Legislation

Cosponsored — A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Cosponsored — Servicemembers and Veterans Prescription Drug Safety Act of 2013

Sponsored — Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Cosponsored — Better Enforcement for Sexual Assault Free Environments Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2013

Sponsored — Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Act of 2013

Sponsored — A bill to provide for offices on sexual assault prevention and response under the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces, to require reports on additional offices and selection of sexual assault prevention and response personnel, and for other purposes.

Cosponsored — A resolution urging the Government of Afghanistan to ensure transparent and credible presidential and provincial elections in April 2014 by adhering to internationally accepted democratic standards, establishing a transparent electoral process, and ensuring security for voters and candidates.

Sponsored — A bill to extend the Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs by 1 year.

Cosponsored — Silviculture Regulatory Consistency Act

Cosponsored — A resolution concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts supporting long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.

Cosponsored — BEER Act

Cosponsored — A resolution recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Sponsored — Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Cosponsored — Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A resolution celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Cosponsored — Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act of 2013