Benjamin L. Cardin
Sponsored legislation
785 bills and resolutionsNBACC Authorization Act of 2022
S. 5160117th CongressIntroduced Dec 1, 2022Latest action Dec 1, 2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Community Advantage Loan Program Permanency Act of 2022
S. 5102117th CongressIntroduced Nov 16, 2022Latest action Dec 14, 2022: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-733.
Federal Contracting Fairness Act of 2022
S. 5044117th CongressIntroduced Sep 29, 2022Latest action Sep 29, 2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2022
S. 4936117th CongressIntroduced Sep 22, 2022Latest action Sep 22, 2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022
S. 4900117th CongressIntroduced Sep 20, 2022Latest action Sep 30, 2022: Became Public Law No: 117-183.
Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2022
S. 4863117th CongressIntroduced Sep 15, 2022Latest action Sep 15, 2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
A resolution designating the week beginning September 11, 2022, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
S.Res. 767117th CongressIntroduced Sep 15, 2022Latest action Sep 15, 2022: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4804-4805; text: CR S4643)
A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.
S.J.Res. 62117th CongressIntroduced Sep 14, 2022Latest action Dec 1, 2022: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-523.
A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
S.Res. 721117th CongressIntroduced Jul 26, 2022Latest action Jul 26, 2022: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)
Cleaner, Quieter Airplanes Act
S. 4558117th CongressIntroduced Jul 19, 2022Latest action Jul 19, 2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Hardest-Hit Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022
S. 4471117th CongressIntroduced Jun 23, 2022Latest action Jun 23, 2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
A resolution congratulating the Terrapins men's lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I men's lacrosse national championship.
S.Res. 699117th CongressIntroduced Jun 23, 2022Latest action Jun 23, 2022: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3150; text: CR S3168)
Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2022
S. 4187117th CongressIntroduced May 11, 2022Latest action May 11, 2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
A resolution expressing the support for the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, through May 7, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
S.Res. 630117th CongressIntroduced May 11, 2022Latest action May 11, 2022: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2022, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.
S.Res. 613117th CongressIntroduced May 3, 2022Latest action May 3, 2022: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2291-2292; text: CR S2281-2282)
Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022
S. 4008117th CongressIntroduced Apr 5, 2022Latest action May 19, 2022: Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S2614)
Baltimore National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act
S. 3744117th CongressIntroduced Mar 3, 2022Latest action Mar 3, 2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Drug Shortages Shelf Life Extension Act
S. 3493117th CongressIntroduced Jan 12, 2022Latest action Jan 12, 2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S191-192)
A bill to address the importance of foreign affairs training in national security, and for other purposes.
S. 3492117th CongressIntroduced Jan 12, 2022Latest action Apr 4, 2022: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2021
S. 3166117th CongressIntroduced Nov 4, 2021Latest action Nov 4, 2021: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7793-7794)
Bills and resolutions this member introduced as sponsor, from Congress.gov, updated Oct 12, 2026. Amendments are not listed.