Benjamin L. Cardin
Sponsored legislation
785 bills and resolutionsA 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.
S.Con.Res. 56114th CongressIntroduced Nov 29, 2016Latest action Nov 29, 2016: 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)
Retirement Security Preservation Act of 2016
S. 5114th CongressIntroduced Nov 16, 2016Latest action Nov 16, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Protecting Israel Against Economic Discrimination Act of 2016
S. 3465114th CongressIntroduced Sep 29, 2016Latest action Sep 29, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Private Prison Information Act of 2016
S. 3422114th CongressIntroduced Sep 28, 2016Latest action Sep 28, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution condemning North Korea's fifth nuclear test on September 9, 2016.
S.Res. 564114th CongressIntroduced Sep 15, 2016Latest action Sep 15, 2016: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5849-5850)
A resolution designating the week of September 12, 2016, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
S.Res. 559114th CongressIntroduced Sep 14, 2016Latest action Sep 14, 2016: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5727; text as passed Senate: CR S5725)
Burma Strategy Act of 2016
S. 3313114th CongressIntroduced Sep 13, 2016Latest action Sep 13, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Combating Global Corruption and Ensuring Accountability Act of 2016
S. 3210114th CongressIntroduced Jul 14, 2016Latest action Jul 14, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5161-5163)
A resolution expressing profound concern about the ongoing political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, urging the release of political prisoners, and calling for respect of constitutional and democratic processes.
S.Res. 537114th CongressIntroduced Jul 14, 2016Latest action Dec 7, 2016: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 708.
A resolution welcoming Prime Minister Lee Hsien-Loong to the United States and reaffirming Singapore's strategic partnership with the United States, encompassing broad and robust economic, military-to-military, law enforcement, and counterterrorism cooperation.
S.Res. 515114th CongressIntroduced Jun 29, 2016Latest action Jul 14, 2016: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
A resolution recognizing June 20, 2016, as "World Refugee Day".
S.Res. 503114th CongressIntroduced Jun 20, 2016Latest action Jun 28, 2016: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2016, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.
S.Res. 477114th CongressIntroduced May 25, 2016Latest action May 25, 2016: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3227-3228; text as passed Senate: CR S3176)
A resolution expressing appreciation of the goals of American Craft Beer Week and commending the small and independent craft brewers of the United States.
S.Res. 473114th CongressIntroduced May 24, 2016Latest action May 24, 2016: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3128; text as passed Senate: CR S3103)
Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2016
S. 2865114th CongressIntroduced Apr 27, 2016Latest action Apr 27, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
True LEADership Act of 2016
S. 2821114th CongressIntroduced Apr 20, 2016Latest action Apr 20, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
S.Res. 432114th CongressIntroduced Apr 20, 2016Latest action Jun 28, 2016: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.
Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2015
S. 2655114th CongressIntroduced Mar 9, 2016Latest action Mar 9, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Global Development Lab Act of 2016
S. 2629114th CongressIntroduced Mar 3, 2016Latest action Mar 3, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should establish a goal of more than 50 percent clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, grow the economy, increase shared prosperity, improve public health, and preserve the national security of the United States.
S.Res. 386114th CongressIntroduced Mar 3, 2016Latest action Mar 3, 2016: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1281-1282)
GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016
S. 2588114th CongressIntroduced Feb 25, 2016Latest action Feb 25, 2016: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bills and resolutions this member introduced as sponsor, from Congress.gov, updated Oct 12, 2026. Amendments are not listed.