Legislation

Cosponsored — A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.

Cosponsored — A resolution condemning violence that targets healthcare for women.

Cosponsored — Small Contractors Improve Competition Act of 2015

Cosponsored — A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness.

Sponsored — Bosnia and Herzegovina-American Enterprise Fund Act

Sponsored — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

Cosponsored — Small Public Housing Agency Opportunity Act of 2015

Cosponsored — A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris and offering thoughts and prayers for the victims, condolences to their families, resolve to support the people of France, and the pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of France and all our allies in the face of this horrific attack on freedom and liberty.

Sponsored — SAFE Bridges Act of 2015

Cosponsored — A resolution relative to the death of Fred Thompson, former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee.

Cosponsored — AFFIRM Act

Cosponsored — Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act

Sponsored — Combat Heroin Epidemic and Backlog Act of 2015

Cosponsored — A resolution designating the week beginning November 2, 2015, as “National Apprenticeship Week”.

Cosponsored — HANGUP Act

Sponsored — Veterans Scheduling Accountability Act

Cosponsored — A resolution recognizing November 28, 2015, as “Small Business Saturday” and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Cosponsored — Community College to Career Fund Act

Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death.