of the territory of American Samoa.
Introduced 1973-06-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Territories (U.S.)S 1752 — An original bill prescribing the objectives and functions of the National Commission on Productivity and Work Quality.
Introduced 1973-05-08 · Public law 93-311.
Labor and EmploymentS 1071 — A bill for the relief of Mato Cibilic.
Introduced 1973-03-01 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationSJRES 93 — Joint resolution to provide a temporary extension of the authorization for the President's National Commission on Productivity.
Introduced 1973-04-17 · Public law 93-34.
Economics and Public FinanceS 3892 — A bill for the relief of Soon Bok Yoon.
Introduced 1976-10-01 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 3831 — A bill to amend the act of July 9, 1965 (79 Stat. 213; 16 U.S.C. 4601-17(c).
Introduced 1976-09-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Public worksS 3579 — A bill entitled "Military Retiree Health Benefits Act of 1976."
Introduced 1976-06-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 3546 — A bill to authorize the establishment of the Jean Lafitte National Park in the State of Louisiana.
Introduced 1976-06-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 3480 — A bill to amend the act authorizing the Caddo Lake Dam and Reservoir.
Introduced 1976-05-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.
Water Resources DevelopmentS 3448 — A bill to guarantee certain obligations of the Guam Power Authority.
Introduced 1976-05-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Territories (U.S.)S 3447 — A bill to authorize a program of loan and grants to the Government of Guam for capital improvements.
Introduced 1976-05-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Territories (U.S.)S 3444 — A bill to provide for the study of certain lands to determine their suitability for designation as wilderness.
Introduced 1976-05-18 · Measure passed Senate, amended.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 3403 — Consumer Communications Reform Act
Introduced 1976-05-11 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 3334 — A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain mineral interests of the United States in property in Louisiana to the record owners of the surface of that property.
Introduced 1976-04-28 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Mines and mineral resourcesS 3357 — A bill to authorize loan funds for the Government of the Virgin Islands.
Introduced 1976-04-29 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Territories (U.S.)S 2746 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction with respect to that portion of adoption expenses which are properly attributable to medical expenses incurred for the benefit of the adopted child.
Introduced 1975-12-04 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 2617 — Minority Business Development and Assistance Act
Introduced 1975-11-05 · Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.
CommerceS 2422 — A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, in order to provide that the coastwise laws shall extend to the Virgin Islands with respect to the transportation of crude oil, residual fuel oil, and refined petroleum products.
Introduced 1975-09-26 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksS 2393 — A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States with respect to jewelry.
Introduced 1975-09-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 1640 — A bill to provide for the establishment of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore Urban Recreation Area in the State of California, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1975-05-06 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
RecreationS 1404 — An Act for the relief of Mrs. Kyong Chu Stout.
Introduced 1975-04-10 · Private Law 94-99.
Private LegislationS 1291 — Economic Growth Act
Introduced 1975-03-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
Federal advisory bodiesS 1269 — Outer Continental Shelf Lands Compensation Act
Introduced 1975-03-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Oil and gas leasesS 1187 — A bill to authorize the documentation of the vessel Bruja Mar as a vessel of the United States with coastwise privileges.
Introduced 1975-03-13 · Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Transportation and Public WorksSRES 572 — A resolution to refer the bill (H.R. 6852) entitled "A Bill for the relief of Colonel John T. Knight" to the Chief Commissioner of the U.S. Court of Claims for a report thereon.
Introduced 1976-09-30 · Measure passed Senate.
Private LegislationSRES 535 — A resolution relating to the consideration of S. 3441.
Introduced 1976-09-08 · Measure passed Senate.
CongressS 3593 — A bill to authorize the enlistment of citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
Introduced 1978-10-12 · Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 3509 — A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Introduced 1978-09-20 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationS 3095 — A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to suspend retroactively operations and production on oil and gas leases ES 2538 and ES 2539.
Introduced 1978-05-17 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Private LegislationS 3047 — A bill to amend subtitle A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act in order to expand the coverage of such subtitle to rural areas in any city or town having a population of 20,000 inhabitants or less rather than 10,000 inhabitants or less.
Introduced 1978-05-08 · Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
S 2848 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to render assistance to the State of Louisiana to restore Fort St. Jean Baptiste de Natchitoches, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1978-04-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2847 — A bill to modify the tariff schedules with regard to certain articles used in carnivals and parades.
Introduced 1978-04-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2827 — A bill for the relief of Mr. Bing Yu Cheng
Introduced 1978-04-05 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 2849 — A bill to amend the Merchant marine Act, 1920, in order to provide that the coastwise laws shall extend to the Virgin Islands with respect to the transportation of crude oil, residual fuel oil, and refined petroleum products.
