Legislation

Cosponsored — Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act

Cosponsored — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security or veterans benefits, or to increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers.

Cosponsored — Superstorm Sandy Unemployment Relief Act of 2013

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 — Dependable Air Service Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Helium Stewardship Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A bill to restore the previous policy regarding restrictions on use of Department of Defense medical facilities.

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.

Sponsored — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.

Cosponsored — Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013

Cosponsored — America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2013

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

Cosponsored — Shellfish Marketing Assistance Fairness Act

Cosponsored — Enhanced Access to Medicaid Services Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Veterans Pension Protection Act

Cosponsored — Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation.

Sponsored — Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention, Education, and Research Act of 2013

Sponsored — A bill to designate the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor as “The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridorâ€?.