The Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University named Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema the third most bipartisan member of the House of Representatives and the most bipartisan Democrat in the new 2015 Bipartisan Index.
"Progress is made when we put aside our differences and work together to solve problems," said Congresswoman Sinema. "I will continue to reach across the aisle and work with anyone serious about finding solutions that strengthen our national security, create jobs and grow our economy, get veterans get the care they deserve, and ensure all Arizona families have the opportunity to succeed."
Many of Congresswoman Sinema's bipartisan priorities were signed into law last year, including:
Visa Waiver Program: legislation introduced with Congressman Matt Salmon (AZ-05) to strengthen national security and close security gaps in the visa waiver program. This legislation passed as part of the Omnibus Appropriations Act and was signed into law December 18, 2015.
PACE Act: legislation introduced with Congressmen Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Congressman Tony Cardenas (CA-29) and Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) to enable employees at small and medium sized businesses to keep their health insurance plans. The PACT Act received 235 co-sponsors and was signed into law October 7, 2015.
Military Working Dogs: legislation introduced with Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) to ensure military working dogs come home to the United States for adoption at the end of their overseas service. This legislation passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act and was signed into law November 25, 2015.
No Raise for Congress: legislation introduced with Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) to end automatic pay increases for members of Congress. This legislation passed as part of the Omnibus Appropriations Act and was signed into law December 18, 2015.