A bill to prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to state sponsors of terrorism.
2016-04-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "fiduciary" and the conflict of interest rule with respect to retirement investment advice.
2016-04-18: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 17th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 1 through May 7, 2016.
2016-04-28: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2576-2577; text as passed Senate: CR S2564)
Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act of 2016
2016-04-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SAVERS Act of 2016
2016-02-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act
2016-02-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Detaining Terrorists to Protect Americans Act of 2016
2016-04-05: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
2016-03-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hawaii to the culinary heritage of the United States and designating the week beginning on June 12, 2016, as "National Hawaiian Food Week".
2016-05-25: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S3228)
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
2016-05-11: Became Public Law No: 114-153.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to oppose the transfer of foreign enemy combatants from the detention facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States homeland.
2016-03-08: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1346-1347)
RED Tape Act of 2015
2015-08-05: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6384-6385)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov and renewing the call for a full and transparent investigation into the tragic murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov in Moscow on February 27, 2015.
2016-03-16: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 399.
Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
2015-07-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
State and Local Cyber Protection Act of 2016
2016-03-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
POSTURE Act of 2016
2016-02-22: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that individuals captured by the United States for supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant should be detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
2016-03-10: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1442-1443)
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.
2016-03-18: Became Public Law No: 114-139.
Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
2015-07-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A bill to prohibit the use of funds to make payments to Iran relating to the settlement of claims brought before the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal until Iran has paid certain compensatory damages awarded to United States persons by United States courts.
2016-09-21: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-533.