U.S. Congress - Senator Richard Burr, North Carolina (R) 
Senator Richard Burr
Republican • North Carolina • 7th Term • Sworn In 1995
- 25 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 11 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 16 of 100)
- 188 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 32 of 100) 4 Made Into Law (Ranks 20 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Jon Kyl
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Bernard Sanders
- Votes with party 91%
- Abstains: 4%
Sponsored Bills
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S.2045Introduced Jan 31, 2012 45 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require judges of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to reside within fif...
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S.1959 - Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2011Senate Passed Jan 06, 2012 141 Views
A bill to require a report on the designation of the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes.
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S.1854 - Medical Surge Capacity ActIntroduced Nov 10, 2011 36 Views
A bill to enhance medical surge capacity.
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S.1855 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization of 2011Introduced Dec 16, 2011 57 Views
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize various programs under the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
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S.1707 - Veterans Second Amendment Protection ActIntroduced Oct 13, 2011 14 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally inc...
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S.1569 - Empowering Local Educational Decisionmaking Act of 2011Introduced Sep 15, 2011 22 Views
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide State educational agencies and local educational agencies with f...
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S.Res.231Senate Passed Jul 11, 2011 2 Views
A resolution designating September 2011 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-s...
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S.1297Introduced Jun 29, 2011 22 Views
A bill to preserve State and institutional authority relating to State authorization and the definition of credit hour.
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S.1218 - Lumbee Recognition ActIntroduced Jul 28, 2011 4 Views
A bill to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
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S.1116 - Department of Commerce and the Workforce Consolidation ActIntroduced May 26, 2011 57 Views
A bill to merge the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce, and the Small Business Administration to establish a Department of Commer...
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S.928Introduced Jun 08, 2011 7 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use bid savings on major medical ...
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S.892 - Consolidation of Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency Act of 2011Introduced May 05, 2011 8 Views
A bill to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.160Senate Passed May 03, 2011 5 Views
A resolution designating May 6, 2011, as "Military Spouse Appreciation Day".
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S.Con.Res.14Introduced May 02, 2011 7 Views
A concurrent resolution calling for an independent international investigation of the April 10, 2010, plane crash that killed President of Pol...
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S.Res.137Senate Passed Apr 07, 2011 6 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.
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S.Res.130Senate Passed Apr 05, 2011 14 Views
A resolution designating April 5, 2011, as "Gold Star Wives Day".
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S.644 - Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity ActIntroduced May 09, 2011 24 Views
A bill to amend subchapter II of chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit coverage for annuity purposes for any individual hired...
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S.581 - Child Care Protection Act of 2011Introduced Mar 15, 2011 33 Views
A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require criminal background checks for child care providers.
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S.Res.95Introduced Mar 08, 2011 10 Views
A resolution increasing awareness of and recognizing the life-saving role of ostomy care and prosthetics in the daily lives of hundreds of tho...
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S.435 - Child and Dependent Care FSA Enhancement ActIntroduced Mar 02, 2011 7 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance.
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S.423Introduced Jun 08, 2011 3 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for retroactive effective date for awards of disability compensation in con...
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S.416 - North Korean Refugee Adoption Act of 2011Introduced Feb 28, 2011 20 Views
A bill to develop a strategy for assisting stateless children from North Korea, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.55Senate Passed Mar 07, 2011 12 Views
A resolution expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
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S.347 - Public Employee Pension Transparency ActIntroduced Feb 15, 2011 5 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pensio...
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S.277 - Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2011Introduced Aug 01, 2011 56 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...
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.2054 - Stop the Outrageous Pay at Fannie and Freddie ActIntroduced Feb 01, 2012 58 Views
A bill to suspend the current compensation packages for the senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and to establish compensation for...
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S.2041Introduced Jan 31, 2012 108 Views
A bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight.
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S.J.Res.34Introduced Jan 23, 2012 64 Views
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section...
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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.1990Introduced Dec 14, 2011 78 Views
A bill to require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
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S.1981Introduced Dec 13, 2011 30 Views
A bill to provide that Members of Congress may not receive pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurr...
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S.Res.347Senate Passed Dec 15, 2011 46 Views
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today ...
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S.1975 - No More IMF Bailouts ActIntroduced Dec 08, 2011 38 Views
A bill to repeal the authority to provide certain loans to the International Monetary Fund, to prohibit loans to enable the Fund to provide fi...
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S.1957 - Taxpayers Right to Know ActIntroduced Dec 07, 2011 22 Views
A bill to provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs, ...
