Legislation

Cosponsored — Protect our Kids Act of 2012

Cosponsored — A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Daniel Ken Inouye, Senator from the State of Hawaii.

Cosponsored — A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Cosponsored — A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy.

Cosponsored — A resolution urging the governments of Europe and the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, and urging the President to provide information about Hizballah to the European allies of the United States and to support to the Government of Bulgaria in investigating the July 18, 2012, terrorist attack in Burgas.

Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Arlen Specter, distinguished former Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Cosponsored — A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable George McGovern, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.

Sponsored — A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Warren B. Rudman, former United States Senator for the State of New Hampshire.

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

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

Cosponsored — A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, United States Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people, and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.

Cosponsored — A resolution designating November 24, 2012, as “Small Business Saturdayâ€? and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Sponsored — Jury ACCESS Act

Cosponsored — A resolution calling on the United Nations to take concerted actions against leaders in Iran for their statements calling for the destruction of another United Nations Member State, Israel.

Cosponsored — National Women’s History Museum Commission Act of 2012

Cosponsored — A resolution designating September 29, 2012, as “National Estuaries Dayâ€?.

Cosponsored — Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012

Cosponsored — Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Cosponsored — A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.