Legislation

Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Cosponsored — Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act

Cosponsored — A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act, to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities, and for other purposes.

Sponsored — Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act

Cosponsored — A resolution recognizing the life and work of war correspondent Marie Colvin and other courageous journalists in war zones.

Cosponsored — Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2012

Cosponsored — Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act

Sponsored — Restoring Integrity and Good-Heartedness in Traveler Screening Act

Cosponsored — Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act

Sponsored — African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Cosponsored — Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

Cosponsored — A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of Italian Unification and the beginning of warm and abiding relations between the people of the United States and Italy.

Cosponsored — Project Rebuild Act

Sponsored — A concurrent resolution to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

Sponsored — A concurrent resolution to establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 21, 2013.

Cosponsored — A resolution calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.

Cosponsored — Medical Debt Responsibility Act of 2012

Cosponsored — A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Sponsored — A resolution designating the first Tuesday in March as “National Public Higher Education Day”.