What has Joe Biden Accomplished While serving in Congress?
While perusing social media today, I came across a post that claimed that Joe Biden Jr, who is currently running for President of the USA in 2020, has accomplished nothing in the past 50 years. Now I know that this couldn't possibly be true so I began an internet search on a list of his accomplishments. Unfortunately, finding such a list was problematic as plenty claimed that they were providing a list but instead provided a history of his life which really did not meet the query that I was making. So I decided to just do the work and make a list myself. You know the old adage that 'if you want something done right then do it yourself '. So I did and I decided that I would post it here in an article for those who might also be looking for such information.
Be aware that this is a partial list to only demonstrate that Joe Biden has accomplished much in the past 30 years of his professional congressional career.
So without further adieu, here you go.
Joe Biden Jr. Congressional BILL Accomplishment History List (Became Law)
Legend: S = SENATE bills S.J.Res = Senate Joint Resolution bills
1. S.3605 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
2. S.3370 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
3. S.3218 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
4. S.2565 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
5. S.2106 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
6. S.1738 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
7. S.2829 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
8. S.676 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
9. S.1184 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
10. S.2195 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
11. S.1849 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
12. S.574 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
13. S.1764 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
14. S.J.Res.220 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
15. S.J.Res.62 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
16. S.J.Res.56 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
17. S.1963 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)
18. S.1568 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)
19. S.3266 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
20. S.J.Res.309 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
21. S.J.Res.264 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
22. S.J.Res.257 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
23. S.J.Res.205 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
24. S.1851 — 100th Congress (1987-1988)
25. S.1822 — 100th Congress (1987-1988)
26. S.J.Res.240 — 100th Congress (1987-1988)
27. S.923 — 97th Congress (1981-1982)
28. S.1482 — 96th Congress (1979-1980)
29. S.1682 — 95th Congress (1977-1978)
SPONSORED
Legend: S = SENATE bills S.J.Res = Senate Joint Resolution bills
1. S.3605 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008
2. S.3370 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Libyan Claims Resolution Act
3. S.3218 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008
4. S.2565 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008
5. S.2106 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Procedural Fairness for September 11 Victims Act of 2007
6. S.1738 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008
7. S.676 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A bill to provide that the Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank or the Alternate Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank may serve on the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation.
8. S.1184 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
A bill to waive the passport fees for a relative of a deceased member of the Armed Forces proceeding abroad to visit the grave of such member or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member.
9. S.2195 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004
10. S.1849 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act
11. S.574 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to make corrections to a map relating to the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
12. S.1764 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A bill to provide for the extension of certain authority for the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police.
13. S.J.Res.220 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate October 19, 1994, as "National Mammography Day"
14. S.J.Res.62 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning April 25, 1993, as "National Crime Victims' Right Week".
15. S.J.Res.56 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning April 12, 1993, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week".
16. S.1963 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)
A bill to amend section 992 of title 28, United States Code, to provide a member of the United States Sentencing Commission whose term has expired may continue to serve until a successor is appointed or until the expiration of the next session of Congress.
17. S.1568 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)
A bill to amend the Act incorporating the American Legion so as to redefine eligibility for membership therein.
18. S.3266 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
Crime Control Act of 1990
19. S.J.Res.309 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
A joint resolution designating the month of October 1990 as "Crime Prevention Month".
20. S.J.Res.264 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
A joint resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Sheriffs' Association.
21. S.J.Res.257 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
A joint resolution to designate March 10, 1990, as "Harriet Tubman Day".
22. S.J.Res.205 — 101st Congress (1989-1990)
A joint resolution designating December 3 through 9, 1989, as "National Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week".
23. S.1851 — 100th Congress (1987-1988)
Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987 (the Proxmire Act)
24. S.1822 — 100th Congress (1987-1988)
Sentencing Act of 1987
25. S.J.Res.240 — 100th Congress (1987-1988)
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on May 16, 1988 and ending on May 22, 1988, as "National Safe Kids Week."
26. S.923 — 97th Congress (1981-1982)
Pretrial Services Act of 1982
27. S.1482 — 96th Congress (1979-1980)
Classified Information Criminal Trial Procedures Act
28. S.1682 — 95th Congress (1977-1978)
A bill to provide for the implementation of treaties for the transfer of offenders to or from foreign countries.
CO-SPONSORED
Legend: S = SENATE bills S.J.Res = Senate Joint Resolution bills
1. S.3598 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008
2. S.3406 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
ADA Amendments Act of 2008
3. S.2829 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which provides special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, and for other purposes.
4. S.2606 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008
5. S.1692 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.
6. S.1382 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
ALS Registry Act
7. S.1276 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act of 2008
8. S.966 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Passport Backlog Reduction Act of 2007
9. S.906 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Mercury Export Ban Act of 2008
10. S.793 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2008
11. S.682 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act
12. S.597 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research.
13. S.494 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
NATO Freedom Consolidation Act of 2007
14. S.254 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
15. S.231 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012.
16. S.4093 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend a suspension of limitation on the period for which certain borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance.
17. S.4046 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Iraq Reconstruction Accountability Act of 2006
18. S.3741 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
A bill to provide funding authority to facilitate the evacuation of persons from Lebanon, and for other purposes.
19. S.3728 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
North Korea Nonproliferation Act of 2006
20. S.3693 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
A bill to make technical corrections to the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.
21. S.2784 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Fourteenth Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Act
22. S.2370 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
23. S.2250 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Congressional Tribute to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Act of 2006
24. S.1886 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Naval Vessels Transfer Act of 2005
25. S.1413 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
A bill to redesignate the Crowne Plaza in Kingston, Jamaica, as the Colin L. Powell Residential Plaza.
26. S.1395 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Controlled Substances Export Reform Act of 2005
27. S.1140 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
A bill to designate the State Route 1 Bridge in the State of Delaware as the "Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge".
28. S.1047 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005
29. S.843 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Combating Autism Act of 2006
30. S.45 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices, and for other purposes.
31. S.37 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
A bill to extend the special postage stamp for breast cancer research for 2 years.
32. S.2781 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004
33. S.2363 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
A bill to revise and extend the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
34. S.2292 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004
35. S.1824 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 2003
36. S.1368 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King , Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their contributions to the Nation on behalf of the civil rights movement.
37. S.1280 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
38. S.703 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
A bill to designate the regional headquarters building for the National Park Service under construction in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building".
39. S.678 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Postmasters Equity Act of 2003
40. S.470 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
A bill to extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr.
41. S.380 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act of 2003
42. S.J.Res.28 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
A joint resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II.
43. S.J.Res.8 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and encouraging prevention of sexual assault in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
44. S.3156 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building Act
45. S.2712 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002
46. S.2431 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Mychal Judge Police and Fire Chaplains Public Safety Officers' Benefit Act of 2002
47. S.1465 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
A bill to authorize the President to exercise waivers of foreign assistance restrictions with respect to Pakistan through September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.
48. S.1226 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002
49. S.494 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001
50. S.248 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
A bill to amend the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001, to adjust a condition on the payment of arrearages to the United Nations that sets the maximum share of any United Nations peacekeeping operation's budget that may be assessed of any country.
51. S.J.Res.22 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the Unites States on September 11, 2001.
52. S.3137 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
James Madison Commemoration Commission Act
53. S.2370 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
A bill to designate the Federal building located at 500 Pearl Street in New York City, New York, as the "Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse".
54. S.2311 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Ryan White CARE Act Amendments of 2000
55. S.1638 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the retroactive eligibility dates for financial assistance for higher education for spouses and dependent children of Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty.
56. S.1235 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
A bill to amend part G of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow railroad police officers to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy for law enforcement training.
57. S.531 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Rosa Parks in recognition of her contributions to the Nation.
58. S.335 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act
59. S.249 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Missing, Exploited, and Runaway Children Protection Act
60. S.J.Res.44 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
A joint resolution supporting the Day of Honor 2000 to honor and recognize the service of minority veterans in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.
61. S.2282 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Agriculture Export Relief Act of 1998
62. S.1525 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Police, Fire, and Emergency Officers Educational Assistance Act of 1998
63. S.1198 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Religious Workers Act of 1997
64. S.1021 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
65. S.768 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
A bill for the relief of Michel Christopher Meili, Giuseppina Meili, Mirjam Naomi Meili, and Davide Meili.
66. S.476 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
A bill to provide for the establishment of not less than 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs of America facilities by the year 2000.
67. S.347 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
An Act to designate the Federal building located at 61 Forsyth Street SW., in Atlanta, Georgia, as the "Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center."
68. S.305 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions through his entertainment career and humanitarian activities, and for other purposes.
69. S.2101 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Federal Law Enforcement Dependents Assistance Act of 1996
70. S.1965 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996
71. S.1675 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act of 1996
72. S.1507 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Parole Commission Phaseout Act of 1996
73. S.1328 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
A bill to amend the commencement dates of certain temporary Federal judgeships.
74. S.1322 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995
75. S.641 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Ryan White CARE Act Amendments of 1996
76. S.464 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
A bill to make the reporting deadlines for studies conducted in Federal court demonstration districts consistent with the deadlines for pilot districts, and for other purposes.
77. S.457 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to update references in the classification of children for purposes of United States immigration laws.
78. S.2407 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Judicial Amendments Act of 1994
79. S.2087 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
An Act to extend the time period for compliance with the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 for certain food products packaged prior to August 8, 1994.
80. S.2073 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A bill to designate the United States courthouse that is scheduled to be constructed in Concord, New Hampshire, as the "Warren B. Rudman United States Courthouse", and for other purposes.
81. S.21 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
California Desert Protection Act of 1994
82. S.J.Res.196 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution designating September 16, 1994, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" and authorizing display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
83. S.J.Res.195 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1994, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".
84. S.J.Res.185 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate October 1994 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month".
85. S.J.Res.178 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to proclaim the week of October 16 through October 22, 1994 as "National Character Counts Week".
86. S.J.Res.172 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution designating May 29, 1995, through June 6, 1995, as a "Time for the National Observance of the Fiftieth anniversary of World war II".
87. S.J.Res.163 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to proclaim March 20, 1994, as "National Agriculture Day".
88. S.J.Res.162 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution designating March 25, 1994, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy".
89. S.J.Res.131 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 14, 1993, and the week beginning November 13, 1994, each as "Geography Awareness Week".
90. S.J.Res.119 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate the month of March 1994 as "Irish-American Heritage Month".
91. S.J.Res.115 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution designating November 22, 1993, as "National Military Families Recognition Day".
92. S.J.Res.111 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1993, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".
93. S.J.Res.99 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution designating September 9, 1993, and April 21, 1994, each as "National D.A.R.E. Day".
94. S.J.Res.95 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate October 1993 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month".
95. S.J.Res.92 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Joint Resolution to designate the month of October 1993 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".
96. S.J.Res.88 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate July 1, 1993, as "National NYSP Day".
97. S.J.Res.75 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution designating January 2, 1994, through January 8, 1994, as "National Law Enforcement Training Week".
98. S.J.Res.66 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate the weeks beginning April 18, 1993, and April 17, 1994, each as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week".
99. S.J.Res.61 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution to designate the week of October 3, 1993, through October 9, 1993, as "Mental Illness Awareness Week".
NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list but only a partial list of bills that became law that Joe Biden Co-sponsored during his time of service in Congress.