Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015
2015-03-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution recognizing the vital role the Civil Air Patrol has played, and continues to play, in supporting the homeland security and national defense of the United States.
2016-11-29: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6576; text as passed Senate: CR S6553)
Presidential Tax Transparency Act
2016-09-19: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 633.
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor.
2015-04-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2246-2247; text of measure as introduced: CR S2247-2249)
A resolution commemorating 100 years of health care services provided by Planned Parenthood.
2016-09-29: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6273-6274; text of measure as introduced: CR S6273)
Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016
2016-07-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act
2016-05-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Lymphedema Treatment Act
2015-12-08: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories.
2015-10-22: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2016
2016-09-22: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6040-6042; text of measure as introduced: CR S6041-6042)
Veterans First Act
2016-05-16: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
A resolution designating the week of September 17 through September 24, 2016, as "National Estuaries Week".
2016-11-16: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Education Relief and Restoration Act of 2015
2015-11-18: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-252.
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015
2015-06-24: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-186.
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2015
2015-02-26: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1163-1164)
Women's Health Protection Act of 2015
2015-01-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution expressing profound concern about the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urging the release of political prisoners, and calling for respect of constitutional and democratic processes.
2016-12-07: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 708.
Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2015
2015-03-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
2015-01-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts.
2016-09-29: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6278)