Legislation

Bill #	Bill Description	Updated
S. Res. 487	Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending the condolences of the United States Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners, and recognizing the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers.	04/15/10
S. 3031	Sponsored — A bill to authorize Drug Free Communities enhancement grants to address major emerging drug issues or local drug crises.	04/15/10
S. 3202	Cosponsored — A bill to promote the strengthening of the Haitian private sector.	04/14/10
S. Res. 479	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.	04/14/10
S. 3205	Cosponsored — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that fees charged for baggage carried into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise tax imposed on transportation of persons by air.	04/14/10
S. 3201	Cosponsored — A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26.	04/14/10
S. 3206	Cosponsored — A bill to establish an Education Jobs Fund.	04/14/10
S. Res. 477	Cosponsored — A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.	04/12/10
S. 3162	Cosponsored — A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.	03/26/10
S. Res. 427	Cosponsored — A resolution designating the first week of April 2010 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".	03/26/10
S. 2960	Sponsored — A bill to exempt aliens who are admitted as refugees or granted asylum and are employed overseas by the Federal Government from the 1-year physical presence requirement for adjustment of status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.	03/25/10
S. 2974	Cosponsored — A bill to establish the Return of Talent Program to allow aliens who are legally present in the United States to return temporarily to the country of citizenship of the alien if that country is engaged in post-conflict or natural disaster reconstruction, and for other purposes.	03/25/10
S. 3165	Cosponsored — A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to waive the non-Federal share requirement under certain programs.	03/25/10
S. 3171	Cosponsored — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.	03/25/10
S. 3148	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.	03/22/10
S. Res. 460	Sponsored — A resolution recognizing the importance of the Long Trail and the Green Mountain Club on the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail.	03/17/10
S. 2968	Sponsored — A bill to make certain technical and conforming amendments to the Lanham Act.	03/17/10
S. 3113	Sponsored — A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reaffirm the United States' historic commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution or torture.	03/15/10
S. 3112	Cosponsored — A bill to remove obstacles to legal sales of United States agricultural commodities to Cuba and to end certain travel restrictions to Cuba.	03/15/10
S. 3065	Cosponsored — A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the readiness of the Armed Forces by replacing the current policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, referred to as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.	03/03/10

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