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S.1954Introduced Dec 07, 2011 19 Views
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for expedited security screenings for members of the Armed Forces.
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S.1930 - Earmark Elimination Act of 2011Introduced Dec 01, 2011 54 Views
A bill to prohibit earmarks.
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S.Res.341Senate Passed Nov 30, 2011 24 Views
A resolution designating the first full week of December in 2011 as "National Christmas Tree Week".
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S.1932Introduced Dec 01, 2011 70 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of State to act on a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
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S.1884 - School Access to Emergency Epinephrine ActIntroduced Nov 17, 2011 38 Views
A bill to provide States with incentives to require elementary schools and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to admin...
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S.1872 - Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2011Introduced Nov 15, 2011 65 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax treatment of ABLE accounts established under State programs for the c...
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S.1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011Introduced Nov 15, 2011 37 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage alternative energy investments and job creation.
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S.1843 - Representation Fairness Restoration ActIntroduced Nov 10, 2011 22 Views
A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units.
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S.1831 - Access to Capital for Job Creators ActIntroduced Dec 14, 2011 52 Views
A bill to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for a certa...
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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.Res.310Introduced Nov 03, 2011 26 Views
A resolution designating 2012 as the "Year of the Girl" and Congratulating Girl Scouts of the USA on its 100th anniversary.
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S.1776Introduced Nov 01, 2011 11 Views
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the Operation Hero Miles program to include the authority to accept the donation of tr...
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S.1762 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011Introduced Oct 31, 2011 15 Views
A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities and to amend the Internal Revenue Co...
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S.1738 - Economic Growth and Jobs Protection Act of 2011Introduced Oct 19, 2011 21 Views
A bill to rescind the 3.8 percent tax on the investment income of the American people and to promote job creation and small businesses.
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S.1726 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011Introduced Oct 20, 2011 43 Views
A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
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S.1718 - Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011Introduced Oct 17, 2011 16 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
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S.1720 - Regulatory Responsibility for Our Economy ActIntroduced Oct 18, 2011 279 Views
A bill to provide American jobs through economic growth.
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S.1700 - Medical Device Regulatory Improvement ActIntroduced Oct 13, 2011 31 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to device review determinations and conflicts of interest, and for other...
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S.1703 - Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2011Introduced Nov 15, 2011 16 Views
A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to require a Quadrennial Energy Review, and for other purposes.
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S.1676 - Buffett Rule Act of 2011Introduced Oct 06, 2011 22 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for taxpayers making donations with their returns of income tax to the Federal Go...
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S.1651 - Honest Budget ActIntroduced Oct 04, 2011 50 Views
A bill to provide for greater transparency and honesty in the Federal budget process.
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S.Res.276Senate Passed Sep 23, 2011 3 Views
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month of 2011.
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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.1619 - Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011Senate Passed Oct 12, 2011 132 Views
A bill to provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes.
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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.1566 - Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools ActIntroduced Sep 15, 2011 22 Views
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding public charter schools.
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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.1568 - State Innovation Pilot Act of 2011Introduced Sep 15, 2011 49 Views
A bill to amend section 9401 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 with regard to waivers of statutory and regulatory requirem...
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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.1541Bill Is Law Dec 13, 2011 27 Views
A bill to revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. to reflect a change in eligibility requirements for membership.
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S.1539 - Taiwan Airpower Modernization Act of 2011Introduced Sep 12, 2011 13 Views
A bill to provide Taiwan with critically needed United States-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen its self-defense capability again...
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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.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.1467 - Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011Introduced Aug 02, 2011 326 Views
A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for coverage of spe...
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S.1507 - Employee Rights ActIntroduced Aug 02, 2011 269 Views
A bill to provide protections from workers with respect to their right to select or refrain from selecting representation by a labor organizat...
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S.Res.254Senate Passed Aug 02, 2011 6 Views
A resolution designating August 16, 2011, as "National Airborne Day".
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S.1506Introduced Aug 02, 2011 24 Views
A bill to prevent the Secretary of the Treasury from expanding United States bank reporting requirements with respect to interest on deposits ...
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S.1460Introduced Aug 01, 2011 57 Views
A bill to grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during ...
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S.1446 - State Transportation Flexibility ActIntroduced Jul 28, 2011 20 Views
A bill to free States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities.
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S.1442 - No Budget, No Pay ActIntroduced Jul 28, 2011 31 Views
A bill to provide that Members of Congress may not receive pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurr...
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S.1438 - Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011Introduced Jul 28, 2011 22 Views
A bill to provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 7.7 percent.
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