YOU MCCAIN AND OBAMA 2007-2008

REVIEW THEIR SENATE BILLS

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Obama sponsored 71 bills. Here
are his 10 most recent by date of
action. (Complete list follows..)
THEN YOU DECIDE
McCain sponsored 22 bills. Here
are his 10 most recent by date of
action. (Complete list follows..)

√ Mercury Market Minimization Act √ Bill to repeal section of a law

law known as "Bennett
Freeze" concerning tribal land
√ Bill commemorating Irena Sendler
Sendler for √ Bill to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to provide
saving lives in the Holocaust for a highway fuel tax holiday.

√ Bill to increase the credit for buying vehicles √ Fossil Creek Wild and
and Scenic River Act
fueled by natural gas; reauthorize Clean School
Bus Program
√ Bill to improve Food-
Food-borne Illness Surveillance √ Arizona National Scenic Trail Act
and Response Act
√ A resolution supporting the designation
designation of √ Saffron Revolution Support Act
Disability Pride Day
√ A resolution commemorating anniversary
anniversary of √ Walnut Canyon Study Act
the deaths of civil rights workers
√ Preventing Stillbirth and SUID Act √ Bill authorizing funds for the U.S. Institute for
Environmental Conflict Resolution.
√ Strengthening Transparency and √ Defense Acquisition Reform Act
Accountability in Federal
Federal Spending Act
√ Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering √ A bill to amend a scholarship and Native
and Mathematics Education Act American policy Act of 1992 to fund training in
tribal leadership, management, and policy, and for
other purposes.
√ Global Poverty Act √ Save Lives Act — establishing a public safety
broadband network
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22 Bills in 2007-
2007-2008 sponsored by John McCain, as recorded by Govtrack.us

1. Passed Senate 9.23.08 S. 1255: Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2007
2. Passed Senate 9.18.08 S. 531: A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, known as "Bennett Freeze".
3. Reported by Comm 4.10.08 S. 1304: Arizona National Scenic Trail Act
4. Reported by Comm 9.17.07 S. 722: Walnut Canyon Study Act of 2007
5. Reported by Committee, 3.1.07 S. 84: Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2007
6. Introduced Apr 17, 2008 S. 2890: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a highway
fuel tax holiday.
7. Reported by Comm. 4.10.08 S. 86: Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Act of 2007
8. Introduced Oct 16, 2007 S. 2172: Saffron Revolution Support Act of 2007
9. Introduced 7.30.07 S. 1900: A bill to authorize appropriations for the United States Institute for Environmental
Conflict Resolution.
10. Introduced 3.21,07 S. 952: A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to provide funds for training in tribal leadership,
management, and policy, and for other purposes.
11. Introduced. 3.1.07 S. 744: SAVE LIVES Act
12. Introduced. 2. 16,07 S. 663: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the statutory designation of
beneficiaries of the $100,000 death gratuity under section 1477 of title 10, United States Code, and to permit
members of the Armed Forces to designate in writing their beneficiaries of choice in the event of their death while
serving on active duty.
13. Introduced 2/7.07 S. 519: SAFE Act of 2007
14. Introduced 2.1, 07 S. 478: Federal Election Administration Act of 2007
15. Introduced 1. 31,07 S. 463: 527 Reform Act of 2007
16. Introduced 1. 17, 07 S. 327: Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act
17. Introduced 1.4, 07 S. 192: Lobbying, Ethics, and Earmarks Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007
18. Introduced 1. 4, 07 S. 166: Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007
19. Introduced 1. 4, 2007 S. 85: Indian Tribes Methamphetamine Reduction Grants Act of 2007
20. Introduced 1.4, 2007 S. 83: Rail Security Act of 2007
21. Introduced 5. 22, 2007 S. 32: Defense Acquisition Reform Act of 2007
22. Introduced 2.5,07 S.Res. 70: Iraq War Policy resolution

