"Big Toe" <_@_._> wrote in message
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> John Kerry proposed legislation?
> I find that hard to believe.

Faith is not required.  We have the Congressional record:

57 Bills and Resolutions John Kerry Sponsored


99th Congress (1)

S.CON.RES.62: A concurrent resolution expressing solidarity with the
Sakharov family in their efforts to exercise their rights of freedom of
expression, of travel, and of communication, as guaranteed under the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil
and Political Rights, and the Final Act of the Conference on Security and
Cooperation in Europe.
SPONSOR: Sen. Kerry (introduced 09/12/85) RELATED BILLS: H.CON.RES.186

100th Congress (7)

1. S.CON.RES.99: A concurrent resolution condemning North Korea's support
for terrorist activities.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 03/04/88 Measure passed Senate,
amended.

2. S.RES.189: A resolution to commend the United States Coast Guard for its
recent heroic action in the rescue of 37 Soviet crew members.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 04/10/87 Measure passed Senate.

3. S.RES.279: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding
ethical conduct expected of Senate political committees.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 09/09/87 Measure passed Senate, roll
call #236 (87-0).


4. S.J.RES.91: A joint resolution disapproving the certification by the
President under section 481(h) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 04/07/87 Referred jointly to House
Committees on Foreign Affairs; and Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

5. S.J.RES.285: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that
Haiti falls under the definition of "major drug-transit country" as stated
in section 481(i)(5) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and therefore
should be subject to the certification process mandated by section 481(h) of
that Act.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 04/18/88 Referred to House Committees
on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs; and Foreign Affairs.

6. S.J.RES.369: A joint resolution to designate the period of September 17
through October 10, 1988, as "Coastweeks '88."
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 09/27/88 Referred to House Committee
on Post Office and Civil Service.

7. S.2365: A bill authorizing the release of 86 USIA films with respect to
the Marshall Plan.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry .- LATEST ACTION: 09/20/88 Measure passed House,
amended.

101st Congress (4)

1. S.RES.201 : A resolution to commend the courage and heroism of Walter
Suskind, and unrecognized hero of World War II.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 10/31/1989)  Cosponsors:
(none)
Latest Major Action: 10/31/1989 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status:
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.

2. S.J.RES.158 : A joint resolution designating October 22 through 28, 1989,
as "World Population Awareness Week".
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/16/1989)  Cosponsors: 27
Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Post Office and Civil Service
Latest Major Action: 10/25/1990 Signed by President.

3. S.J.RES.166 : A joint resolution to designate the period of September 16
through October 9, 1989, as "Coastweeks '89".
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/22/1989)  Cosponsors: 54
Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Post Office and Civil Service
Latest Major Action: 9/13/1989 Referred to House subcommittee. Status:
Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

4. S.2575 : A bill to urge the Secretary of State to negotiate a ban on
mineral resource activities in Antarctica, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/3/1990)  Cosponsors: 3
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 10/17/1990 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.
102nd Congress (12)

1. S.CON.RES.26 : A concurrent resolution calling for the United States to
support a new agreement among the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties
which would provide comprehensive environmental protection of Antarctica and
would prohibit indefinitely commercial mineral development and related
activities in Antarctica.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 4/11/1991)  Cosponsors: 14
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 5/29/1991 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

2. S.RES.18 : A resolution to recognize the accomplishments of Lewis A.
Shattuck.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 1/24/1991)  Cosponsors: 2
Latest Major Action: 1/24/1991 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted
in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a
preamble by Voice Vote.

3. S.RES.133 : A resolution to designate May 21, 1991, as "National Land
Trust Appreciation Day", and to recognize the 100th anniversary of the
establishment of the Trustees of Reservations.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/22/1991)  Cosponsors: (none)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/1991 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted
in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a
preamble by Voice Vote.

4. S.RES.144 : A resolution to encourage the European Community to vote to
ban driftnets for all European Community fishing fleets on July 8 and for
other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/25/1991)  Cosponsors: 9
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 6/28/1991 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status:
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title
and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

5. S.RES.185 : An original resolution to provide for expenses and
supplemental authority of the Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/26/1991)  Cosponsors: (none)
Committees: Senate POW/MIA Affairs; Senate Rules and Administration
Latest Major Action: 10/16/1991 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status:
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

6. S.RES.324 : A resolution relating to declassification of Documents,
Files, and other materials pertaining to POWs and MIAs.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/2/1992)  Cosponsors: 14
Committees: Senate POW/MIA Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/2/1992 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted
in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a
preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 144.

