U.S. Congress - Senator Tom Harkin, Iowa (D) 
Senator Thomas Harkin
Democrat • Iowa • 10th Term • Sworn In 1975
- 36 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 20 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 16 of 100)
- 103 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 46 of 100) 5 Made Into Law (Ranks 3 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Richard Durbin
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Evan Bayh
- Sen. Thomas Coburn
- Votes with party 95%
- Abstains: 1%
Sponsored Bills
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S.2149Introduced Oct 29, 2009 7 Views
A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on orthotoluidine.
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S.1810 - Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act of 2009Introduced Oct 20, 2009 15 Views
A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish physical activity guidelines for the general public, and for other purp...
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S.1793 - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009Bill Is Law Oct 30, 2009 110 Views
An original bill to amend title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the program for providing life-saving care for thos...
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S.1756 - Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination ActIntroduced Oct 06, 2009 23 Views
A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof.
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S.Res.273Senate Passed Sep 17, 2009 10 Views
A resolution commemorating Dr. Norman Borlaug, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Congressional Gold Medal, Presidential Medal of Freedom, an...
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S.1679 - Affordable Health Choices ActIntroduced Sep 17, 2009 647 Views
An original bill to make quality, affordable health care available to all Americans, reduce costs, improve health care quality, enhance diseas...
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S.Res.272Introduced Sep 16, 2009 17 Views
A resolution commemorating Dr. Norman Borlaug, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Congressional Gold Medal, Presidential Medal of Freedom, an...
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S.1652 - IDEA Full Funding ActIntroduced Sep 08, 2009 32 Views
A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part.
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S.1627 - Consumer Fuels and Vehicle Choice Act of 2009Introduced Aug 06, 2009 3 Views
A bill to improve choices for consumers for vehicles and fuel, and for other purposes.
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S.1554 - Safe Babies Act of 2009Introduced Jul 31, 2009 7 Views
A bill to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to prevent later delinquency and improve the health and well-being...
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S.Res.201Senate Passed Jun 23, 2009 4 Views
A resolution recognizing and honoring the tenth anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999).
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S.Con.Res.26Senate Passed Jun 18, 2009 57 Views
A concurrent resolution apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African Americans.
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S.Res.177Senate Passed Jun 09, 2009 5 Views
A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the International Labour Organization's unanimous adoption of Convention 182, "Concerning the...
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S.1156 - Safe Routes to School Program Reauthorization ActIntroduced May 21, 2009 5 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.1121 - School Building Fairness Act of 2009Introduced May 21, 2009 7 Views
A bill to amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for the repair, renovation, and cons...
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S.1048 - Howard M. Metzenbaum Menu Education and Labeling ActIntroduced May 14, 2009 11 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the food labeling requirements of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act ...
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S.1019 - Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit ActIntroduced May 11, 2009 15 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids.
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S.953 - Seasonal Influenza and Pandemic Preparation Act of 2009Introduced May 01, 2009 9 Views
A bill to provide for the establishment of programs and activities to increase influenza vaccination rates through the provision of free vacci...
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S.934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2009Introduced Apr 30, 2009 26 Views
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren and protect the Federal investment in th...
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S.904 - Fair Pay Act of 2009Introduced Apr 28, 2009 5 Views
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national o...
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S.828 - Renewable Fuels Pipelines Act of 2009Introduced Apr 03, 2009 9 Views
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide loan guarantees for projects to construct renewable fuel pipelines, and for other pur...
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S.803 - Healthy Workforce Act of 2009Introduced Apr 02, 2009 20 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and fo...
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S.Res.99Introduced Apr 02, 2009 39 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Uzbekistan should immediately enforce its existing domestic legislation...
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S.Res.95Senate Passed Mar 31, 2009 12 Views
A resolution congratulating the University of Iowa men's wrestling team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division...
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S.Res.96Senate Passed Mar 31, 2009 6 Views
A resolution congratulating the Morningside College women's basketball team for winning the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athle...
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S.718 - Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009Introduced Apr 01, 2009 10 Views
A bill to amend the Legal Services Corporation Act to meet special needs of eligible clients, provide for technology grants, improve corporate...
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S.704Introduced Mar 25, 2009 10 Views
A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to sup...
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S.693 - Preventive Medicine and Public Health Training ActIntroduced Mar 25, 2009 6 Views
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for the training of graduate medical residents in preventive medicine.
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S.683 - Community Choice Act of 2009Introduced Mar 24, 2009 216 Views
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older Americans with equal access to communi...
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S.670 - Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009Introduced Mar 23, 2009 8 Views
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage States to provide pregnant women enrolled in the Medicaid program with acces...
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S.634 - Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids ActIntroduced Mar 18, 2009 11 Views
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education.
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S.618 - Every Student Counts ActIntroduced Mar 17, 2009 4 Views
A bill to improve the calculation of, the reporting of, and the accountability for, secondary graduation rates.
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S.616 - Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies to Improve Outcomes ...Introduced Mar 17, 2009 3 Views
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize medical simulation enhancement programs, and for other purposes.
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S.584 - Complete Streets Act of 2009Introduced Mar 12, 2009 17 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.519 - POPs, LRTAP POPs, and PIC Implementation Act of 2009Introduced Mar 03, 2009 12 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to implement pesticide-related obligations of the United States under ...
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S.487 - Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2009Introduced Feb 26, 2009 82 Views
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research.
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S.Res.51Introduced Feb 23, 2009 6 Views
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
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S.401 - Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2009Introduced Feb 09, 2009 28 Views
A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting and disclosure rules for individual accounts ...
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S.272 - Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009Introduced Jan 15, 2009 16 Views
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried ...
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.Res.354Senate Passed Nov 18, 2009 30 Views
A resolution commending Robert C. Byrd, Senator from West Virginia.
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S.2790Introduced Nov 17, 2009 13 Views
A bill to allow Americans to receive paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs, and the health needs of their families, r...
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S.2781Introduced Nov 17, 2009 12 Views
A bill to change references in Federal law to mental retardation to references to an intellectual disability, and to change references to a me...
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S.Res.344Senate Passed Nov 06, 2009 23 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5, 2009.
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S.2729 - Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009Introduced Nov 05, 2009 18 Views
A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes.
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S.1986 - Same Day Registration ActIntroduced Oct 28, 2009 14 Views
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for same day registration.
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S.1927 - Credit Card Rate Freeze Act of 2009Introduced Oct 27, 2009 57 Views
A bill to establish a moratorium on credit card interest rate increases, and for other purposes.
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S.1832 - Small Business Access to Capital Act of 2009Introduced Oct 22, 2009 15 Views
A bill to increase loan limits for small business concerns, provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns, and for other pu...
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S.1833 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009Introduced Oct 26, 2009 110 Views
A bill to amend the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 to establish an earlier effective date for various co...
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S.Res.315Senate Passed Oct 21, 2009 7 Views
A resolution relative to the death of Clifford Peter Hansen, former United States Senator for the State of Wyoming.
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S.1789 - Fair Sentencing Act of 2009Introduced Oct 15, 2009 140 Views
A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing.
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S.1738 - Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2009Introduced Oct 01, 2009 9 Views
A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.
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S.Res.293Senate Passed Sep 29, 2009 13 Views
A resolution relative to the death of Henry Louis Bellmon, former United States Senator for the State of Oklahoma.
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S.1709 - Veterinary Services Investment ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2009 13 Views
A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish a grant program to promote efforts...
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S.Res.274Senate Passed Sep 17, 2009 4 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Day.
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S.Res.266Introduced Sep 15, 2009 2 Views
A resolution recognizing the contributions of John Sweeney to the United States labor movement.
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S.Res.264Senate Passed Sep 14, 2009 23 Views
A resolution designating the Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building as the "Kennedy Caucus Room".
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S.Res.255Senate Passed Sep 08, 2009 13 Views
A resolution relative to the death of Edward Moore Kennedy, a Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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S.1653 - Federal Judgeship Act of 2009Introduced Sep 08, 2009 17 Views
A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for other purposes.
