Bills About Government Operations And Politics Sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

Sen. Cardin sponsored 27 bills about government operations and politics in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Dec. 10, 2020	S.5001	A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to fund job-creating improvements in energy and resiliency for Federal buildings managed by the General Services Administration, to enable a portfolio of clean buildings by 2030, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
March 25, 2020	S.3583	A bill to provide that certain Executive orders and Presidential memorandum with respect to Federal employee collective bargaining shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.	14	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec. 19, 2019	S.3146	A bill to ensure a fair process for negotiations of collective bargaining agreements under chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code.	28	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
June 13, 2019	S.1834	A bill to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.	9	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 14, 2019	S.823	A bill to require information sharing with respect to the ownership of election service providers.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Feb. 14, 2019	S.497	A bill to improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb. 12, 2019	S.464	A bill to require the treatment of a lapse in appropriations as a mitigating condition when assessing financial considerations for security clearances, and for other purposes.	12	All Democrats	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23.
Jan. 3, 2019	S.24	A bill to provide for the compensation of Federal and other government employees affected by lapses in appropriations.	44	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 116-1.
Dec. 21, 2017	S.2274	A bill to provide for the compensation of Federal employees affected by lapses in appropriations.	31	Bipartisan	Held at the desk.
Oct. 11, 2018	S.3572	A bill to require information sharing with respect to the ownership of election service providers.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
April 19, 2018	S.2725	A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9801 Apollo Drive in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, as the "Wayne K. Curry Post Office Building".	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 24, 2017	S.924	A bill to improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 5, 2017	S.861	A bill to provide for the compensation of Federal employees affected by lapses in appropriations.	18	Bipartisan	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 35.
March 2, 2017	S.CON.RES.8	A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.	32	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1584)
Jan. 4, 2017	S.27	A bill to establish an independent commission to examine and report on the facts regarding the extent of Russian official and unofficial cyber operations and other attempts to interfere in the 2016 United States national election, and for other purposes.	28	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jan. 4, 2017	S.CON.RES.4	A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.	29	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S62-65)
Nov. 29, 2016	S.CON.RES.56	A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.	27	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6554-6556; text of measure as introduced: CR S6553-6554)
Sept. 15, 2015	S.2035	A bill to provide for the compensation of Federal employees affected by a lapse in appropriations.	14	Bipartisan	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 229.
July 9, 2015	S.1746	A bill to require the Office of Personnel Management to provide complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage to all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb. 24, 2015	S.554	A bill to provide for the compensation of Federal employees affected by a lapse in appropriations.	18	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct. 1, 2013	S.1567	A bill to provide for the compensation of furloughed Federal employees.	27	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sept. 20, 2012	S.RES.572	A resolution designating September 2012 as the "National Month of Voter Registration".	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6555-6556)
May 19, 2011	S.1036	A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to ensure that job opportunities for people who are blind and people with significant disabilities are met by requiring the application of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act to certain lease agreements entered into by the Federal Government for private buildings or improvements.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3179)
May 11, 2010	S.3341	A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	20	Bipartisan	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.
June 25, 2007	S.1692	A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.	11	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 110-254.
April 19, 2007	S.1165	A bill to require Federal buildings to be designed, constructed, and certified to meet, at a minimum, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating standard identified as silver by the United States Green Building Council, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4757)
Feb. 4, 1993	H.R.874	To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for a voluntary system of spending limits and benefits for congressional election campaigns, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

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