Legislation

Cosponsored — A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to designate July 26 as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.

Cosponsored — A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by this tragedy.

Sponsored — A bill to provide for national security benefits for White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss.

Cosponsored — Exascale Computing for Science, Competitiveness, Advanced Manufacturing, Leadership, and the Economy Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation.

Cosponsored — Huntington’s Disease Parity Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act

Cosponsored — Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013

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

Cosponsored — Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

Cosponsored — Diagnostic Imaging Services Access Protection Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act

Cosponsored — Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2013

Cosponsored — Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2013

Cosponsored — A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs.

Cosponsored — Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act

Cosponsored — Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013