Introduced 1978-04-06 · Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksS 2296 — Minority Business and Economic Development Act
Introduced 1977-11-04 · Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business.
CommerceS 2114 — Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act
Introduced 1977-09-20 · Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table.
EnergyS 2241 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to permit long-term lessees to take the amortization deduction, in lieu of depreciation, for rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
Introduced 1977-10-27 · Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2107 — A bill to amend the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to provide special first sale prices for crude oil owned by any State or political subdivision thereof.
Introduced 1977-09-16 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 2073 — Crude Oil Pricing Amendments
Introduced 1977-09-08 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 2057 — National Energy Conservation Policy Act
Introduced 1977-08-18 · Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table.
EnergyS 1827 — Energy Conservation and Recovered Materials Act
Introduced 1977-07-01 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 1808 — A bill for the relief of Hugo Hansen, Mikael Hansen, Peter Hansen, Esben Hansen, and Sebastian Hansen.
Introduced 1977-06-30 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 1829 — An Act to amend the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972; to provide for the establishment of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park; and for other purposes.
Introduced 1977-07-11 · Public Law 95-629.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1699 — Diesel Fuel and Gasoline Conservation Act
Introduced 1977-06-15 · Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, S. Rept. 95-674.
EnergyS 1615 — A bill to amend the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 in order to increase the Federal share of the cost of certain railroad highway crossing demonstration projects.
Introduced 1977-05-26 · Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Transportation and Public WorksS 1553 — A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to permit veterans to determine how certain drugs and medicines will be supplied to them.
Introduced 1977-05-18 · Referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 1440 — Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale Number 40 Review Act
Introduced 1977-05-02 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1204 — Saccharin Control Act
Introduced 1977-03-31 · Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.
Agriculture and FoodS 1059 — A bill for the relief of Soon Bok Yoon.
Introduced 1977-03-21 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationS 707 — Coal Pipeline Act
Introduced 1977-02-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 761 — A bill to extend for 1 year the Rice Production Act of 1975.
Introduced 1977-02-22 · Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
Agriculture and FoodS 607 — Minority Business Development Act
Introduced 1977-02-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations (Subsequently: Governmental Affairs).
CommerceS 606 — A bill entitled "Military Retiree Health Benefits Act of 1976".
Introduced 1977-02-03 · Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 444 — A bill to credit certain service performed by National Guard technicians prior to January 1, 1969, as Federal employment for the purpose of civil service retirement benefits.
Introduced 1977-01-25 · Rereferred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs (Formerly: Post Office and Civil Service).
Armed Forces and National SecurityS 15 — Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments
Introduced 1977-01-10 · Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsSJRES 118 — A joint resolution to declare November 6 through 12, 1978 to be "Emergency Medical Services Week".
Introduced 1978-03-07 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
CommemorationsSJRES 89 — Joint resolution to amend an Act entitled "To authorize certain appropriations for the territories of the United States, to amend certain Acts relating thereto, and for other purposes" (enrolled bill H.R. 6550, Ninety-fifth Congress, first session).
Introduced 1977-10-12 · Public Law 95-135.
Territories (U.S.)SJRES 59 — A joint resolution designating the American rose as the national floral emblem of the United States of America.
Introduced 1977-05-23 · Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 263 — A resolution to waive section 402(a) with respect to Senate consideration of S. 2114.
Introduced 1977-09-20 · Measure passed Senate.
CongressSRES 257 — Resolution to waive Section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to Senate consideration of S. 2057.
Introduced 1977-08-18 · Measure passed Senate.
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Introduced 1982-12-17 · Amendment SU 1510 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 40-56. Record Vote No: 435.
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Introduced 1982-12-02 · Amendment SU 1409 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-12-02 · Amendment SU 1411 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-08-11 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-05-21 · Motion to table agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70-21. Record Vote No: 150.
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Introduced 1982-04-29 · Proposed amendment withdrawn in Senate.
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Introduced 1981-12-09 · Amendment not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45-52. Record Vote No: 463.
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Introduced 1981-10-29 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1982-02-08 · Unproposed amendment withdrawn. To authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice; to forbid the Department of Justice from maintaining actions which require mandatory busing; and to limit the power of courts to order busing; and for other purposes.
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Introduced 1982-02-09 · Unproposed amendment withdrawn. To authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice; to forbid the Department of Justice from maintaining actions which require mandatory busing, and to limit the power of courts to order busing, and for other purposes.
