U.S. Congress - Senator John Kerry, Massachusetts (D)

Sponsored Bills

• S.2765

  A bill to amend the Small Business Act to authorize loan guarantees for health information technology.

  Introduced Nov 10, 2009 22 Views
• S.2766

  A bill to provide for the coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs and private health insurance.

  Introduced Nov 10, 2009 69 Views
• S.2748 - Small Business and Military Family Assistance Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the employer wage credit for employees who are active duty members of...

  Introduced Nov 06, 2009 14 Views
• S.2661 - Child Care Lending Pilot Act of 2009

  A bill to create a 3-year pilot program that makes small, nonprofit child care businesses eligible for loans under title V of the Small Busine...

  Introduced Nov 02, 2009 14 Views
• S.Res.332

  A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the division of Europe, and the beginning of the pe...

  Senate Passed Nov 02, 2009 13 Views
• S.2521

  A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on audio interface units for sound mixing, recording, and editing capable of full interface control by ...

  Introduced Oct 30, 2009 11 Views
• S.2322

  A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 3 Views
• S.2334

  A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on leather basketballs.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 3 Views
• S.2321

  A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on aqueous catalytic preparations based on iron (III) toluenesulfonate.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 4 Views
• S.Res.328

  A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the division of Europe, and the beginning of the pe...

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 12 Views
• S.2332

  A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on porous hollow filaments of perfluoralkoxy (PFA) copolymer resin.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 5 Views
• S.2330

  A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain woven mesh fabric.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 6 Views
• S.2446

  A bill to extend the temporary reduction of duty on rubber basketballs.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 3 Views
• S.2326

  A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain synthetic filament yarns.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 3 Views
• S.2324

  A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on 120 volt/60Hz electrical transformers.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 3 Views
• S.2335

  A bill to extend the temporary reduction of duty on basketballs other than leather or rubber.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 4 Views
• S.2327

  A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Antarctic krill oil.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 6 Views
• S.2096

  A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in national...

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 6 Views
• S.2329

  A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain plastic fittings composed of perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) resin.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 4 Views
• S.2323

  A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on aqueous dispersions of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate) (cationic)...

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 3 Views
• S.2325

  A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 5 Views
• S.2331

  A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on cellular plastic membrane sheets of polytetrafluoroethylene resin.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 5 Views
• S.2328

  A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain untwisted filament yarns.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 3 Views
• S.2333

  A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on volleyballs.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 5 Views
• S.1866

  A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in national...

  Introduced Oct 26, 2009 6 Views
• S.1831 - Small Business Venture Capital Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to reauthorize the venture capital program, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Oct 21, 2009 6 Views
• S.1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

  A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy.

  Introduced Nov 05, 2009 872 Views
• S.1716

  A bill to amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplom...

  Introduced Sep 25, 2009 1 Views
• S.1715

  A bill to amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to extend the authority of the Broadcasting Board of Governors to mak...

  Introduced Sep 25, 2009 3 Views
• S.1707 - Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009

  A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its peopl...

  Bill Is Law Oct 15, 2009 47 Views
• S.Res.275

  A resolution honoring the Minute Man National Historical Park on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

  Introduced Nov 04, 2009 8 Views
• S.1669 - Equal Access to Medicare Options Act of 2009

  A bill to provide all Medicare beneficiaries with the right to guaranteed issue of a Medicare supplemental policy.

  Introduced Sep 15, 2009 7 Views
• S.1559 - NATO-Western Balkans Support Act of 2009

  A bill to consolidate democracy and security in the Western Balkans by supporting the Governments and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mon...

  Introduced Aug 03, 2009 16 Views
• S.1524 - Foreign Assistance Revitalization and Accountability Act of 2009

  A bill to strengthen the capacity, transparency, and accountability of United States foreign assistance programs to effectively adapt and resp...

  Introduced Nov 17, 2009 129 Views
• S.1482 - National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2009

  A bill to reauthorize the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Jul 21, 2009 10 Views
• S.Res.217

  A resolution commending Captain Wei Jiafu and the China Ocean Shipping Company for increasing business relations between the United States and...

  Introduced Jul 20, 2009 10 Views
• S.J.Res.18

  A joint resolution relating to the approval of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Em...

  Introduced Oct 15, 2009 52 Views
• S.1444 - Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act

  A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purposes of service-connection of disabili...

