Legislation

Cosponsored — James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act

Cosponsored — A resolution designating November 1, 2014, as National Bison Day.

Cosponsored — Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2014

Cosponsored — A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Cosponsored — A resolution designating the week beginning September 14, 2014, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Sponsored — Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2014

Sponsored — Children and Firefighters Protection Act of 2014

Cosponsored — Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2014

Cosponsored — Caller ID Scam Prevention Act of 2014

Sponsored — Corporate Inverters Earnings Stripping Reform Act of 2014

Cosponsored — A resolution relative to the death of James M. Jeffords, former United States Senator for the State of Vermont.

Cosponsored — A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to improve the Federal charter for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and for other purposes.

Cosponsored — A resolution designating September 2014 as “National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month”.

Sponsored — Boating Capacity Standards Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to modernize C-130 aircraft using alternative communication, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management program kits and to ensure that such aircraft meet applicable regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Cosponsored — Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2014

Cosponsored — Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act

Sponsored — Improving Access to Social Security Services Act

Cosponsored — World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act