Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act
2016-09-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Employee Rights Act
2015-07-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016
2016-07-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act
2015-10-01: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-368.
A resolution designating the week of September 26 through 30, 2016, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
2016-09-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6277)
SMASH Act
2016-06-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
2015-01-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution recognizing the importance of substance abuse disorder treatment and recovery in the United States.
2016-09-19: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5888)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Week, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles, increasing personal financial literacy, and engaging the people of the United States on the keys to success in achieving and maintaining retirement security throughout their lifetimes.
2016-09-26: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6083)
Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality and Access Act of 2015
2015-09-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Fair Medicare Hospital Payments Act of 2016
2016-04-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution recognizing the invaluable contributions of the towing and recovery industry in the United States, the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum, towing associations around the world, and the members of those towing associations and designating the week of September 9 through 15, 2016, as "National Towing Industry Awareness Week".
2016-09-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5851)
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 9, 2016, through October 15, 2016, as "Earth Science Week".
2016-09-28: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Interpretation of the 'Advice' Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act".
2016-06-09: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act
2015-01-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution condemning the horrific acts of violence and hatred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by the tragedy.
2016-07-27: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Advancing NIH Strategic Planning and Representation in Medical Research Act
2016-04-18: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 430.
EHR Regulatory Relief Act
2016-07-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CARA bill
2016-07-22: Became Public Law No: 114-198.
A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.
2016-07-07: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)