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241 bills referred in the 109th Congress

4,327 across the 13 Congresses on file, most in the 118th at 555. A referral is not a hearing: most bills sent to a committee are never taken up.

Bills referred, by Congress 107th to 119th

Members

Served in the 109th Congress

Subcommittees

Each with its own members and record

Members, 109th Congress 18

Everyone who held a seat in the 109th Congress, leaders first, with the day they joined or left when it was not with the rest.

Seat	Member	Role
R-IN	Richard G. Lugar	Chair
D-DE	Joseph R. Biden Jr.	Ranking Member
D-IL	Barack Obama
D-CA	Barbara Boxer
D-FL	Bill Nelson
D-CT	Christopher J. Dodd
R-NE	Chuck Hagel
R-VA	George Allen
R-OH	George V. Voinovich
R-NH	John E. Sununu
D-MA	John F. Kerry
R-TN	Lamar Alexander
R-RI	Lincoln Chafee
R-AK	Lisa Murkowski
R-FL	Mel Martinez
R-MN	Norm Coleman
D-MD	Paul S. Sarbanes
D-WI	Russell D. Feingold

Subcommittees, 109th Congress 7

Under the names they had then. Each has its own record.

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 109th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 109th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
SRES 549	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding modern-day slavery.	Discharged From	Dec 9, 2006
S 1129	Development Bank Reform and Authorization Act of 2005	Reported By	Dec 8, 2006
SRES 610	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should promote the adoption of, and the United Nations should adopt, a resolution at its October meeting to protect the living resources of the high seas from destructive, illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing practices.	Discharged From	Dec 7, 2006
SRES 607	A resolution admonishing the statements made by President Hugo Chavez at the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2006, and the undemocratic actions of President Chavez.	Discharged From	Dec 7, 2006
HCONRES 430	Recognizing the accomplishments of the American Council of Young Political Leaders for providing 40 years of international exchange programs, increasing international dialogue, and enhancing global understanding, and commemorating its 40th anniversary.	Discharged From	Dec 7, 2006
S 4048	Exit the OECD Act of 2006	Referred To	Dec 6, 2006
HCONRES 175	Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.	Discharged From	Nov 17, 2006
SCONRES 101	A concurrent resolution condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha'is.	Discharged From	Nov 17, 2006

The published transcripts, newest first, from GovInfo. In the 109th Congress.

Hearing	Title	Held
S. Hrg. 109-1160	International Polar Year90 pages 7 witnesses Armstrong, Dr. Thomas R., Program Coordinator, Earth Surface Dynamics, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior Bell, Robin E., Ph.D., Doherty Senior Research Scientist, Lamont- Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University; Chair, Polar Research Board, U.S. National Committee for International Polar Year, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council, The National Academies Bement, Jr., Dr. Arden L., Director, National Science Foundation Papp, Vice Admiral Robert, Chief of Staff, U.S. Coast Guard Parkinson, Alan J., Ph.D., Deputy Director, Arctic Investigations Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services Sharpton, Dr. Virgil L. ``Buck'', Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Alaska (UA) Fairbanks; UA President's Professor of Remote Sensing Treadwell, Mead, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission	Sep 26, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-934	A New Initiative to Combat Child Hunger57 pages	Sep 26, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-917	From Coalition to Isaf Command in Afghanistan: the Purpose and Impact of the Transition54 pages	Sep 21, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-648	Responding to Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: Next Steps83 pagesOn H.R. 282, S. 333, S. 2657	Sep 19, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-655	Lebanon: Securing a Permanent Cease-Fire78 pages	Sep 13, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-935	Nomination of Hon. John R. Bolton to Be U.S. Representative to the United Nations79 pages	Jul 27, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-570	U.s.-U.k. Extradition Treaty95 pages	Jul 21, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-919	North Korea: U.S. Policy Options62 pagesOn S. 3728	Jul 20, 2006

The committee's written reports, most on a bill it sent to the floor. In the 109th Congress.

Report	Title	Issued
Ex. Rept. 109-19	Extradition Treaty Between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Treaty Doc. 108-23)	Sep 20, 2006
Ex. Rept. 109-18	United Nations Convention Against Corruption (Treaty Doc. 109-6)	Aug 30, 2006
Ex. Rept. 109-17	Treaty Between the United States of America and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Concerning the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment (Treaty Doc. 109-9)	Aug 30, 2006
Ex. Rept. 109-16	Protocol Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the State of Israel Amending the Convention on Extradition of 1962 (Treaty Doc. 109-3)	Aug 3, 2006
Ex. Rept. 109-15	Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (Treaty Doc. 107-21)	Jul 28, 2006
S. Rept. 109-288	United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation and U.S. Additional Protocol Implementation ActOn S. 3709	Jul 20, 2006
Ex. Rept. 109-14	Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties with Germany and Japan (Treaty Docs. 108-27 and 108-12)	Apr 6, 2006
S. Rept. 109-226	U.S. Additional Protocol Implementation ActOn S. 2489	Apr 3, 2006

Referred to this committee for confirmation, newest first, with the outcome and the latest action. In the 109th Congress.

