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Legislation

1,804 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 107th at 558. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
558 bills in the 107th Congress. Showing 541–558, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
SCONRES 21 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress regarding the use of a legislative "trigger" or "safety" mechanism to link long-term Federal budget surplus reductions with actual budgetary outcomes. Referred jointly to the Committee on the Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2013) March 7, 2001
SCONRES 20 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2002. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24. April 2, 2001
SJRES 49 A joint resolution recognizing the contributions of Patsy Takemoto Mink. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10130) October 8, 2002
SJRES 35 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-994. July 17, 2002
SJRES 33 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. July 15, 2002
SJRES 11 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes. Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. July 15, 2002
SJRES 4 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 56. Record Vote Number: 47. (text: CR S2853) March 26, 2001
SJRES 2 A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance. Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. July 15, 2002
SRES 348 A resolution recognizing Senator Henry Jackson, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combat human rights violations worldwide. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10732) October 17, 2002
SRES 304 An original resolution encouraging the Senate Committee on Appropriations to report thirteen, fiscally responsible, bipartisan appropriations bills to the Senate not later than July 31, 2002. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. October 16, 2002
SRES 269 A resolution expressing support for legislation to strengthen and improve Medicare in order to ensure comprehensive benefits for current and future retirees, including access to a Medicare prescription drug benefit. Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4334) May 14, 2002
SRES 227 A resolution to clarify the rules regarding the acceptance of pro bono legal services by Senators. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2161; text as passed Senate: CR S2161) March 20, 2002
SRES 219 A resolution expressing support for the democratically elected Government of Columbia and its efforts to counter threats from United States-designated foreign terrorist organizations. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1680) March 7, 2002
SRES 87 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there should be established a joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives to investigate the rapidly increasing energy prices across the country and to determine what is causing the increases. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5668-5671) May 25, 2001
SRES 74 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding consideration of legislation providing medicare beneficiaries with outpatient prescription drug coverage. Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3927) April 25, 2001
SRES 26 A resolution stating the sense of the Senate regarding funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1528) February 15, 2001
SRES 21 A resolution directing the Sergeant-at-Arms to provide Internet access to certain Congressional documents, including certain Congressional Research Service publications, Senate lobbying and gift report filings, and Senate and Joint Committee documents. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1429-1430) February 14, 2001
SRES 13 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for Congress to enact a new farm bill during the 1st session of the 107th Congress. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13286) December 14, 2001

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.