US Congress Senator Sheldon Whitehouse [D]

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USSB1863Intro
25%
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in the United States and in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.
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2024-01-25
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.
USSB3657Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable for certain taxpayers.
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2024-01-24
To Senate Finance Committee
USSR523Intro
25%
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl.
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2024-01-18
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
USSB3615Intro
25%
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and for other purposes.
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2024-01-18
To Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
USSB3623Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include as a high-priority research and extension area research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland, and for other purposes.
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2024-01-18
To Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry Committee
USSB3616Intro
25%
A bill to require additional disclosures relating to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, and for other purposes.
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2024-01-18
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSB3612Intro
25%
A bill to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology, and all medical care surrounding such technology.
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2024-01-18
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB1271Intro
25%
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to trafficking of illicit fentanyl and its precursors by transnational criminal organizations, including cartels, and for other purposes.
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2024-01-11
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
USSB3565Intro
25%
A bill to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.
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2024-01-10
To Senate Appropriations Committee
USSB3553Engross
50%
A bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions.
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2023-12-19
Held at the desk.
USSB318Engross
50%
A bill to amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,...
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2023-12-15
Held at the desk.
USSR510Intro
25%
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the scientific judgement of the Food and Drug Administration that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medicatio...
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2023-12-14
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSB3549Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers.
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2023-12-14
To Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
USSB1409Intro
25%
A bill to protect the safety of children on the internet.
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2023-12-13
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 287.
USSB3512Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels.
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2023-12-13
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSR500Intro
25%
A resolution designating November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
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2023-12-13
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5968; text: CR S5965)
USSB3503Intro
25%
A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise certain regulations in relation to the Medicare shared savings program and other alternative payment arrangements to encourage participation in such program, and for other purposes...
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2023-12-13
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB3509Intro
25%
A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant persons, and for other purposes.
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2023-12-13
To Senate Finance Committee
USSR494Intro
25%
A resolution expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.
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2023-12-12
To Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
USSR492Intro
25%
A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
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2023-12-07
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5875; text: CR S5854)
USSB3431Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to strengthen the authorities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enforce the customs and trade laws of the United States, and for other purposes.
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2023-12-07
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB3444Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve the accessibility of 9-8-8, and for other purposes.
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2023-12-07
To Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
USSB3452Intro
25%
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to determine the eligibility or entitlement of a member or former member of the Armed Forces described in subsection (a) to a benefit under a law administered by the Secretary solely based on alte...
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2023-12-07
To Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
USSB3422Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a carbon border adjustment based on carbon intensity, and for other purposes.
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2023-12-06
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB2644Engross
50%
A bill to establish standards for trauma kits purchased using funds provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
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2023-12-05
Held at the desk.
USSB3384Intro
25%
A bill to combat illicit cross-border financial activity and to improve the Trade Transparency Unit program of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-30
To Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
USSB3380Intro
25%
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-30
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSB3369Intro
25%
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to restrict the possession of certain firearms, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-30
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB3367Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate tax loopholes that allow billionaires to defer tax indefinitely through planning strategies such as "buy, borrow, die", to modify over 30 tax provisions so that billionaires are required ...
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2023-11-30
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB3359Intro
25%
A bill to authorize the seizure and forfeiture of assets of Russian kleptocrats, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSB3351Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to extend certain expiring authorities, to restore certain expired authorities, and to institute reforms to protect the civil liberties of United States persons, and for other purposes...
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2023-11-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSR476Intro
25%
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
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2023-11-28
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5642; text: CR S5641)
USSB3000Engross
50%
A bill to repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan.
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2023-11-17
Held at the desk.
USSR471Intro
25%
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging...
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2023-11-16
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5558; text: CR S5554)
USSB3317Intro
25%
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revise the treatment of partnership interests received in connection with the performance of services, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-15
To Senate Finance Committee
USSB3328Intro
25%
A bill to exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 200...
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2023-11-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSR466Intro
25%
A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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2023-11-15
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
USSB3323Intro
25%
A bill to establish the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Immigration Custody, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSB3308Intro
25%
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality.
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2023-11-15
To Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
USSB3292Intro
25%
A bill to encourage the research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in the construction and preservation of the domestic transportation and water infrastructure system, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-14
To Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
USSB3303Intro
25%
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSB3271Intro
25%
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people, in recognition of their highly distinguished service in the Vietnam war and the fight against communism.
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2023-11-09
To Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
USSB3247Intro
25%
A bill to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant women by ensuring the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detained noncitizens, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-08
To Senate Judiciary Committee
USSB3258Intro
25%
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of ALS-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes.
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2023-11-08
To Senate Finance Committee
USSCR7Engross
50%
A concurrent resolution condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
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2023-11-06
Held at the desk.
USSR396Intro
25%
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
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2023-11-06
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366-5367; text: 10/04/2023 CR S4953-4954)
USSB3231Intro
25%
A bill to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing ...
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2023-11-06
To Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
USSR450Intro
25%
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
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2023-11-06
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
USSR449Intro
25%
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2023.
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2023-11-02
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
USSB3217Intro
25%
A bill to amend section 431 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify requirements relating to disclosure of vessel, aircraft, or vehicle manifest information.
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2023-11-02
To Senate Finance Committee
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