Bills About Government Operations And Politics Sponsored by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

Sen. Inhofe sponsored 20 bills about government operations and politics in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Nov. 19, 2019	S.2898	A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a full annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers.	54	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 526.
March 6, 2019	S.678	A bill to declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 21, 2017	S.678	A bill to delcare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.	6	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 23, 2016	S.2973	A bill to increase the micro-purchase threshold for universities, independent research institutes, and non-profit research organizations.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 20, 2016	S.2824	A bill to designate the Federal building housing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Headquarters located at 99 New York Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C., as the "Ariel Rios Federal Building".	1	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
Jan. 27, 2015	S.261	A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 200 NW 4th Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the William J. Holloway, Jr. United States Courthouse.	0		Became Public Law No: 114-64.
March 9, 2015	S.678	A bill to declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.	7	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 5, 2013	S.464	A bill to declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.	6	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1133)
July 19, 2012	S.3415	A bill to require the disclosure of all payments made under the Equal Access to Justice Act.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 8, 2011	S.503	A bill to declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a uniform rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 10, 2009	S.1443	A bill to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to modify State responsibilities under such Act.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
May 6, 2009	S.991	A bill to declare English as the official language of the United States, to establish a uniform English language rule for naturalization, and to avoid misconstructions of the English language texts of the laws of the United States, pursuant to Congress' powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States and to establish a rule of naturalization under article I, section 8, of the Constitution.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5240-5241)
May 6, 2009	S.992	A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.	14	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5241)
March 19, 2009	S.RES.79	A resolution honoring the life of Paul M. Weyrich and expressing the condolences of the Senate on his passing.	9	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3575)
March 5, 2008	S.2715	A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the national language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.	15	All Republicans	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
June 15, 2007	S.1637	A bill to establish a geothermal heat pump technology acceleration program relating to General Services Administration facilities.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 8, 2007	S.1335	A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.	9	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Aug. 3, 2006	S.3828	A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 15, 2005	S.1708	A bill to modify requirements relating to the authority of the Administrator of General Services to enter into emergency leases during major disasters and other emergencies.	11	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 356.
June 9, 1997	S.861	A bill to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to authorize donation of Federal law enforcement canines that are no longer needed for official purposes to individuals with experience handling canines in the performance of law enforcement duties.	1	All Republicans	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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