  Introduced Oct 21, 2009 13 Views
• S.1413 - Adams National Historical Park Boundary Addition Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Adams National Historical Park Act of 1998 to include the Quincy Homestead within the boundary of the Adams National Histo...

  Introduced Nov 04, 2009 15 Views
• S.1409 - Arts Require Timely Service Act

  A bill to expedite the adjudication of employer petitions for aliens with extraordinary artistic ability.

  Introduced Jul 08, 2009 9 Views
• S.Res.192

  A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding supporting democracy and economic development in Mongolia and expanding relations be...

  Senate Passed Jun 18, 2009 6 Views
• S.Res.191

  A resolution recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal ag...

  Introduced Jun 18, 2009 6 Views
• S.Res.182

  A resolution recognizing the democratic accomplishments of the people of Albania and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on J...

  Senate Passed Jun 19, 2009 6 Views
• S.Res.158

  A resolution to commend the American Sail Training Association for advancing international goodwill and character building under sail.

  Introduced May 21, 2009 7 Views
• S.1087 - Energy Fairness for America Act

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal certain tax incentives related to oil and gas.

  Introduced May 20, 2009 5 Views
• S.1039 - Protect Those Who Serve Act

  A bill to provide grants for the renovation, modernization or construction of law enforcement facilities.

  Introduced May 14, 2009 5 Views
• S.Res.136

  A bill expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the co...

  Introduced May 07, 2009 7 Views
• S.969 - Women's Health Insurance Fairness Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure fairness in the coverage of women in the individual health insurance market.

  Introduced May 05, 2009 27 Views
• S.962 - Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009

  A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its peopl...

  Senate Passed Jun 26, 2009 69 Views
• S.954 - World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009

  A bill to authorize United States participation in the replenishment of resources of the International Development Association, and for other ...

  Introduced Jul 16, 2009 13 Views

Co-sponsored Bills

• S.Res.360

  A resolution honoring the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, for his service to the people of India and to the world, and welcoming ...

  Senate Passed Nov 21, 2009 22 Views
• S.Res.354

  A resolution commending Robert C. Byrd, Senator from West Virginia.

  Senate Passed Nov 18, 2009 30 Views
• S.2764 - Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009

  A bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reuathorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Nov 19, 2009 43 Views
• S.Res.346

  A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, at the 21st Regular Meeting of the International Commission on the Conservation of Atlan...

  Senate Passed Nov 09, 2009 18 Views
• S.Res.344

  A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5, 2009.

  Senate Passed Nov 06, 2009 23 Views
• S.2727 - START I Treaty Inspections and Monitoring Protocol Continuation Act of 2009

  A bill to provide for continued application of arrangements under the Protocol on Inspections and Continuous Monitoring Activities Relating to...

  Introduced Nov 20, 2009 29 Views
• S.1986 - Same Day Registration Act

  A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for same day registration.

  Introduced Oct 28, 2009 14 Views
• S.Res.323

  A resolution honoring Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the occasion of his 90th b...

  Introduced Oct 27, 2009 10 Views
• S.1934 - Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the avoidance of tax on income from assets held abroad, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Oct 27, 2009 38 Views
• S.1857 - Establishing a Network of Health-Advancing National Centers of Excellence for Depression Act of 2009

  A bill to establish national centers of excellence for the treatment of depressive and bipolar disorders.

  Introduced Oct 22, 2009 17 Views
• S.1832 - Small Business Access to Capital Act of 2009

  A bill to increase loan limits for small business concerns, provide for low interest refinancing for small business concerns, and for other pu...

  Introduced Oct 22, 2009 15 Views
• S.1822 - Bank On Our Communities Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, with respect to considerations of the Secretary of the Treasury in providing...

  Introduced Oct 21, 2009 10 Views
• S.Res.315

  A resolution relative to the death of Clifford Peter Hansen, former United States Senator for the State of Wyoming.

  Senate Passed Oct 21, 2009 7 Views
• S.1789 - Fair Sentencing Act of 2009

  A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing.

  Introduced Oct 15, 2009 142 Views
• S.Res.312

  A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on empowering and strengthening the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

  Senate Passed Nov 09, 2009 21 Views
• S.Res.305

  A resolution expressing support for the victims of the natural disasters in Indonesia, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Vietnam, Cambodia, and th...

