Legislative Highlights
For over thirty years, Senator Biden has worked to make our families safer in their communities and maintain America’s leadership role in the world. Over the course of his career, Senator Biden is proud to have authored and sponsored groundbreaking legislation which has improved people’s lives and kept our country strong. Please click on the icons below to learn about a few of Senator Biden’s top legislative priorities, or click here for information on more of his work in the Senate.
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Second Chance Act
The Second Chance Act, signed into law on April 9, 2008, will assist federal, state and local governments in providing inmates with the tools they need to successfully reintegrate into the community upon their release.
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Plan for Iraq
Senator Biden’s plan for Iraq is the only approved bi-partisan proposal to responsibly end the War in Iraq, passing both houses of Congress overwhelmingly.
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COPS Bill
Senator Biden recently unveiled the 2007 Biden Crime Bill [above],building upon the revolutionary approach of the successful 1994 Biden Crime Bill while promoting new, innovative programs to focus on today's problems.
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College ACCESS Act
Biden Introduces College ACCESS Act to Cover Average Cost of Two-Year Public College and Half of Average Cost of Public Four-Year College for Most Families
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Senate Floor Schedule
The Senate will convene at 10:00 a.m. and proceed to a period of morning business for up to one hour, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 7005.
Visit Senate.gov for a full Senate schedule