Legislation

Cosponsored — A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all incidents of abusive, unsanitary, or illegal health care practices should be condemned and prevented and the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Sponsored — GEDI Act

Cosponsored — Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the State symbol of New Hampshire, the Old Man of the Mountain.

Cosponsored — A resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford, Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

Cosponsored — Shareholder Protection Act of 2013

Cosponsored — STEM Education for the Global Economy Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Rural Hospital Access Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A resolution commending employees of the Senate Post Office, employees of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, members of the Capitol Police, and members of the Capitol Hill community for their courage and professionalism following the biochemical attack against the Senate on April 16, 2013.

Cosponsored — Dependable Air Service Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act

Cosponsored — A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Sponsored — Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by this tragedy.

Cosponsored — A concurrent resolution commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its role in improving outcomes for millions of young people and thousands of communities.

Cosponsored — A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation.