Legislation

Cosponsored — Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2010

Cosponsored — A resolution designating April 2010 as “Financial Literacy Month”.

Cosponsored — A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Poland in the aftermath of the devastating plane crash that killed the country’s President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military, and civic leaders on April 10, 2010.

Sponsored — BAG Fees Act

Cosponsored — Keep Our Educators Working Act of 2010

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

Cosponsored — A bill to prohibit air carriers from charging fees for carry-on baggage and to require disclosure of passenger fees, and for other purposes.

Cosponsored — A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Sponsored — Ponzi Scheme Victim’s Bill of Rights Act of 2010

Cosponsored — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Department of Defense health coverage as minimal essential coverage.

Cosponsored — Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recovery Act of 2010

Sponsored — Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2010

Cosponsored — Medical School Construction Grant Act

Cosponsored — Growing Farm to School Programs Act of 2010

Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the life, heroism, and service of Harriet Tubman.

Cosponsored — A resolution recognizing the history and continued accomplishments of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Sponsored — American Renewable Energy Jobs Act

Cosponsored — Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2010

Cosponsored — A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians under that Act.