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Sasse has advocated for expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to provide military support without direct intervention.
Sasse has advocated for expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to provide military support without direct intervention.
“Sasse spoke in favor of expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, saying, 'If [Ukraine] can shoot it, we should ship it.'”
Sasse has expressed a strong stance on border security and has opposed pathways to citizenship for illegal immigrants. He supports measures such as a border wall and stricter immigration enforcement.
Sasse has expressed a strong stance on border security and has opposed pathways to citizenship for illegal immigrants. He supports measures such as a border wall and stricter immigration enforcement.
Ben Sasse is a strong opponent of legal access to abortion. He introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which aimed to penalize healthcare practitioners who do not provide care for infants born alive after an abortion attempt. He has consistently advocated for pro-life policies and has expressed strong opposition to organizations like Planned Parenthood.
Ben Sasse is a strong opponent of legal access to abortion. He introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which aimed to penalize healthcare practitioners who do not provide care for infants born alive after an abortion attempt. He has consistently advocated for pro-life policies and has expressed strong opposition to organizations like Planned Parenthood.
Ben Sasse has criticized alarmism regarding climate change and advocates for innovation as a solution rather than federal action to cut emissions. He believes that constructive solutions should be prioritized over regulatory measures.
Ben Sasse has criticized alarmism regarding climate change and advocates for innovation as a solution rather than federal action to cut emissions. He believes that constructive solutions should be prioritized over regulatory measures.
Sasse has indicated support for 'red flag' gun laws, but only if they include protections for the constitutional rights of gun owners and due process. He emphasizes the need for careful consideration of gun legislation.
Sasse has indicated support for 'red flag' gun laws, but only if they include protections for the constitutional rights of gun owners and due process. He emphasizes the need for careful consideration of gun legislation.
Sasse has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has consistently advocated for its repeal. He has positioned himself as the 'anti-Obamacare candidate' and supports a more privatized approach to healthcare.
Sasse has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has consistently advocated for its repeal. He has positioned himself as the 'anti-Obamacare candidate' and supports a more privatized approach to healthcare.
Sasse has advocated for reducing corporate tax rates and simplifying the tax system, indicating a preference for lower taxes as a means to stimulate economic growth.
Sasse has advocated for reducing corporate tax rates and simplifying the tax system, indicating a preference for lower taxes as a means to stimulate economic growth.
“Sasse has called for reducing corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs.”
Ben Sasse supports school choice and has expressed opposition to Common Core State Standards. He advocates for educational reforms that prioritize parental choice and local control over public education.
Ben Sasse supports school choice and has expressed opposition to Common Core State Standards. He advocates for educational reforms that prioritize parental choice and local control over public education.
Sasse supports free trade agreements and has advocated for policies that promote lower tariffs. He has expressed a pro-free enterprise stance in trade matters.
Sasse supports free trade agreements and has advocated for policies that promote lower tariffs. He has expressed a pro-free enterprise stance in trade matters.
Sasse has opposed bipartisan criminal justice reform efforts, including voting against the FIRST STEP Act, which aimed to reduce sentences for certain non-violent offenders. He has expressed a preference for maintaining strict penalties in the criminal justice system.
Sasse has opposed bipartisan criminal justice reform efforts, including voting against the FIRST STEP Act, which aimed to reduce sentences for certain non-violent offenders. He has expressed a preference for maintaining strict penalties in the criminal justice system.
Position extraction pending on 3 issues: School Curriculum, Voting Rights, Tech Regulation.
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Nov 29, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: The act promotes consumer choice and innovation in fuel options, aligning with the stated position of prioritizing constructive solutions over regulatory measures.
Sep 12, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Sasse has called for reducing corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to limit IRS audits for low- and middle-income taxpayers aligns with the broader goal of reducing tax burdens and simplifying the tax system.
View source →Sep 20, 2021 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Sasse spoke in favor of expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, saying, 'If [Ukraine] can shoot it, we should ship it.'”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill aimed at protecting vulnerable populations in Central America aligns with the broader support for foreign aid, even though it focuses on humanitarian aspects rather than military assistance.
View source →Jun 17, 2021 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The Health Savings Account Expansion Act supports healthcare cost management, which aligns with the opposition to the ACA by promoting alternatives to government-run healthcare.
View source →Jul 27, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill focused on combating violent crime suggests a punitive approach, directly contradicting the stated opposition to reforms aimed at improving the criminal justice system.
View source →Apr 27, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill that expands Medicare coverage for cancer screenings directly contradicts the stated opposition to the ACA and any associated expansions of government healthcare programs.
View source →Apr 29, 2021 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill aimed at expanding telehealth services under the ACA contradicts the stated opposition to the Affordable Care Act.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Nov 16, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6742-6743)
“Sasse has called for reducing corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs.”
Why: The action of cosponsoring the IRS Funding Accountability Act does not directly align with the stated preference for lower taxes, as it involves funding oversight rather than tax reduction.
View source →Sep 12, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: The START Act focuses on innovation in energy but may still imply some regulatory measures, creating ambiguity in alignment with the stated opposition to regulatory approaches.
View source →Jun 14, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Sasse spoke in favor of expanding American military assistance to Ukraine, saying, 'If [Ukraine] can shoot it, we should ship it.'”
Why: The action addresses foreign aid but focuses on a specific threat rather than the broader support for Ukraine, creating ambiguity in alignment with the stated position.
View source →Mar 22, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: The action relates to education funding but does not directly advance the stated support for school choice or vouchers, creating ambiguity in alignment.
View source →Jan 18, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Sponsoring a bill to increase access to COVID testing does not directly align with the opposition to the ACA, as it could be seen as a supportive measure for public health, but the relationship is unclear given the context of the ACA's broader implications.
View source →Sep 29, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Sep 29, 2022 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Jul 20, 2022 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 529.
Why: Tagged to Voting Rights, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 22, 2021 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Dec 21, 2018 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Sep 22, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2022 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Feb 1, 2022 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2021 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 7, 2019 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Dec 19, 2018 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Dec 19, 2018 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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