Legislation

Sponsored — World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act

Cosponsored — Strengthening America's Schools Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A resolution relative to the death of Rod Grams, former United States Senator for the State of Minnesota.

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing support for the individuals impacted by the senseless attack at the Washington Navy Yard, and commending and thanking members of the military, law enforcement officers, first responders, and civil servants for their courage and professionalism.

Cosponsored — A resolution designating the week beginning September 23, 2013, as “National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week”.

Cosponsored — A resolution commending David J. Schiappa.

Sponsored — Supreme Court Ethics Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A bill to designate the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor as "The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor".

Sponsored — Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act

Cosponsored — A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of territorial, sovereignty, and jurisdictional disputes in the Asia-Pacific maritime domains.

Cosponsored — Pathways Back to Work Act of 2013

Cosponsored — American Parks American Products Act

Cosponsored — National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Act

Cosponsored — Crime Gun Tracing Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act

Cosponsored — Keep Student Loans Affordable Act of 2013

Sponsored — A resolution recommending the posthumous award of the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Thomas M. Conway of Waterbury, Connecticut.

Cosponsored — A resolution commemorating the relaunching of the 172-year-old Charles W. Morgan by Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea.