U.S. Congress - Senator Mark Begich, Alaska (D) 
Senator Mark Begich
Democrat • Alaska • 1st Term • Sworn In 2009
- 34 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 12 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 10 of 100)
- 156 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 9 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 13 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Kay Hagan
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Joe Manchin
- Sen. Mike Lee
- Votes with party 83%
- Abstains: 5%
Sponsored Bills
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S.1068 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2013Introduced May 23, 2013 17 Views
A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002, and for other purp...
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S.Res.141Senate Passed May 14, 2013 11 Views
A resolution recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the Un...
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S.932 - Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013Introduced Jun 12, 2013 6 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for advance appropriations for certain discretionary accounts of the Department of Ve...
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S.926 - National Guard Youth Education Act of 2013Introduced May 09, 2013 6 Views
A bill to amend title 32, United States Code, to include the National Guard Educational Foundation among the youth and charitable organization...
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S.Res.131Introduced May 08, 2013 9 Views
A resolution recommending the designation of a Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate the successes and shortcomings of the imp...
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S.Res.132Introduced May 08, 2013 7 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Defense request for domestic Base Realignment and Closure authority in ...
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S.896 - Social Security Fairness Act of 2013Introduced May 08, 2013 31 Views
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
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S.877 - Veterans Affairs Research Transparency Act of 2013Introduced May 09, 2013 4 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow public access to research of the Department, and for other purposes.
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S.774Introduced Apr 22, 2013 9 Views
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communicatio...
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S.Res.82Introduced Mar 20, 2013 9 Views
A resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the proposal for the Strategic Defense Initiative.
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S.613 - Service Members Permanent Change of Station Relief ActIntroduced Mar 19, 2013 10 Views
A bill to increase the mileage reimbursement rate for members of the armed services during permanent change of station and to authorize the tr...
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S.520 - Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood ActIntroduced Mar 11, 2013 14 Views
A bill to strengthen Federal consumer protection and product traceability with respect to commercially marketed seafood, and for other purposes.
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S.518 - H2O Visa for Seafood Processing ActIntroduced Mar 11, 2013 6 Views
A bill to authorize the issuance of H2O nonimmigrant visas for aliens temporarily performing labor in the seafood processing industry.
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S.439 - Career and Technical Education Facilities Modernization ActIntroduced Mar 04, 2013 9 Views
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by establishing a program to support the modernization, renovation, or repa...
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S.442 - Child Care Public-Private Partnership Act of 2013Introduced Mar 04, 2013 7 Views
A bill to establish a program to provide child care through public-private partnerships.
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S.438 - Tax Credit for Early Educators Act of 2013Introduced Mar 04, 2013 6 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for professional school personnel in early childhood education, to e...
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S.441 - Professional Development for Educators Act of 2013Introduced Mar 04, 2013 4 Views
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by establishing a program to provide professional development activities fo...
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S.440 - Preparing and Reinvesting in Early Education Act of 2013Introduced Mar 04, 2013 4 Views
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators, and for other purposes.
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S.428 - Arctic Deep Water Ports Enhancement Act of 2013Introduced Feb 28, 2013 12 Views
A bill to expedite the development of Arctic deepwater ports and for other purposes.
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S.385Introduced Feb 26, 2013 7 Views
A bill to deem the submission of certain claims to an Indian Health Service contracting officer as timely.
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S.384Introduced Feb 26, 2013 5 Views
A bill to exempt National Forest System land in the State of Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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S.386 - Rural Educator and American Community Housing Act of 2013Introduced Feb 26, 2013 7 Views
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide and improve housing in the rural areas for educators, public safety...
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S.378 - Travel Reimbursement for Inactive Duty Training Personnel (TRIP) Act of 2013Introduced Feb 25, 2013 8 Views
A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportation allowances for members of the reserve components for long d...
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S.308 - Protecting and Preserving Social Security ActIntroduced Feb 13, 2013 10 Views
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and ...
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S.282 - Counseling for Career Choice ActIntroduced Feb 12, 2013 5 Views
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a new counseling program.
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S.287Introduced May 09, 2013 5 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administere...
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S.283 - Investing in Innovation for Education Act of 2013Introduced Feb 12, 2013 5 Views
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to invest in innovation for education.
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S.272 - Arctic Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act of 2013Introduced Feb 11, 2013 4 Views
A bill to promote research, monitoring, and observation of the Arctic and for other purposes.
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S.271 - Better Health in the Arctic ActIntroduced Feb 11, 2013 5 Views
A bill to improve Arctic health.
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S.270 - United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2013Introduced Feb 11, 2013 4 Views
A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs.
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S.248Introduced Feb 07, 2013 4 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of genetically engineered fish.
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S.246 - Prevention of Escapement of Genetically Altered Salmon in the United States ActIntroduced Feb 07, 2013 5 Views
A bill to prevent the escapement of genetically altered salmon in the United States, and for other purposes.
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S.199 - Alaska Adjacent Zone Safe Oil Transport and Revenue Sharing ActIntroduced Jan 31, 2013 6 Views
A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that oil produced from Federal leases in certain Arctic waters be transported...
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S.153 - Mental Health First Aid Act of 2013Introduced Jan 24, 2013 12 Views
A bill to amend section 520J of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs.
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.1165Introduced Jun 13, 2013 13 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the immunization of veterans, and for other purp...
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S.Res.169Senate Passed Jun 12, 2013 24 Views
A resolution designating the month of June 2013 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month".
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S.1130Introduced Jun 11, 2013 38 Views
A bill to require the Attorney General to disclose each decision, order, or opinion of a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court that includes...
