U.S. Congress - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island (D) 
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Democrat • Rhode Island • 1st Term • Sworn In 2007
- 39 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 23 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 15 of 100)
- 282 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 3 of 100) 2 Made Into Law (Ranks 15 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. John Reed
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Sen. Mike Lee
- Votes with party 96%
- Abstains: 0%
Sponsored Bills
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S.3237 - Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act of 2012Introduced May 24, 2012 46 Views
A bill to provide for the establishment of a Commission to Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer.
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S.Res.467Introduced May 17, 2012 180 Views
A resolution designating May 18, 2012, as "Endangered Species Day".
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S.2370 - Small Business Reorganization Efficiency and Clarity ActIntroduced May 24, 2012 36 Views
A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to make bankruptcy organization more efficient for small business debtors, and for other purposes.
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S.2281 - ExPERT ActIntroduced Mar 29, 2012 13 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen the ability of the Food and Drug Administration to seek advice from ext...
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S.Res.404Senate Passed Mar 22, 2012 7 Views
A resolution recognizing the life and work of war correspondent Marie Colvin and other courageous journalists in war zones.
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S.2230 - Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012Introduced Apr 16, 2012 24 Views
A bill to reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers.
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S.Res.401Introduced Apr 26, 2012 33 Views
A resolution expressing appreciation for Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the United States around the globe.
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S.2219Introduced Mar 29, 2012 21 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizati...
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S.2059 - Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012Introduced Feb 01, 2012 26 Views
A bill to reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers.
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 14 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.1991Introduced Dec 14, 2011 52 Views
A bill to establish the National Endowment for the Oceans, and for other purposes.
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S.1946 - Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2011Introduced Dec 05, 2011 11 Views
A bill to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who ar...
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S.1920 - SMART Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Nov 29, 2011 14 Views
A bill to save money and reduce tragedies through prevention grants.
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S.1881 - Safeguarding America's Future and Environment ActIntroduced Nov 16, 2011 13 Views
A bill to establish an integrated Federal program to respond to ongoing and expected impacts of climate variability and change by protecting, ...
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S.1829 - Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers ActIntroduced Nov 08, 2011 7 Views
A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to empower the States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transa...
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S.1792 - Strengthening Investigations of Sex Offenders and Missing Children Act of 2011Introduced Dec 01, 2011 12 Views
A bill to clarify the authority of the United States Marshals Service to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in th...
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S.1793 - Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011Introduced Nov 17, 2011 5 Views
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice of...
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S.Res.281Senate Passed Sep 23, 2011 7 Views
A resolution designating September 24, 2011, as "National Estuaries Day".
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S.Res.274Introduced Sep 22, 2011 7 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that funding for the Federal Pell Grant program should not be cut in any deficit reduction pro...
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S.1608 - Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2011Introduced Sep 22, 2011 14 Views
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.230Introduced Jul 21, 2011 4 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any agreement to reduce the budget deficit should not include cuts to Social Security ben...
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S.1338 - Regulatory Capture Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Jul 20, 2011 12 Views
A bill to amend chapter 5 of title 31, United States Code, to establish the Office of Regulatory Integrity within the Office of Management and...
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S.1339 - Regulatory Information Reporting Act of 2011Introduced Jul 20, 2011 2 Views
A bill to provide for the compilation and reporting of participation data relating to Federal rulemaking.
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S.1313 - Clean Estuaries Act of 2011Introduced Jul 28, 2011 18 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes.
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S.1296Senate Passed Feb 02, 2012 6 Views
A bill to revise the boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI-04P, Easton Beach Unit RI-05P, Almy ...
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S.1270 - Responsible Electronics Recycling ActIntroduced Jun 29, 2011 15 Views
A bill to prohibit the export from the United States of certain electronic waste, and for other purposes.
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S.1271 - Job Creation Tax Credit Act of 2011Introduced Jun 23, 2011 9 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1968 to provide a temporary credit for hiring previously unemployed workers.
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S.1228 - Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011Introduced Jul 21, 2011 41 Views
A bill to prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services.
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S.1126 - Renewable Energy Access through Leasing Act of 2011Introduced May 26, 2011 5 Views
A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to insure loans for financing of renewab...
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S.973 - National Endowment for the Oceans ActIntroduced May 12, 2011 18 Views
A bill to create the National Endowment for the Oceans to promote the protection and conservation of the United States ocean, coastal, and Gre...
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S.833 - Success in the Middle Act of 2011Introduced Apr 14, 2011 10 Views
A bill to provide grants to States to ensure that all students in the middle grades are taught an academically rigorous curriculum with effect...
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S.813 - Cyber Security Public Awareness Act of 2011Introduced Apr 14, 2011 17 Views
A bill to promote public awareness of cyber security.
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S.594 - Oil Spill Victims Redress ActIntroduced Mar 16, 2011 6 Views
A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to facilitate the ability of persons affected by oil spills to seek judicial redress.
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S.592 - Maritime Liability Fairness ActIntroduced Mar 16, 2011 9 Views
A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to remove the cap on punitive damages established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Company...
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S.539 - Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2011Introduced Mar 10, 2011 21 Views
A bill to amend the Public Health Services Act and the Social Security Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to b...
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S.486 - Protecting Servicemembers from Mortgage Abuses Act of 2011Introduced Jun 08, 2011 14 Views
A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance protections for members of the uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortga...
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S.362 - Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education ActIntroduced Feb 16, 2011 20 Views
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, and for other purposes.
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S.222 - Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010Introduced Mar 31, 2011 17 Views
A bill to limit investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures, and for other purposes.
