Legislation

Cosponsored — A bill to delay the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes.

Sponsored — A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of “Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States” and the significant progress in reducing the public health burden of tobacco use, and supporting an end to tobacco-related death and disease.

Cosponsored — Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014

Cosponsored — Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Monuments Men Recognition Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Equal Employment for All Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Military Retirement Restoration Act

Cosponsored — Strengthening the Child Welfare Response to Human Trafficking Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and expressing condolences on his passing.

Cosponsored — Commercial Flight Courtesy Act

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing support for the Ukrainian people in light of President Yanukovych’s decision not to sign an Association Agreement with the European Union.

Cosponsored — Marriage and Religious Freedom Act

Cosponsored — Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights

Sponsored — A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing support for improvement in the collection, processing, and consumption of recyclable materials throughout the United States.

Sponsored — Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that children trafficked in the United States be treated as victims of crime, and not as perpetrators.