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S.1113Introduced Jun 07, 2013 19 Views
A bill to provide professional development for elementary school principals in early childhood education and development.
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S.1118 - Child Sex Trafficking Data and Response Act of 2013Introduced Jun 07, 2013 17 Views
A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent sex trafficking of chil...
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S.1107 - Native Hawaiian Education ActIntroduced Jun 06, 2013 10 Views
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding Native Hawaiian education.
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S.Res.161Senate Passed Jun 04, 2013 43 Views
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, Senator from the State of New Jersey.
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S.1088 - Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Jun 04, 2013 29 Views
A bill to end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and for other purposes.
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S.1067 - Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program ActIntroduced May 23, 2013 13 Views
A bill to establish within the Department of Education the Innovation Inspiration school grant program, and for other purposes.
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S.1050 - Coast Guard STRONG ActIntroduced May 23, 2013 9 Views
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure the issuance of regulations applicable to the Coast Guard regarding consideration of a...
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S.1028 - Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013Introduced May 23, 2013 23 Views
A bill to reauthorize and improve the Older Americans Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.154Senate Passed Jun 13, 2013 23 Views
A resolution calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.
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S.1046 - Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013Introduced May 23, 2013 10 Views
A bill to clarify certain provisions of the Native American Veterans' Memorial Establishment Act of 1994.
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S.1072 - Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013Introduced May 23, 2013 15 Views
A bill to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration advances the safety of small airplanes and the continued development of the general ...
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S.1009 - Chemical Safety Improvement ActIntroduced May 22, 2013 26 Views
A bill to reauthorize and modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, and for other purposes.
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S.1018 - Federal Reserve Independence ActIntroduced May 22, 2013 13 Views
A bill to restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal reserve banks, and for other purposes.
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S.1019 - Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention ActIntroduced May 22, 2013 10 Views
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs, and for other pur...
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S.999 - RUSH ActIntroduced May 21, 2013 6 Views
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide social service agencies with the resources to provide services to meet the urgent n...
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S.Res.147Senate Passed May 16, 2013 14 Views
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care s...
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S.980 - Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty Embassy Security and Personnel Protection ...Introduced May 16, 2013 16 Views
A bill to provide for enhanced embassy security, and for other purposes.
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S.968 - Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2013Introduced May 16, 2013 33 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act, to advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic developmen...
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S.967 - Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013Introduced May 16, 2013 25 Views
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify various authorities relating to procedures for courts-martial under the Uniform Code o...
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S.Res.142Senate Passed May 15, 2013 8 Views
A resolution designating May 15, 2013, as "National MPS Awareness Day".
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S.958 - Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2013Introduced May 15, 2013 7 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level, and for other purposes.
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S.945 - Access to Quality Diabetes Education Act of 2013Introduced May 14, 2013 11 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes self-management training by authorizing certified diabete...
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S.939Introduced Jun 12, 2013 22 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to treat certain misfiled documents as motions for reconsideration of decisions by the Board of ...
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S.Res.136Senate Passed May 09, 2013 10 Views
A resolution recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice and the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1953, and congratulating Park Geun-...
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S.J.Res.15Introduced May 09, 2013 8 Views
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
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S.928 - Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2013Introduced Jun 12, 2013 20 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing of claims for compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of...
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S.917 - Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act of 2013Introduced May 09, 2013 11 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of excise tax on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying ...
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S.907 - Gestational Diabetes ActIntroduced May 08, 2013 5 Views
A bill to provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes, and for other purposes.
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S.892 - Iran Sanctions Loophole Elimination Act of 2013Introduced May 21, 2013 12 Views
A bill to amend the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 to impose sanctions with respect to certain transactions in forei...
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S.910Introduced May 08, 2013 13 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food.
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S.893 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013Introduced Jun 12, 2013 16 Views
A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2013, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities a...
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S.897 - Bank on Students Loan Fairness ActIntroduced May 08, 2013 58 Views
A bill to prevent the doubling of the interest rate for Federal subsidized student loans for the 2013-2014 academic year by providing funds fo...
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S.871 - Combating Military Sexual Assault Act of 2013Introduced May 07, 2013 15 Views
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces, an...
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S.865 - Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act of 2013Introduced May 06, 2013 7 Views
A bill to provide for the establishment of a Commission to Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer.
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S.863 - Veterans Back to School Act of 2013Introduced Jun 12, 2013 11 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal time limitations on the eligibility for use of educational assistance under All-Volunt...
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S.Res.129Senate Passed May 23, 2013 13 Views
A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significa...
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S.853 - Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013Senate Passed Apr 30, 2013 22 Views
A bill to provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer certain funds to prevent reduced operations and staffing of...
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S.845Introduced May 09, 2013 16 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Educational Assistance Progra...
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S.Res.115Senate Passed Apr 25, 2013 14 Views
A resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police De...
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S.854 - STEM Education for the Global Economy Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 7 Views
A bill to improve student academic achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects.
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S.Res.126Senate Passed May 08, 2013 11 Views
A resolution recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our country.
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S.813 - Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 15 Views
A bill to require that Peace Corps volunteers be subject to the same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as employees of the P...
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S.836 - Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 13 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under t...
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S.815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 12 Views
A bill to prohibit the employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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S.824 - Shareholder Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 9 Views
A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political ex...
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S.Res.112Senate Passed Apr 24, 2013 17 Views
A resolution commending employees of the Senate Post Office, employees of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, members of the Capitol Police, a...
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S.809 - Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know ActIntroduced Apr 24, 2013 18 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engine...
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