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S.45 - Offshoring Prevention ActIntroduced Jan 25, 2011 18 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable for im...
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.J.Res.41Introduced May 24, 2012 78 Views
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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S.Res.475Senate Passed May 25, 2012 95 Views
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
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S.3248 - National Bison Legacy ActIntroduced May 24, 2012 85 Views
A bill to designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the United States.
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S.3220 - Paycheck Fairness ActIntroduced May 24, 2012 214 Views
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages o...
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S.3208 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2012Introduced May 21, 2012 65 Views
A bill to reauthorize the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp, and for other purposes.
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S.3179 - Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012Introduced May 15, 2012 62 Views
A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance the protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses with respect to mo...
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S.Res.456Senate Passed May 10, 2012 30 Views
A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who h...
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S.3048Introduced May 09, 2012 19 Views
A bill to provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system, and for other purposes.
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S.2884Introduced May 08, 2012 34 Views
A bill to provide an incentive for businesses to bring jobs back to America.
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S.2554 - Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2012Introduced May 17, 2012 17 Views
A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partners...
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S.2388 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2012Introduced Apr 26, 2012 33 Views
A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002, and for other purp...
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S.Res.439Introduced Apr 25, 2012 44 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC should eliminate the "adult entertainment" section of t...
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S.2343 - Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012Introduced May 24, 2012 184 Views
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes.
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S.2325 - Iron Dome Support ActIntroduced Apr 19, 2012 31 Views
A bill to authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.
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S.2295 - Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement ActIntroduced Apr 18, 2012 24 Views
A bill to permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings with respect to such drugs in the same manner that the Food and...
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S.2299 - Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012Introduced Apr 18, 2012 14 Views
A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of civil relief to members of t...
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S.Res.412Introduced Mar 29, 2012 7 Views
A resolution commending the African Union for committing to a coordinated military response, comprised of 5,000 troops from Uganda, the Centra...
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S.2254 - Interstate Drug Monitoring Efficiency and Data Sharing Act of 2012Introduced Mar 29, 2012 7 Views
A bill to direct the Attorney General to establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information for...
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S.2241 - GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012Introduced Mar 27, 2012 50 Views
A bill to ensure that veterans have the information and protections they require to make informed decisions regarding use of Post-9/11 Educati...
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S.2237 - Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief ActIntroduced Mar 27, 2012 18 Views
A bill to provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for an additional year, and for other purp...
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S.2231Introduced Mar 26, 2012 37 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act, to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic developmen...
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S.Res.402Introduced Apr 24, 2012 24 Views
A resolution condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supporting ...
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S.2204 - Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies ActIntroduced Mar 29, 2012 77 Views
A bill to eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy and energy conservation.
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S.Res.399 - Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide ResolutionIntroduced Mar 19, 2012 66 Views
A resolution calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitiv...
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S.Res.398Senate Passed Mar 15, 2012 9 Views
A resolution recognizing the 191st anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
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S.2184 - Fisheries Investment and Regulatory Relief Act of 2012Introduced Mar 12, 2012 17 Views
A bill to provide exclusive funding to support fisheries and the communities that rely upon them, to clear unnecessary regulatory burdens and ...
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S.Res.391Senate Passed Mar 29, 2012 32 Views
A resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against journalists, and expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the pres...
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S.2165 - United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012Introduced Mar 06, 2012 32 Views
A bill to enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
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S.2162 - Project Rebuild ActIntroduced May 08, 2012 16 Views
A bill to provide for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed-upon properties and for the stabilization of affected neighborhoods, and f...
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S.2146 - Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012Introduced May 17, 2012 32 Views
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation, ...
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S.Res.387Senate Passed Mar 01, 2012 11 Views
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
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S.2134 - Canine Members of the Armed Forces ActIntroduced Feb 27, 2012 34 Views
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, care, and recognition ...
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S.2123Introduced Feb 17, 2012 9 Views
A bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of child...
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S.Res.380Introduced Feb 16, 2012 71 Views
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons c...
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S.2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012Introduced Feb 16, 2012 843 Views
A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States.
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S.2076 - Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2012Introduced May 24, 2012 28 Views
A bill to improve security at State and local courthouses.
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S.2075 - Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes ActIntroduced Feb 07, 2012 23 Views
A bill to close unjustified corporate tax loopholes, and for other purposes.
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S.2077 - Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention ActIntroduced Feb 07, 2012 12 Views
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs, and for other pur...
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S.2054 - Stop the Outrageous Pay at Fannie and Freddie ActIntroduced Feb 01, 2012 10 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.2051Introduced Jan 31, 2012 25 Views
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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S.Res.362Senate Passed Jan 31, 2012 18 Views
A resolution designating the month of February 2012 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".
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S.Res.360Senate Passed Jan 31, 2012 4 Views
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating January 2012 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
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S.2036Introduced Jan 26, 2012 8 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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S.2017 - Democracy Restoration Act of 2011Introduced Dec 16, 2011 12 Views
A bill to secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration.
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S.2010 - Social Security Fairness Act of 2011Introduced Dec 16, 2011 233 Views
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
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S.1994 - Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Dec 14, 2011 69 Views
A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.
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S.1989Introduced Dec 14, 2011 25 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings ...
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S.1993 - Lena Horne Recognition ActIntroduced Dec 14, 2011 17 Views
A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture...
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S.Res.347Senate Passed Dec 15, 2011 10 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.1980 - Pirate Fishing Elimination ActIntroduced Dec 12, 2011 80 Views
A bill to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing through port State measures.
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