7. S.J.RES.160 : A joint resolution designating the week beginning October
20, 1991, as "World Population Awareness Week".
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/13/1991)  Cosponsors: 53
Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Post Office and Civil Service
Latest Major Action: 10/30/1991 Signed by President.

8. S.J.RES.318 : A joint resolution designating November 13, 1992, as
"Vietnam Veterans Memorial 10th Anniversary Day".
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/18/1992)  Cosponsors: 57
Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Post Office and Civil Service
Latest Major Action: 10/24/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-518.

9. S.J.RES.337 : A joint resolution designating September 18, 1992, as
"National POW/MIA Recognition Day", and authorizing display of the National
League of Families POW/MIA flag.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/15/1992)  Cosponsors: 31
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 9/30/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-373.

10. S.1418 : A bill to designate the Federal building located at 78 Center
Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as the "Silvio O. Conte Federal
Building", and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/27/1991)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works; House Public Works and
Transportation
Latest Major Action: 9/30/1991 Referred to House subcommittee. Status:
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

11. S.1563 : A bill to authorize appropriations to carry out the National
Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/25/1991)  Cosponsors: 13
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Labor and
Human Resources; House Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Latest Major Action: 12/4/1991 Signed by President.

12. S.3389 : A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit
certain transactions with respect to managed accounts.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 10/8/1992)  Cosponsors: (none)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 12/22/1992 Referred to House subcommittee. Status:
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
103rd Congress (5)

1. S.CON.RES.67 : A concurrent resolution to correct technical errors in the
enrollment of the bill H.R. 2333.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 4/26/1994)  Cosponsors: (none)
Latest Major Action: 4/28/1994 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On
agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

2. S.RES.183 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the
action taken by the Government of France against United States seafood
products is a totally unwarranted action that is having severe repercussions
on United States seafood producers and, in general, the United States
fishing industry.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/28/1994)  Cosponsors: 7
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 3/8/1994 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution
agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

3. S.1206 : A bill to redesignate the Federal building located at 380
Trapelo Road in Waltham, Massachusetts, as the "Frederick C. Murphy Federal
Center".
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/1/1993)      Cosponsors: 4
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works; House Public Works and
Transportation
Latest Major Action: 4/14/1994 Became Public Law No: 103-234.

4. S.1636 : A bill to authorize appropriations for the Marine Mammal
Protection Act of 1972 and to improve the program to reduce the incidental
taking of marine mammals during the course of commercial fishing operations,
and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 11/8/1993)  Cosponsors: 2
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 4/30/1994 Became Public Law No: 103-238.

5. S.2478 : A bill to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the business
development opportunities of small business concerns owned and controlled by
socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/29/1994)  Cosponsors: 16
Committees: Senate Small Business; House Small Business
Latest Major Action: 10/7/1994 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred
to the House Committee on Small Business.
104th Congress (10)

1. S.212 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in
the coastwise trade for the vessel SHAMROCK V.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 1/12/1995)  Cosponsors: 2
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.


2. S.213 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in
the coastwise trade for the vessel ENDEAVOUR.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 1/12/1995)  Cosponsors: 2
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

3. S.653 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in
the coastwise trade for the vessel AURA.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/30/1995)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

4. S.654 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in
the coastwise trade for the vessel SUNRISE.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/30/1995)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

5. S.655 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in
the coastwise trade for the vessel MARANTHA.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/30/1995)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

6. S.656 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in
the coastwise trade for the vessel QUIETLY.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/30/1995)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

7. S.1016 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with the appropriate endorsement for employment
in the coastwise trade for the vessel MAGIC CARPET.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/10/1995)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

8. S.1017 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with the appropriate endorsement for employment
in the coastwise trade for the vessel CHRISSY.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/10/1995)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

9. S.1281 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in
the coastwise trade for the vessel SARAH-CHRISTEN.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/28/1995)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

10. S.1282 : A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with the appropriate endorsement for employment
in the coastwise trade for the vessel TRIAD.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/28/1995)     Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/30/1996 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.

105th Congress (1)

S.469

Title: A bill to designate a portion of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord
Rivers as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/18/1997)  Cosponsors: 1
Related Bills: H.R.1110
Latest Major Action: 10/10/1998 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On
passage Passed without objection.

106th Congress (3)

1. S.791 : A bill to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the
women's business center program.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 4/14/1999)  Cosponsors: 30
Committees: Senate Small Business
Latest Major Action: 12/9/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-165.

