Miscellaneous
S. Res. 256—-Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) / (09/28/05)—A resolution honoring the life of Sandra Feldman; considered and agreed to.
Social Security
S. 1799—-Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) / Finance (09/29/05)—A bill to provide that the reductions in social security benefits which are required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain government pensions shall be equal to the amount by which two-thirds of the total amount of the combined monthly benefit (before reduction) and monthly pension exceeds $1,200, adjusted for inflation.
Tax Policy
S. 1775—-Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) / Finance (09/27/05)—A bill to modify the income threshold used to calculate the refundable portion of the child tax credit.
Violence Against Women
S. 1796—-Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) / Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (09/29/05)—A bill to promote the economic security and safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.