Nomination	Nominee and post	Outcome	Received
PN2195	Sam Fox, of Missouri, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Belgium.Department of State	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Dec 5, 2006
PN2194	Stanley Davis Phillips, of North Carolina, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Estonia.Department of State	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Dec 5, 2006
PN2164	Kenneth Y. Tomlinson, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2007. (Reappointment)Broadcasting Board of Governors	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 14, 2006
PN2163	Kenneth Y. Tomlinson, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. (Reappointment).Broadcasting Board of Governors	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 14, 2006
PN2130	NominationForeign Service · 126 nominees	Confirmed Dec 9, 2006Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.	Nov 13, 2006
PN2117	Katherine Almquist, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, vice Lloyd O. Pierson, resigned.United States Agency for International Development	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 13, 2006
PN2105	John Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations during his tenure of service as Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations.Department of State	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 9, 2006
PN2104	John Robert Bolton, of Maryland, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations.Department of State	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Nov 9, 2006

Treaties the President sent to the Senate for its advice and consent, referred to this committee. In the 109th Congress.

Treaty	Title	Outcome	Sent to the Senate
Treaty Doc. 109-22	Treaty with Malaysia on Mutual Legal AssistanceMalaysia	Senate consentedResolution of advice and consent to ratification agreed to in Senate by Division Vote.	Nov 14, 2006
Treaty Doc. 109-21	Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial DesignsInternational Law	Senate consentedConsidered by Senate.	Nov 13, 2006
Treaty Doc. 109-20	Protocol Amending Tax Convention with GermanyTaxation · Germany	Senate consentedResolution of advice and consent to ratification agreed to in Senate by Division Vote.	Sep 29, 2006
Treaty Doc. 109-19	Protocol Amending Tax Convention with DenmarkTaxation · Denmark	Senate consentedConsidered by Senate. By Unanimous Consent.	Sep 29, 2006
Treaty Doc. 109-18	Protocol Amending Tax Convention with FinlandTaxation	Senate consentedTreaty moved through its parliamentary stages up to and including presentation of the resolution of advice and consent to ratification.	Sep 29, 2006
Treaty Doc. 109-17	Extradition Treaty with MaltaExtradition and Criminal Assistance	Senate consentedResolution of advice and consent to ratification agreed to in Senate by Division Vote.	Sep 29, 2006
Treaty Doc. 109-16	Extradition Treaty with EstoniaExtradition and Criminal Assistance · Estonia	Senate consentedResolution of advice and consent to ratification agreed to in Senate by Division Vote.	Sep 29, 2006
Treaty Doc. 109-15	Extradition Treaty with LatviaExtradition and Criminal Assistance · Latvia	Senate consentedConsidered by Senate. By Unanimous Consent.	Sep 29, 2006

Reports, rules and messages sent to Congress by agencies and the President, and petitions and memorials, referred to this committee. Newest first. In the 109th Congress.

Number	Communication	Referred
EC-9303	A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad for the United Kingdom; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2006
EC-9302	A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad for Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2006
EC-9301	A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $100,000,000 or more to Norway; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2006
EC-9300	A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles and defense services sold commercially under contract in the amount of $100,000,000 or more to Sweden; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2006
EC-9299	A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially under contract in the amount of $100,000,000 or more to Canada and Australia; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2006
EC-9298	A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more to Singapore; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2006
EC-9297	A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a proposed license for the export of major defense equipment and defense articles in the amount of $100,000,000 or more to the United Kingdom; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2006
EC-9296	A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of the proposed transfer of major defense equipment valued (in terms of its original acquisition cost) at $14,000,000 or more from Spain to Navantia, Indra, and Sainsel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Executive communication	Dec 8, 2006

Reference documents the committee published: studies, compilations of law, rules. In the 109th Congress.

Print	Title	Text
S. Prt. 109-80	Legislative Calendar (Cumulative Record)	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 109-75	European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), London	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 109-74	Lebanon: Assessing the Cease- Fire and Progress on Stabilization and Reconstruction	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 109-73	Nongovernmental Organizations and Democracy Promotion ``giving Voice to the People''	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 109-64	Energy Diplomacy and Security	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 109-63	Iran's Political/Nuclear Ambitions and U.S. Policy Options	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 109-61	U.s.-India Atomic Energy Cooperation: Strategic and Nonproliferation Implications	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 109-55	Palestinian Legislative Council Elections--Challenges of Hamas' Victory	PDF · Text

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Reports	Meetings	Printed hearings	Nominations	Communications	Prints	Treaties
119th2025–2026, sitting	22	536	72	2	0	79	15	251	533	2	2
118th2023–2024	23	555	48	2	1	82	54	224	400	6	2
117th2021–2022	22	533	104	8	5	137	68	314	305	6	3
116th2019–2020	23	531	74	10	6	61	45	207	255	15	4
115th2017–2018	21	355	73	24	9	—	79	279	453	9	3
114th2015–2016	19	283	80	16	18	—	97	198	525	4	17
113th2013–2014	20	228	84	9	31	—	78	308	634	10	6
112th2011–2012	19	176	44	10	21	—	72	197	583	25	8
111th2009–2010	20	201	56	5	33	—	95	279	349	35	8
110th2007–2008	22	280	58	11	65	—	71	253	418	18	23
109th2005–2006	18	241	20	6	22	—	78	261	475	22	25
108th2003–2004	19	208	34	12	22	—	116	234	471	12	28
107th2001–2002	20	200	60	14	22	—	63	312	636	12	21

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