
Senator · VA · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2013
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111 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
S. 5046 · A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Aug 4, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.
S. 5041 · Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5012 · Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4900 · North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4899 · Securing Partner Supply Chains Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4889 · Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4809 · Venezuela Democratic Transition Act
Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4790 · Esther Coopersmith Award Act
Introduced Jun 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 766 · A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2766-2768)
S. 4733 · Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4719 · State Department Integrity and Transparency Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 193 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced May 20, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 712 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of general elections in Venezuela.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2176)
S.J.Res. 190 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 16, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 48. Record Vote Number: 173. (consideration: CR S2816)
S. 4468 · Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 185 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4363 · Engineering Biology Readiness Act
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 4339 · Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.J.Res. 182 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · Education
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
S.J.Res. 165 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-02 re: Section 8 housing choice voucher homeownership program".
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4132 · Maternal Vaccinations Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4129 · State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 124 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
S. 4049 · Reclaim Trade Powers Act
Introduced Mar 11, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Mar 11, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.