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Introduced 1982-02-09 · Unproposed amendment withdrawn. To authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice to forbid the Department of Justice from maintaining actions which require mandatory busing, to limit the power of courts to order busing, and for other purposes.
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Introduced 1982-02-08 · Amendment agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S 2984 — A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require establishment of minimum wind shear alert standards.
Introduced 1982-09-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksS 2795 — A bill to amend the Clean Air Act in order to expedite the evaluation of potentially hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1982-07-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental ProtectionS 2294 — Chitimacha Claims Settlement Act
Introduced 1982-03-29 · Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Native AmericansS 2099 — A bill to amend section 20 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, to require that imported beef which is capable of use as human food be labeled at all stages of distribution until preparation for ultimate consumption.
Introduced 1982-02-11 · Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
Agriculture and FoodS 2074 — Natural Gas Production and Market Adjustment Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-02-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 1977 — A bill to repeal the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 as no longer necessary to accomplish the purpose for which it was enacted.
Introduced 1981-12-16 · Subcommittee on Securities. Hearings held.
EnergyS 1978 — A bill to quiet title and possession with respect to a certain private land claim in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
Introduced 1981-12-16 · Passed House (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Private LegislationS 1844 — Coal Distribution and Utilization Act of 1982
Introduced 1981-11-12 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 765.
EnergyS 1605 — A bill to provide for the reinstatement and validation of United States oil and gas lease numbered E. S. 20644
Introduced 1981-09-10 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Private LegislationS 1623 — A bill to name the lock authorized as a replacement for Vermilion Lock, Louisiana, as "Leland Bowman Lock."
Introduced 1981-09-15 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Transportation and Public WorksS 1038 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a credit against tax for amounts representing teachers' retirement annuities attributable to services performed in a State which has not elected Social Security coverage for its employees.
Introduced 1981-04-29 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department.
TaxationS 824 — Emergency Motor Fuel Demand Rationing Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-03-27 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Energy Department.
EnergyS 820 — A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to provide that Federal employees may make an irrevocable assignment of interests in certain life insurance policies.
Introduced 1981-03-27 · Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.
Government Operations and PoliticsS 828 — Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-03-30 · Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.
Transportation and Public WorksS 637 — Nuclear Waste Policy Act
Introduced 1981-03-05 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1662 ordered to be reported.
Environmental ProtectionS 528 — Neighborhood School Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-02-24 · Subcommittee on Separation of Powers. Hearings held.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesS 410 — Petroleum Displacement Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-02-05 · Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Hearings held.
EnergyS 409 — Standby Petroleum Authorities Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-02-05 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
EnergyS 411 — A bill to amend section 203 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide the President with flexible authority to ration gasoline and diesel fuel.
Introduced 1981-02-05 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 268 — Individual Equity Investors Incentive Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-01-27 · Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
TaxationSJRES 231 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of October 11, 1982, through October 17, 1982, as "National Get High on Life Week."
Introduced 1982-08-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Social WelfareSJRES 179 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of April 19, 1982, through April 25, 1982, as "National Get High on Life Week."
Introduced 1982-03-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Introduced 1984-08-08 · Amendment SP 3638 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-07-25 · Amendment SP 3415 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-06-21 · Amendment SP 3286 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-06-21 · Amendment SP 3293 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-06-21 · Amendment SP 3292 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-05-15 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Introduced 1984-03-27 · Amendment SP 2847 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1984-03-21 · Proposed amendment SP 2808 withdrawn in Senate.
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Introduced 1984-02-29 · Motion to table agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52-42. Record Vote No: 24.
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Introduced 1983-11-17 · Motion to table SP 2644 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 71-20. Record Vote No: 378.
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Introduced 1983-11-17 · Motion to table SP 2641 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48-42. Record Vote No: 376.
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Introduced 1983-11-17 · SP 2642 fell when SP 2641 tabled.
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Introduced 1983-11-11 · Amendment SP 2584 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-11-09 · Amendment SP 2525 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-07-12 · Amendment SP 1463 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-05-04 · Amendment SP 1230 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 13-83. Record Vote No: 69.
S 2888 — A bill for the relief of Ernst B. Coumou.
Introduced 1984-07-31 · Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy.
Private LegislationS 2711 — Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Amendments of 1984
Introduced 1984-05-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 2712 — A bill to return the ad valorem and specific duties on necktie imports to the levels in effect as of January 1, 1981 for a period of five years.
Introduced 1984-05-24 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 2362 — A bill to amend the Mineral Lands Leasing Act of 1920, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1984-02-28 · Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-956.
EnergyS 1995 — A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain mineral interests of the United States in property in Louisiana to the record owners of the surface of that property.
