Bills About Government Operations And Politics Sponsored by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

Sen. Whitehouse sponsored 22 bills about government operations and politics in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Oct. 17, 2019	S.2632	A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require more detailed travel disclosure filings from judicial officers, and for other purposes.	10	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 11, 2019	S.1147	A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.	44	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jan. 28, 2019	S.232	A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require individuals nominated or appointed to Senate-confirmed positions or to positions of a confidential or policymaking character to disclose certain types of contributions made or solicited by, or at the request of, the individuals.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 19, 2018	S.3244	A bill to amend chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for a corporate responsibility investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
June 27, 2018	S.3150	A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.	48	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
May 24, 2018	S.2966	A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 19, 2017	S.1585	A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.	45	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
May 18, 2017	S.1184	A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require individuals nominated or appointed to Senate-confirmed positions or to positions of a confidential or policymaking character to disclose certain types of contributions made or solicited by, or on behalf of, the individuals.	4	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 24, 2015	S.2073	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7715 Post Road in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, as the "Melvoid J. Benson Post Office Building".	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 30, 2015	S.1144	A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a corporate responsibility investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 21, 2015	S.229	A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.	42	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S349-350; text of measure as introduced: CR S350-352)
June 24, 2014	S.2516	A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.	51	Bipartisan	Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-610.
Nov. 20, 2013	S.1746	A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a corporate responsibility investment option under the Thrift Savings Plan.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct. 31, 2013	S.1638	A bill to promote public awareness of cybersecurity.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 10, 2012	S.3369	A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.	40	Bipartisan	Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held.
March 21, 2012	S.2219	A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.	44	Bipartisan	Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-770.
July 7, 2011	S.1338	A bill to amend chapter 5 of title 31, United States Code, to establish the Office of Regulatory Integrity within the Office of Management and Budget.	0		Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-220.
July 7, 2011	S.1339	A bill to provide for the compilation and reporting of participation data relating to Federal rulemaking.	0		Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-220.
April 13, 2011	S.813	A bill to promote public awareness of cyber security.	1	All Republicans	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2498)
March 5, 2009	S.528	A bill to prevent voter caging.	12	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sept. 25, 2008	S.3583	A bill to limit or deny civil service protection for a Federal employee if the appointment of that employee is a prohibited personnel practice that was made on the basis of political affiliation as prohibited under any law, rule, or regulation.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov. 5, 2007	S.2305	A bill to prevent voter caging.	14	All Democrats	Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.

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