Legislation

Cosponsored — A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2014, as “National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week”.

Sponsored — A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the more than 5,000 slaves and free Black persons who fought for independence in the American Revolution.

Cosponsored — Invest in American Jobs Act of 2014

Cosponsored — Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Cosponsored — Ensuring Access to Primary Care for Women & Children Act

Cosponsored — Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2014

Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Cosponsored — Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2014

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding global climate change.

Cosponsored — Energize Africa Act of 2014

Sponsored — Honor Flight Act

Sponsored — A resolution condemning the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and expressing condolences to the families of the victims.

Cosponsored — DISCLOSE Act of 2014

Cosponsored — Cruise Passenger Protection Act

Cosponsored — Schedules That Work Act

Cosponsored — Protect Women's Health From Corporate Interference Act of 2014

Cosponsored — A resolution concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents.

Cosponsored — Women's Health Protection Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.