Sen. Tim Kaine

Co-sponsor S 2683

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act

9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act This bill increases funding for and otherwise modifies a federal program that provides medical monitoring and treatment to responders and survivors who suffer from health conditions related to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center. Among the changes, the bill allows certain health care providers other than physicians to determine whether an individual's health condition is related to the attacks, and it establishes a research program to study the impacts of the attacks on health and educational outcomes of individuals who were 21 years of age or younger when the attacks occurred.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases funding for medical monitoring/treatment of 9/11 responders/survivors, expanding healthcare access under a specific public health program.95% confidence

In committee Aug 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 342

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the practice of politically motivated imprisonment of women around the world and calling on governments for the immediate release of women who are political prisoners.

This resolution expresses support for women who are being unjustly detained around the world for exercising their fundamental rights and calls for their unconditional release.

In committee Aug 7, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2647

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.

VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes WWI veterans' service with Congressional Gold Medal, aligning with veteran recognition indicators for support.95% confidence

In committee Aug 5, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2620

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2021

Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program. The bill also authorizes new grants under the FIPSE program. Specifically, the Department of Education may award grants to institutions of higher education for dual or concurrent enrollment programs or early college high school programs that allow high school students to earn postsecondary credits.

EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes grants for dual enrollment/early college programs, directly expanding educational access and affordability for high school students through postsecondary credit opportunities.95% confidence

In committee Aug 5, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SJRES 10

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

In committee Aug 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SRES 336

In committee · Indiana Senate · Lead sponsor

A resolution designating September 15, 2021, as "International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day.

This resolution designates September 15, 2021, as International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day. Myotonic dystrophy is an inherited disorder characterized by progressive muscle loss and weakness.

In committee Aug 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCONRES 12

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on women, families, and the nation, and reaffirms Congress' support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRecognizes wage disparity for Black women and reaffirms support for equal pay, directly advancing wage equity in Labor & Employment.95% confidence

In committee Aug 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 310

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution expressing solidarity with Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemning the Cuban regime's acts of repression, and calling for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.

This resolution recognizes and expresses support for efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba.

Passed Aug 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 333

Passed · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Carl Levin, former Senator for the State of Michigan.

This resolution expresses the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of the Honorable Carl Levin, former Senator for Michigan.

Passed Aug 2, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2578

In committee · Indiana Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to extend the moratorium on residential evictions, and for other purposes.

This bill extends through October 18, 2021, the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) titled Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 and published on September 4, 2020. The bill also permits the CDC to further extend the order as it determines necessary.

HousingSupports HousingExtends eviction moratorium, protecting tenants from displacement during pandemic, directly supporting tenant rights as a housing policy.90% confidence

In committee Jul 31, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track