Legislation

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

Cosponsored — Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A bill to provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus, in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence, good sportsmanship, and philanthropy.

Cosponsored — Virginia Outer Continental Shelf Energy Production Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Cosponsored — Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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

Cosponsored — EACH Act

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.

Sponsored — <p>A resolution designating April 23, 2013 as "National Adopt a Library Day".</p>

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 — 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.

Cosponsored — Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate July 26 as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.

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

Sponsored — Troop Talent Act of 2013

Cosponsored — High-Capacity Ammunition Magazine Ban of 2013

Cosponsored — A bill to prohibit the closing of air traffic control towers, and for other purposes.

Cosponsored — Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act