U.S. Congress - Senator Tom Carper, Delaware (D) 
Senator Thomas Carper
Democrat • Delaware • 7th Term • Sworn In 1983
- 15 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 45 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 13 of 100)
- 82 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 57 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 59 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Michael Bennet
- Sen. Scott Brown
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Sen. Jim DeMint
- Votes with party 92%
- Abstains: 0%
Sponsored Bills
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S.Res.251Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 23 Views
A resolution expressing support for improvement in the collection, processing, and consumption of recyclable materials throughout the United S...
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S.1434 - Data Security Act of 2011Introduced Jul 28, 2011 50 Views
A bill to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes.
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S.1409 - Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2011Introduced Oct 19, 2011 28 Views
A bill to intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending.
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S.1397 - Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power ActIntroduced Jul 21, 2011 16 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an investment tax credit related to the production of electricity from offsho...
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S.1289 - Taxpayer Advocacy and Government Accountability Promotion Act of 2011Introduced Jun 28, 2011 27 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax gap, and for other purposes.
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S.1266 - Delaware River Basin Conservation Act of 2011Introduced Dec 08, 2011 23 Views
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for the restoration and protecti...
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S.1251 - Medicare and Medicaid Fighting Fraud and Abuse to Save Taxpayers' Dollars ActIntroduced Jun 22, 2011 21 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to curb waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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S.1092 - Aviation Security Innovation & Reform Act of 2011Introduced May 26, 2011 10 Views
A bill to address aviation security in the United States by bolstering passenger and air cargo screening procedures, to ensure that purchases ...
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S.1035 - Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2011Introduced May 19, 2011 16 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler systems as section 179 property and classify certain aut...
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S.1010 - Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation Act of 2011Introduced Sep 06, 2011 39 Views
A bill to amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, relating to the methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or...
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S.963 - Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011Introduced Jun 09, 2011 45 Views
A bill to reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
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S.972 - Clean Construction Act of 2011Introduced May 12, 2011 7 Views
A bill to amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to establish procedures to advance the use of cleaner construction equipment on Federal-...
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S.801 - Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011Introduced Apr 12, 2011 9 Views
A bill to amend chapter 113 of title 40, United States Code, to require executive agency participation in real-time transparency of investment...
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S.705 - Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2011Introduced Mar 31, 2011 24 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastructure grants.
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S.323 - First State National Historical Park ActIntroduced Jan 13, 2012 42 Views
A bill to establish the First State National Historical Park in the State of Delaware, and for other purposes.
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 68 Views
A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the offic...
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S.1998 - Department of Homeland Security Improved Financial Accountability Act of 2011Introduced Dec 15, 2011 26 Views
A bill to obtain an unqualified audit opinion, and improve financial accountability and management at the Department of Homeland Security.
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S.1933 - Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act of 2011Introduced Dec 14, 2011 26 Views
A bill to increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies.
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S.Res.320Senate Passed Nov 10, 2011 22 Views
A resolution designating November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally ...
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S.1821 - Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011Introduced Dec 15, 2011 33 Views
A bill to prevent the termination of the temporary office of bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts.
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S.1826 - Startup Technical Assistance for Reemployment Training and Unemployment Prevention ActIntroduced Nov 08, 2011 17 Views
A bill to provide for the availability of self-employment assistance to individuals receiving extended compensation or emergency unemployment ...
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S.1824 - Private Company Flexibility and Growth ActIntroduced Dec 14, 2011 33 Views
A bill to amend the securities laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration under that Act, and for other purposes.
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S.1789 - Workers' Compensation Reform Act of 2011Introduced Jan 31, 2012 87 Views
A bill to improve, sustain, and transform the United States Postal Service.
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S.1769 - Rebuild America Jobs ActIntroduced Nov 03, 2011 153 Views
A bill to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America.
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S.Res.306Senate Passed Oct 21, 2011 17 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybers...
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S.1740 - Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization ActIntroduced Jan 26, 2012 11 Views
A bill to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the reauthorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Ne...
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S.Res.296Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 9 Views
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign.
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S.Res.294Senate Passed Oct 17, 2011 7 Views
A resolution commemorating the 182nd anniversary of the opening of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
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S.1628 - Federal Hiring Process Improvement Act of 2011Introduced Sep 23, 2011 25 Views
A bill to provide for improvements in the Federal hiring process, and for other purposes.
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S.1616 - Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2011Introduced Sep 22, 2011 25 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investments...
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S.Res.271Senate Passed Sep 19, 2011 15 Views
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Charles H. Percy, former Senator for the State of Illinois.
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S.Res.269Senate Passed Sep 15, 2011 14 Views
A resolution designating the week beginning September 19, 2011, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".
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S.Res.268Senate Passed Sep 15, 2011 15 Views
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Malcolm Wallop, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
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S.1527Introduced Sep 08, 2011 20 Views
A bill to authorize the award of a Congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines of World War II.
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S.1514Introduced Sep 06, 2011 19 Views
A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Elouise Pepion Cobell, in recognition of her outstanding ...
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S.Res.257Senate Passed Sep 06, 2011 17 Views
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Mark O. Hatfield, former United States Senator for the State of Oregon.
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S.Res.240Senate Passed Jul 27, 2011 9 Views
A resolution condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 20...
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S.Res.237Senate Passed Jul 22, 2011 16 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of r...
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S.Res.228Introduced Jul 07, 2011 25 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of r...
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S.1335 - Pilot's Bill of RightsIntroduced Jul 06, 2011 35 Views
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide rights for pilots, and for other purposes.
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S.1315 - Fire Police Fairness ActIntroduced Jun 30, 2011 16 Views
A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend public safety officers' death benefits to fire police officers.
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S.1294 - Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2011Introduced Jun 29, 2011 60 Views
A bill to promote the oil independence of the United States, and for other purposes.
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S.1274 - Biennial Appropriations ActIntroduced Jun 23, 2011 4 Views
A bill to provide for a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and to enhance oversight and the performance of...
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S.1183 - Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring ActIntroduced Jun 13, 2011 7 Views
A bill to establish a national mercury monitoring program, and for other purposes
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S.1176 - American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Jun 09, 2011 60 Views
A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, sellin...
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S.1094 - Combating Autism Reauthorization ActIntroduced Sep 12, 2011 54 Views
A bill to reauthorize the Combating Autism Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-416).
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S.Res.201Senate Passed Oct 06, 2011 21 Views
A resolution expressing the regret of the Senate for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in America, including the Chinese ...
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S.1064 - Sunscreen Labeling Protection Act of 2011Introduced May 25, 2011 24 Views
A bill to make effective the proposed rule of the Food and Drug Administration relating to sunscreen drug products, and for other purposes.
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S.1056 - Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011Introduced May 24, 2011 12 Views
A bill to ensure that all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, children, older individuals, a...
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S.1048 - Iran, North Korea, and Syria Sanctions Consolidation Act of 2011Introduced Oct 13, 2011 34 Views
A bill to expand sanctions imposed with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran, North Korea, and Syria, and for other purposes.
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S.1025 - National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2011Introduced May 19, 2011 18 Views
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the National Guard, enhancement of the fu...
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S.1034 - Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2011Introduced May 19, 2011 12 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits an...
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S.1021Introduced May 18, 2011 12 Views
A bill to limit the amount expended by the Department of Defense for printing and reproduction costs.
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S.Res.185Senate Passed Jun 28, 2011 21 Views
A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Isr...
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S.970 - White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act of 2011Introduced Jan 13, 2012 6 Views
A bill to designate additional segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the...
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S.996 - New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011Introduced May 12, 2011 22 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 2016, and for other purposes.
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S.952 - DREAM Act of 2011Introduced Jun 28, 2011 108 Views
A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents a...
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S.Res.171Introduced May 05, 2011 1 Views
A resolution recognizing and supporting National Train Day on May 7, 2011.
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S.871 - Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal ActIntroduced May 03, 2011 23 Views
A bill to repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit.
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S.Res.159Senate Passed May 03, 2011 7 Views
A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for ...
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S.Res.158Senate Passed May 05, 2011 4 Views
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the United States for ongoing contri...
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S.Con.Res.13Senate Passed Jun 24, 2011 13 Views
A concurrent resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in,...
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S.800 - Safe Routes to School Program Reauthorization ActIntroduced Apr 12, 2011 4 Views
A bill to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to reauthorize and improve the safe r...
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S.755 - Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept ActIntroduced Apr 07, 2011 11 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicia...
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S.743 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2011Introduced Oct 19, 2011 15 Views
A bill to amend chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel pract...
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