71 Bills in 2007-
2007-2008 sponsored by Barack Obama, as recorded by Govtrack.us
1. Passed Senate 9.26.08 S. 906: Mercury Market Minimization Act of 2007
2. Passed Senate 9.22.08 S.Con.Res. 96: A concurrent resolution commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose
bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness,
and hope.
3. Passed Senate 6.26.07 S.Con.Res. 25: A concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the
Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society.
4. Passed Senate 6.24. 08 S.Res. 600: A resolution commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights
workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Mississippi, while working in the
name of American democracy to register voters and secure civil rights during the summer of 1964, which has
become known as "Freedom Summer".
5. Passed Senate 7.13.07 S.Res. 268: A resolution designating July 12, 2007, as "National Summer Learning Day".
6. Passed Senate 3.28.07 S.Res. 133: A resolution celebrating the life of Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.
7. Reported by Committee 4.24.08 S. 2433: Global Poverty Act of 2007
8. Reported by Committee. 10.4.07 S. 453: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007
9. Introduced 9.17.08 S. 3506: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the credit for purchase
of vehicles fueled by natural gas or liquefied natural gas and to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program of the Environmental
Protection Agency.
10. Introduced 7.29.08 S. 3358: Improving Food-borne Illness Surveillance and Response Act of 2008
11. Introduced 6.17.08 S. 3142: Preventing Stillbirth and SUID Act of 2008
12. Introduced 6. 3.08 S. 3077: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008
13. Introduced 5.21.08 S. 3047: Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008
14. Introduced 12.19.07 S. 2519: Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007
15. Introduced 12.6.07 S. 2428: National STEM Scholarship Database Act
16. Introduced 11.16.07 S. 2392: National STEM Scholarship Database Act
17. Introduced 11.13.07 S. 2347: Prevention Through Affordable Access Act
18. Introduced 11.8.07 S. 2330: Veterans Homelessness Prevention Act
19. Introduced 10.24.07 S. 2227: Success in the Middle Act of 2007
20. Introduced 10.24.07 S. 2224: Nuclear Release Notice Act of 2007
21. Introduced 10.18.07 S. 2202: Renewable Fuel Standard Extension Act of 2007
22. Introduced 10.4.07. S. 2147: Security Contractor Accountability Act of 2007
23. Introduced 10.3.07 S. 2132: A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce
of children's products that contain lead, and for other purposes.
24. Introduced 9.27.07 S. 2111: Positive Behavior for Effective Schools Act
25. Introduced 9.18.07 S. 2066: Back to School: Improving Standards for Nutrition and Physical Education in Schools
Act of 2007
26. Introduced 9.12.07 S. 2044: Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007
27. Introduced 9.6.07 S. 2030: A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting relating
to bundled contributions made by persons other than registered lobbyists.
28. Introduced 8.3.07 S. 1989: Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2007 what is this?
29. Introduced 8.2.07 S. 1977: Nuclear Weapons Threat Reduction Act of 2007
30. Introduced 7.26.07 S. 1885: Military Family Job Protection Act
31. Introduced 7.25.07 S. 1873: Improving Emergency Medical Care and Response Act of 2007
32. Introduced 7.19.07 S. 1824: Hospital Quality Report Card Act of 2007
33. Introduced 7.19.07 S. 1818: Missing Mercury in Manufacturing Monitoring and Mitigation Act
34. Introduced 7.19.07 S. 1817: A bill to ensure proper administration of the discharge of members of the Armed
Forces for personality disorder, and for other purposes.
35. Introduced 7.18.07 S. 1811: Lead Poisoning Reduction Act of 2007
36. Introduced 7.16.07 S. 1790: Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act of 2007
37. Introduced 6.27.07 S. 1713: A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa
Parks.
38. Introduced 6.7.07 S. 1574: Teaching Residency Act
39. Introduced 5.24.07 S. 1513: Predominantly Black Institution Act of 2007
40. Introduced May 17, 2007 S. 1430: Iran Sanctions Enabling Act
41. Introduced May 14, 2007 S. 1389: Climate Change Education Act
42. Introduced May 7, 2007 S. 1324: National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Act of 2007
43. Introduced May 3, 2007 S. 1306: Lead Free Toys Act of 2007
44. Introduced May 2, 2007 S. 1271: Homecoming Enhancement Research and Oversight (HERO) Act
45. Introduced Apr 25, 2007 S. 1222: STOP FRAUD Act
46. Introduced Apr 20, 2007 S. 1181: Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act
47. Introduced Apr 18, 2007 S. 1151: Health Care for Hybrids Act
48. Introduced Apr 10, 2007 S. 1084: Homes for Heroes Act of 2007
49. Introduced Mar 29, 2007 S. 1068: Healthy Communities Act of 2007
50. Introduced Mar 29, 2007 S. 1067: Healthy Places Act of 2007
51. Introduced Mar 23, 2007 S. 976: Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2007
52. Introduced Mar 8, 2007 S. 823: Microbicide Development Act
53. Introduced Mar 7, 2007 S. 795: Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007
54. Introduced Mar 6, 2007 S. 768: Fuel Economy Reform Act
55. Introduced Mar 6, 2007 S. 767: Fuel Economy Reform Act
56. Introduced Mar 1, 2007 S. 737: Voter Advocate and Democracy Index Act of 2007
57. Introduced Feb 28, 2007 S. 713: Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007
58. Introduced Feb 27, 2007 S. 692: VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act of 2007
59. Introduced Feb 16, 2007 S. 674: Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007
60. Introduced Jan 30, 2007 S. 433: Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007
61. Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 133: American Fuels Act of 2007
62. Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 117: Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007
63. Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 116: STEP UP Act of 2007
64. Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 115: Oil SENSE Act
65. Introduced Jan 4, 2007 S. 114: Innovation Districts for School Improvement Act
66. Introduced Sep 17, 2007 S.Con.Res. 46: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell
Disease Awareness Month.
67. Introduced Sep 12, 2007 S.Con.Res. 44: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a
commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks.
68. Introduced Jan 31, 2007 S.Con.Res. 5: A concurrent resolution honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in
the field of organic chemistry and the first and only African-American chemist to be inducted into the National
Academy of Sciences.
69. Introduced Nov 1, 2007 S.J.Res. 23: A joint resolution clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized
by the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq, any resolution previously adopted, or any other
provision of law.
70. Introduced Jul 25, 2008 S.Res. 628: A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and
recognizing that all people, including people living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be
active, contributing members of society and fully engaged as citizens of the United States.
71. Introduced Nov 15, 2007 S.Res. 383: A resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the
first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland,
Ohio.