Legislation

Sponsored — Quality Data, Quality Healthcare Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A bill to limit the retirement of A-10 aircraft.

Cosponsored — Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act

Cosponsored — A resolution designating December 3, 2013, as “National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day”.

Cosponsored — A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Cosponsored — Minimum Wage Fairness Act

Cosponsored — Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2013

Sponsored — Freedoms and Privacy Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing support for the victims of the typhoon in the Philippines and the surrounding region.

Cosponsored — A resolution designating the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week”.

Cosponsored — Women’s Health Protection Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Strong Start for America’s Children Act

Cosponsored — A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Cosponsored — Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act

Cosponsored — A resolution relative to the death of Rod Grams, former United States Senator for the State of Minnesota.

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing support for the individuals impacted by the senseless attack at the Washington Navy Yard, and commending and thanking members of the military, law enforcement officers, first responders, and civil servants for their courage and professionalism.

Cosponsored — Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act

Sponsored — A bill to demonstrate a commitment to our nation’s scientists by increasing opportunities for the development of our next generation of teachers.

Cosponsored — Intelligence Oversight and Surveillance Reform Act