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S.1611 - Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2009Introduced Aug 06, 2009 61 Views
A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions.
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S.1640 - Take Back Your Health Act of 2009Introduced Aug 06, 2009 22 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of intensive lifestyle treatment.
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S.1619 - Livable Communities Act of 2009Introduced Aug 06, 2009 86 Views
A bill to establish the Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, to establish the Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, to est...
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S.1584 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009Introduced Nov 05, 2009 84 Views
A bill to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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S.1580 - Protecting America's Workers ActIntroduced Aug 05, 2009 130 Views
A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, t...
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S.Res.236Senate Passed Aug 03, 2009 4 Views
A resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834.
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S.1553 - National Future Farmers of America Commemorative Coin Act of 2009Introduced Jul 31, 2009 16 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the National Future Farmers of America Organization and the ...
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S.1537Introduced Jul 29, 2009 6 Views
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to designate the Dr. Norman E. Bo...
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S.Res.230Senate Passed Jul 29, 2009 8 Views
A resolution designating Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.
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S.1518 - Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2009Introduced Oct 21, 2009 29 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed...
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S.1410 - Time for Innovation Matters in Education Act of 2009Introduced Jul 08, 2009 18 Views
A bill to establish expanded learning time initiatives, and for other purposes.
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S.1374 - Forewarn ActIntroduced Jun 25, 2009 6 Views
A bill to amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to minimize the adverse effects of employment dislocation, and for other...
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S.1375Introduced Jun 25, 2009 10 Views
A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 to reauthorize State mediation programs.
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S.1389 - Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009Introduced Jun 25, 2009 17 Views
A bill to clarify the exemption for certain annuity contracts and insurance policies from Federal regulation under the Securities Act of 1933.
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S.1326 - Disaster State Housing Recovery Act of 2009Introduced Jun 23, 2009 10 Views
A bill to amend the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 to clarify the low-income housing credits that are eligible for the low...
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S.1304 - Automobile Dealer Economic Rights Restoration Act of 2009Introduced Jun 18, 2009 32 Views
A bill to restore the economic rights of automobile dealers, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.187Introduced Jun 17, 2009 28 Views
A resolution condemning the use of violence against providers of health care services to women.
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S.Res.184Senate Passed Jun 11, 2009 14 Views
A resolution offering deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Stephen T. Johns and calling on the leaders of all Nations to s...
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S.J.Res.17Introduced Jul 29, 2009 12 Views
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purp...
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S.1186 - Medicare Independent Living Act of 2009Introduced Jun 04, 2009 8 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for ...
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S.1147 - Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009Introduced Nov 19, 2009 715 Views
A bill to prevent tobacco smuggling, to ensure the collection of all tobacco taxes, and for other purposes.
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S.1157 - Craig Thomas Rural Hospital and Provider Equity Act of 2009Introduced May 21, 2009 19 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care ...
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S.Res.156Introduced May 21, 2009 10 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that reform of our Nation's health care system should include the establishment of a federally...
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S.1152 - Healthy Families ActIntroduced May 21, 2009 35 Views
A bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
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S.1155Introduced Oct 21, 2009 2 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the U...
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S.1108 - Safeguarding Our Hospitals' Futures Act of 2009Introduced May 20, 2009 6 Views
A bill to require application of budget neutrality on a national basis in the calculation of the Medicare hospital wage index floor for each a...
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S.1089 - Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2009Introduced May 20, 2009 13 Views
A bill to facilitate the export of United States agricultural commodities and products to Cuba as authorized by the Trade Sanctions Reform and...
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S.1066 - Medicare Ambulance Access Preservation Act of 2009Introduced May 18, 2009 6 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to ambulance services under the Medicare program.
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S.1038 - Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009Introduced May 14, 2009 119 Views
A bill to improve agricultural job opportunities, benefits, and security for aliens in the United States and for other purposes.
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S.987 - International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009Introduced May 06, 2009 20 Views
A bill to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes.
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S.982 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control ActIntroduced May 20, 2009 287 Views
A bill to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products.
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