Legislation

Cosponsored — Respect for Marriage Act

Cosponsored — A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable William Dodd Hathaway, former United States Senator for the State of Maine.

Cosponsored — A resolution observing Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery finally came to an end in the United States.

Cosponsored — A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.

Cosponsored — National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

Cosponsored — Ruth Moore Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Student Loan Affordability Act

Cosponsored — A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the authorities and responsibilities of convening authorities in taking actions on the findings and sentences of courts-martial.

Cosponsored — 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 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.