U.S. Congress - Senator Ben Cardin, Maryland (D)

Sponsored Bills

• S.Res.356

  A resolution calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki wi...

  Introduced Nov 19, 2009 12 Views
• S.Res.341

  A resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected by conflict in Yemen.

  Introduced Nov 18, 2009 10 Views
• S.1816 - Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to improve and reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Program.

  Introduced Nov 09, 2009 51 Views
• S.1765 - Hate Crimes Against the Homeless Statistics Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Hate Crime Statistics Act to include crimes against the homeless.

  Introduced Dec 03, 2009 81 Views
• S.Res.299

  A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2009.

  Senate Passed Oct 01, 2009 6 Views
• S.1678

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Sep 16, 2009 22 Views
• S.Res.236

  A resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834.

  Senate Passed Aug 03, 2009 4 Views
• S.1548 - Access to America's Orthopaedic Services Act of 2009

  A bill to improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries, to conduct a longitudinal study on...

  Introduced Jul 30, 2009 7 Views
• S.J.Res.19

  A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, an...

  Senate Passed Aug 19, 2009 45 Views
• S.1525 - National Capital Region Land Conservation Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Act of May 29, 1930 (Chapter 354; 46 Stat. 482; commonly known as the Capper-Cramton Act), to authorize a grant program to...

  Introduced Jul 28, 2009 3 Views
• S.1519 - Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2009

  A bill to provide for the eradication and control of nutria in Maryland, Louisiana, and other coastal States.

  Introduced Jul 27, 2009 8 Views
• S.1511 - Supporting ColoRectal Examination and Education Now (SCREEN) Act of 2009

  A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve awareness and access to colorectal cancer screening tests under the...

  Introduced Jul 23, 2009 3 Views
• S.1384 - Medicare Senior Housing Plan Act of 2009

  A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a senior housing facility plan option under the Medicare Advantage program.

  Introduced Jun 25, 2009 7 Views
• S.Res.184

  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...

  Senate Passed Jun 11, 2009 14 Views
• S.Con.Res.23

  A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.

  Senate Passed Jun 19, 2009 14 Views
• S.1005 - Water Infrastructure Financing Act

  A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in the ...

  Introduced Jul 15, 2009 32 Views
• S.690

  A bill to amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to reauthorize the Act.

  Introduced Jun 18, 2009 4 Views
• S.696 - AppalachiaRestoration Act

  A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to include a definition of fill material.

  Introduced Mar 25, 2009 12 Views
• S.673

  A bill to allow certain newspapers to be treated as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax un...

  Introduced Mar 24, 2009 37 Views
• S.653 - Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act

  A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner,...

  Introduced Mar 19, 2009 12 Views
• S.518 - Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act

  A bill to establish the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Mar 03, 2009 6 Views
• S.495 - Justice Integrity Act of 2009

  A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process.

  Introduced Feb 26, 2009 17 Views
• S.479 - Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act

  A bill to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Water...

  Introduced Jun 18, 2009 13 Views
• S.Con.Res.8

  A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.

  Senate Passed Feb 26, 2009 15 Views
• S.312 - First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against income tax for the purchase of a principal residence by...

  Introduced Jan 22, 2009 7 Views
• S.243 - Giving Incentives to Volunteers Everywhere Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the standard mileage rate for use of a p...

  Introduced Jan 14, 2009 19 Views
• S.227 - Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical ...

  A bill to establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Hist...

  Introduced Jul 15, 2009 27 Views

Co-sponsored Bills

• S.Res.354

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

  Senate Passed Nov 18, 2009 30 Views
• S.2781

  A bill to change references in Federal law to mental retardation to references to an intellectual disability, and to change references to a me...

  Introduced Nov 17, 2009 12 Views
• S.Res.348

  A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

  Introduced Nov 09, 2009 13 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 26 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 10 Views
• S.2095

  A bill to amend the National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2004 to authorize appropriations through fiscal year 2015.

  Introduced Oct 29, 2009 10 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 14 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 143 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.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.1756 - Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act

  A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof.

  Introduced Oct 06, 2009 25 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 10 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 5 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.Res.288

  A resolution designating September 26, 2009, as "National Mesothelioma Awareness Day".

  Senate Passed Sep 25, 2009 8 Views
• S.1704 - World War II War Crimes Accountability Act of 2009

  A bill to hold the surviving Nazi war criminals accountable for the war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity they committed during Wo...

  Introduced Sep 24, 2009 12 Views
• S.1712 - Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Adaptation Act of 2009

  A bill to promote water efficiency, conservation, and adaptation, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Sep 24, 2009 14 Views
• S.1700 - Energy Security Through Transparency Act of 2009

  A bill to require certain issuers to disclose payments to foreign governments for the commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals...

  Introduced Sep 23, 2009 26 Views
• S.1692 - USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009

  A bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and the authority to issue national security letters, and for other p...

  Introduced Oct 28, 2009 102 Views
• S.Res.277

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

  Senate Passed Sep 21, 2009 6 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.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 8 Views
• S.1666

  A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to satisfy certain conditions before issuing to producers of mid-le...

  Introduced Sep 14, 2009 6 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 20 Views
• S.1652 - IDEA Full Funding Act

  A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part.

  Introduced Sep 08, 2009 32 Views
• S.Res.253

  A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Libya should apologize for the welcome home ceremony held to celebrate ...

  Senate Passed Sep 23, 2009 20 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 12 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 11 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 384 Views
• S.Res.247

  A resolution designating September 26, 2009, as "National Estuaries Day".

  Senate Passed Sep 10, 2009 8 Views
• S.1592 - Federal Board of Certification Act of 2009

  A bill to establish a Federal Board of Certification to enhance the transparency, credibility, and stability of financial markets, and for oth...

  Introduced Aug 06, 2009 7 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 88 Views
• S.Res.244

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

  Senate Passed Aug 05, 2009 8 Views
• S.Res.239

  A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".

  Senate Passed Aug 04, 2009 7 Views
• S.Res.235

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

  Senate Passed Aug 03, 2009 37 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 15 Views
• S.Res.234

  A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week 2009.

  Senate Passed Aug 03, 2009 8 Views
• S.1535 - Protect America's Wildlife Act of 2009

  A bill to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to establish additional prohibitions on shooting wildlife from aircraft, and for other purpo...

  Introduced Jul 29, 2009 19 Views
• S.Res.229

  A resolution designating the week beginning August 30, 2009, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".

  Senate Passed Jul 29, 2009 5 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.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 133 Views
• S.Con.Res.36

  A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".

  Introduced Jul 27, 2009 10 Views
• S.1516 - Democracy Restoration Act of 2009

  A bill to secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration.

  Introduced Jul 24, 2009 18 Views
• S.1506 - National Metro Safety Act

  A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed ...

  Introduced Nov 04, 2009 31 Views
• S.1490 - Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009

  A bill to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to ensure privacy, to provide notice of security breaches, and to enhance criminal penalties, l...

  Introduced Nov 05, 2009 164 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
• S.1472 - Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009

  A bill to establish a section within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice to enforce human rights laws, to make technical and co...

  Senate Passed Nov 21, 2009 23 Views
• S.1422 - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act

  A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews.

  Senate Passed Nov 16, 2009 23 Views