Introduced 1983-10-25 · Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-977.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1954 — A bill to apply duty-free treatment with respect to articles exported for purposes of rendering certain geophysical or contracting services abroad and returned.
Introduced 1983-10-18 · Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 1932 — A bill to amend section 98 of title 28, United States Code, to permit Federal district court to be held in Houma, Louisiana.
Introduced 1983-10-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Courts.
LawS 1542 — A bill to increase the column 1 rate of duty on melamine.
Introduced 1983-06-27 · Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 3398 ordered to be reported.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 1546 — Deepwater Port Act Amendments of 1984
Introduced 1983-06-27 · Became Public Law No: 98-419.
Transportation and Public WorksS 1477 — A bill to provide for temporary suspension of the duty on 2-(4-aminophenyl)-6-methylbenzothiazole-7-sulfonic acid until January 1, 1986.
Introduced 1983-06-15 · Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 3398 ordered to be reported.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 1478 — A bill to provide for a three-year suspension of the duty on B-naphthol.
Introduced 1983-06-15 · Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 3398 ordered to be reported.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 1476 — A bill to provide for a temporary suspension of the duty on 6-amino-1-naphthol-3-sulfonic acid until January 1, 1986.
Introduced 1983-06-15 · Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 3398 ordered to be reported.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 420 — A bill to quiet title and possession with respect to a certain private land claim in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
Introduced 1983-02-03 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from OMB. Favorable.
Private LegislationS 267 — Coal Distribution and Utilization Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-01-27 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 97.
EnergySJRES 173 — A joint resolution commending the Historic American Buildings Survey, a program of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, the Library of Congress, and the American Institute of Architects.
Introduced 1983-09-28 · Became Public Law No: 98-268.
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 277 — An executive resolution expressing the advice of the Senate to the President relative to the nomination of William P. Clark of California to be Secretary of the Interior.
Introduced 1983-11-15 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 1986-10-03 · Amendment SP 3192 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-09-23 · Amendment SP 2887 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-08-04 · Motion to table SP 2273 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50-49. Record Vote No: 176.
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Introduced 1986-08-05 ·
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Introduced 1986-06-26 · Amendment SP 2196 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-07-22 · Amendment SP 2218 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-06-06 · Amendment SP 2036 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-06-06 · Amendment SP 2039 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-04-30 · Amendment SP 1812 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-03-14 · Amendment SP 1686 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-03-14 · Amendment SP 1674 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-02-27 · Amendment SP 1637 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 30-61. Record Vote No: 21.
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Introduced 1986-03-14 · Amendment SP 1687 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-02-20 · Proposed amendment SP 1587 withdrawn in Senate.
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Introduced 1985-12-10 · Amendment SP 1410 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-12-10 · Amendment SP 1395 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-11-14 · Amendment SP 1053 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-10-31 · SP 934 fell when H.R. 3011 tabled.
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Introduced 1985-10-04 ·
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Introduced 1985-07-29 · Amendment SP 548 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-06-20 · Amendment SP 380 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
S 2741 — A bill to establish the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Refuge in the State of Louisiana.
Introduced 1986-08-12 · Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2466 — A bill to designate a segment of the Saline Bayou in Louisiana as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Introduced 1986-05-20 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 2031 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to release restrictions on certain property located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1986-01-30 · Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 1709 — A bill to return the ad valorem and specific duties on necktie imports to the levels in effect as of January 1, 1981, for a period of five years.
Introduced 1985-09-26 · Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-726.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceS 1653 — Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1985
Introduced 1985-09-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 1469 — Nuclear Waste Policy Act
Introduced 1985-07-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EnergyS 994 — Coal Distribution and Utilization Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-04-24 · Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources Development.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesS 403 — Hydroelectric Facility Relicensing Amendments of 1985
Introduced 1985-02-06 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 426 ordered to be reported.
EnergyS 410 — Conservation Service Reform Act of 1986
Introduced 1985-02-06 · Became Public Law No: 99-412.
EnergyS 372 — Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-01-31 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Interior Department. Favorable.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesSJRES 159 — A joint resolution to designate the rose as the national floral emblem.
Introduced 1985-07-11 · Became Public Law No: 99-449.
Government Operations and PoliticsSRES 320 — A resolution affirming, in part, and disaffirming, in part, the order issued by the President under section 252 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 for fiscal year 1986, and instructing the appropriate committees of the Senate to report certain changes in the laws within their jurisdiction.
Introduced 1986-01-30 · Referred to the Committee on Budget.
Economics and Public Finance—
Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment SP 3761 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment SP 3764 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1988-10-21 · Amendment SP 3770 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1988-10-11 · Amendment SP 3663 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.