2. S.918 : A bill to authorize the Small Business Administration to provide
financial and business development assistance to military reservists' small
businesses, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 4/29/1999)  Cosponsors: 51
Committees: Senate Small Business; House Small Business
Latest Major Action: 7/29/1999 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred
to the House Committee on Small Business.

3. S.1569 : A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate
segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for study
for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and
for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 9/8/1999)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Energy and Natural Resources; House Resources
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2000 Referred to House subcommittee. Status:
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

107th Congress (12)

1. S.CON.RES.7 : Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that
the United States should establish an international education policy to
further national security, foreign policy, and economic competitiveness,
promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations, and for other
purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/1/2001)  Cosponsors: 11
Committees: Senate Foreign Relations; House International Relations; House
Education and the Workforce
Latest Major Action: 8/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee. Status:
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

2. S.RES.65 : A resolution honoring Neil L. Rudenstine, President of Harvard
University.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/29/2001)  Cosponsors: 1
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 4/26/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status:
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by
Unanimous Consent.

3. S.RES.123 : A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to
change the name of the Committee on Small Business to the "Committee on
Small Business and Entrepreneurship".
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 6/29/2001)  Cosponsors: 1
Latest Major Action: 6/29/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted
in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous
Consent.

4. S.RES.180 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the
policy of the United States at the 17th Regular Meeting of the International
Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas in Murcia, Spain.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 11/13/2001)  Cosponsors: 3
Latest Major Action: 11/13/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status:
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

5. S.RES.216 : A resolution to honor Milton D. Stewart for his years of
service in the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 3/5/2002)  Cosponsors: 15
Latest Major Action: 3/5/2002 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted
in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a
preamble by Unanimous Consent.

6. S.RES.264 : A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that small
business participation is vital to the defense of our Nation, and that
Federal, State, and local governments should aggressively seek out and
purchase innovative technologies and services from American small businesses
to help in homeland defense and the fight against terrorism.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/8/2002)  Cosponsors: 25
Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Latest Major Action: 7/8/2002 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution
agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous
Consent.

7. S.RES.302 : A resolution honoring Ted Williams and extending the
condolences of the Senate on his death.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 7/9/2002)  Cosponsors: 4
Latest Major Action: 7/9/2002 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Submitted
in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a
preamble by Unanimous Consent.

8. S.174 : A bill to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the
microloan program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 1/24/2001)  Cosponsors: 18
Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship; House Small Business
Latest Major Action: 4/17/2002 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status:
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).


9. S.295 : A bill to provide emergency relief to small businesses affected
by significant increases in the prices of heating oil, natural gas, propane,
and kerosene, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/8/2001)  Cosponsors: 34
Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship; House Small
Business; House Agriculture
Latest Major Action: 5/17/2001 Referred to House subcommittee. Status:
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and
Research.

10. S.856 : A bill to reauthorize the Small Business Technology Transfer
Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/9/2001)  Cosponsors: 13
Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Latest Major Action: 9/14/2001 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.
Note: For further action, see H.R. 1860, which became Public Law 107-50 on
10/15/2001.

11. S.1499 : A bill to provide assistance to small business concerns
adversely impacted by the terrorist attacks perpetrated against the United
States on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 10/4/2001)  Cosponsors: 63
Committees: House Small Business
Latest Major Action: 4/9/2002 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred
to the House Committee on Small Business.

12. S.2869 : A bill to facilitate the ability of certain spectrum auction
winners to pursue alternative measures required in the public interest to
meet the needs of wireless telecommunications consumers.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 8/1/2002)  Cosponsors: 58
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation; House Energy and
Commerce
Latest Major Action: 11/22/2002 Referred to House subcommittee. Status:
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

108th Congress (2)

1. S.300 : A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Jackie Robinson
(posthumously), in recognition of his many contributions to the Nation, and
to express the sense of Congress that there should be a national day in
recognition of Jackie Robinson.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/4/2003)  Cosponsors: 69
Committees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/20/2003 House preparation for floor. Status: Held at
the desk.
Note: For further action, see H.R. 1900, which became Public Law 108-101 on
10/29/2003.

2. S.318 : A bill to provide emergency assistance to nonfarm-related small
business concerns that have suffered substantial economic harm from drought.
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 2/5/2003)  Cosponsors: 19
Committees: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship; House Small Business
Latest Major Action: 4/1/2003 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred
to the House Committee on Small Business.


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