Sponsor of S.4114: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the use of generic drugs under the Medicare part D prescription drug program when available unless the brand name drug is determined to be medically necessary.

Sponsor of S.3981: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish requirements for certain petitions submitted to the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes.

Co-Sponsor of S.3936: A bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy.

Co-Sponsor of S.CON.RES.116: A concurrent resolution supporting “Lights On Afterschool!”, a national celebration of after school programs.

Co-Sponsor of S.AMDT.5003 to H.R.4096: Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.

Co-Sponsor of S.RES.565: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate upon the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Co-Sponsor of S.RES.564: A resolution designating September 10 through September 16, 2006, as “National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week” and supporting the goals and ideals of a National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week to raise public awareness and understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on patients and future generations of their families.