  Senate Passed Oct 06, 2009 8 Views
• S.Res.306

  A resolution designating the week of October 18 through October 24, 2009, as "National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week".

  Senate Passed Oct 06, 2009 4 Views
• S.1738 - Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2009

  A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.

  Introduced Oct 01, 2009 9 Views
• S.1728 - Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyer credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and cer...

  Introduced Sep 30, 2009 32 Views
• S.Res.291

  A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption...

  Senate Passed Nov 03, 2009 7 Views
• S.Res.293

  A resolution relative to the death of Henry Louis Bellmon, former United States Senator for the State of Oklahoma.

  Senate Passed Sep 29, 2009 12 Views
• S.1699 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployme...

  Introduced Sep 23, 2009 2,274 Views
• S.1694

  A bill to allow the funding for the interoperable emergency communications grant program established under the Digital Television Transition a...

  Bill Is Law Nov 06, 2009 18 Views
• S.Res.277

  A resolution designating September 2009 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

  Senate Passed Sep 21, 2009 6 Views
• S.1681 - Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

  A bill to ensure that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market...

  Introduced Oct 14, 2009 57 Views
• S.1672 - National Oilheat Research Alliance Reauthorization Act of 2009

  A bill to reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 2000.

  Introduced Sep 15, 2009 7 Views
• S.Res.268

  A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and their immense co...

  Senate Passed Sep 15, 2009 7 Views
• S.Res.266

  A resolution recognizing the contributions of John Sweeney to the United States labor movement.

  Introduced Sep 15, 2009 2 Views
• S.Res.264

  A resolution designating the Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building as the "Kennedy Caucus Room".

  Senate Passed Sep 14, 2009 23 Views
• S.1667 - Abrupt Climate Change Research Act of 2009

  A bill to provide for the development and coordination of a comprehensive and integrated United States research program that assists the peopl...

  Introduced Sep 14, 2009 8 Views
• S.1655 - Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2009

  A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants for the support of full-service community schools, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Sep 09, 2009 34 Views
• S.Res.255

  A resolution relative to the death of Edward Moore Kennedy, a Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

  Senate Passed Sep 08, 2009 13 Views
• S.1653 - Federal Judgeship Act of 2009

  A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Sep 08, 2009 17 Views
• S.1647 - Assistance for Unemployed Workers Extension Act

  A bill to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Aug 07, 2009 391 Views
• S.1646 - Keep Americans Working Act

  A bill to keep Americans working by strengthening and expanding short-time compensation programs that provide employers with an alternative to...

  Introduced Aug 07, 2009 15 Views
• S.Res.251

  A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Afghanistan, with the support of the international community, should fu...

  Senate Passed Aug 07, 2009 13 Views
• S.1620 - Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives and fees for increasing motor vehicle fuel economy, and for other ...

  Introduced Aug 06, 2009 9 Views
• S.1605

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the rules relating to fractional charitable donations of tangible personal property.

  Introduced Aug 06, 2009 7 Views
• S.1624 - Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2009

  A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code, to provide protection for medical debt homeowners, to restore bankruptcy protections for i...

  Introduced Dec 03, 2009 66 Views
• S.1583 - New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 2014, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Aug 05, 2009 23 Views
• S.1584 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009

  A bill to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

  Introduced Nov 05, 2009 84 Views
• S.Res.244

  A resolution commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

  Senate Passed Aug 05, 2009 7 Views
• S.Res.235

  A resolution designating August 16, 2009, as "National Airborne Day".

  Senate Passed Aug 03, 2009 36 Views
• S.1556 - Veteran Voting Support Act of 2009

  A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as voter regis...

  Introduced Oct 21, 2009 8 Views
• S.1554 - Safe Babies Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to prevent later delinquency and improve the health and well-being...

  Introduced Jul 31, 2009 7 Views
• S.1545 - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act

  A bill to expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Ce...

  Introduced Jul 30, 2009 9 Views
• S.1547 - Zero Tolerance for Veterans Homelessness Act of 2009

  A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance provided by the D...

  Introduced Oct 21, 2009 35 Views
• S.Res.228

  A resolution designating the week beginning September 14, 2009, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

  Senate Passed Jul 29, 2009 8 Views
• S.Res.230

  A resolution designating Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.

  Senate Passed Jul 29, 2009 8 Views
• S.1492 - Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers an...

  Introduced Jul 22, 2009 24 Views