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Brian Schatz supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways. He has sponsored legislation to disallow religion-based immigration bans and has advocated for utilizing new visas available to China.
Brian Schatz supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways. He has sponsored legislation to disallow religion-based immigration bans and has advocated for utilizing new visas available to China.
Schatz supports government intervention to support economic stability and growth, including income tax increases to balance the budget.
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Schatz supports government intervention to support economic stability and growth, including income tax increases to balance the budget.
Brian Schatz is pro-choice and supports access to legal abortion without restrictions. He has advocated for maintaining federal funding for family planning clinics and has opposed anti-abortion limitations on abortion services.
Brian Schatz is pro-choice and supports access to legal abortion without restrictions. He has advocated for maintaining federal funding for family planning clinics and has opposed anti-abortion limitations on abortion services.
Schatz supports federal action to cut emissions and has been a proponent of both a Green New Deal and a carbon tax. He aims for 50% clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030 and has actively participated in climate change discussions and legislation.
Schatz supports federal action to cut emissions and has been a proponent of both a Green New Deal and a carbon tax. He aims for 50% clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030 and has actively participated in climate change discussions and legislation.
Brian Schatz supports stricter firearms regulation, including universal background checks for all firearm sales and a ban on high-capacity magazines. He has actively participated in gun control discussions and has expressed disappointment over legislative failures to address gun violence.
Brian Schatz supports stricter firearms regulation, including universal background checks for all firearm sales and a ban on high-capacity magazines. He has actively participated in gun control discussions and has expressed disappointment over legislative failures to address gun violence.
Schatz supports a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for a single-payer healthcare system and allowing states to expand Medicaid into a universal system. He also supports the Affordable Care Act but has backed a religious exemption from its individual mandate.
Schatz supports a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for a single-payer healthcare system and allowing states to expand Medicaid into a universal system. He also supports the Affordable Care Act but has backed a religious exemption from its individual mandate.
Schatz supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for tax reforms that prevent corporate tax dodging and ensure equitable contributions to federal revenue.
Schatz supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for tax reforms that prevent corporate tax dodging and ensure equitable contributions to federal revenue.
Schatz advocates for expanding ballot access and has sponsored legislation aimed at making voting easier, including efforts to abolish the Electoral College and support for election holidays.
Schatz advocates for expanding ballot access and has sponsored legislation aimed at making voting easier, including efforts to abolish the Electoral College and support for election holidays.
Schatz supports stronger federal protections against discrimination, including for LGBTQIA+ rights, and has received a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign.
Schatz supports stronger federal protections against discrimination, including for LGBTQIA+ rights, and has received a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign.
Schatz supports government authority to mandate vaccines and public health measures, emphasizing the need for urgent action in public health crises.
Schatz supports government authority to mandate vaccines and public health measures, emphasizing the need for urgent action in public health crises.
While Schatz has not called for full legalization of marijuana, he has advocated for banking protections for marijuana businesses, indicating a supportive stance towards reforming drug policy.
While Schatz has not called for full legalization of marijuana, he has advocated for banking protections for marijuana businesses, indicating a supportive stance towards reforming drug policy.
Position extraction pending on 10 issues: Foreign Policy, National Security, Education, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns, Religion & Public Life, Disaster Response.
Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill aimed at addressing maternal health disparities directly supports the position advocating for a larger government role in health coverage.
Jul 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Sponsoring a bill aimed at expanding health outcomes directly supports the stated position of advocating for a larger government role in health coverage.
View source →Jul 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: The Children's Safe Welcome Act is aimed at improving protections and pathways for children seeking asylum, directly advancing the stated position of expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways.
View source →Jul 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194)
Why: Cosponsoring the Child Marriage Prevention Act directly supports stronger protections against discrimination and aligns with the commitment to civil rights.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Sponsoring a bill to enhance firearms dealer licensing directly advances the stated position of supporting stricter firearms regulation.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution recognizing LGBTQ Pride Month directly supports the stated position of advocating for stronger federal protections for LGBTQIA+ rights.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2766-2768)
Why: The resolution directly acknowledges discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals and commits to pursuing equal rights, which aligns perfectly with the stated position on stronger federal protections against discrimination.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
Why: The America the Beautiful Act aims to enhance conservation and address climate change, directly advancing the stated position of supporting federal action to cut emissions.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1787)
Why: Sponsoring a resolution that supports anti-bullying efforts and calls for equal educational opportunities directly advances the stated position of stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly for LGBTQIA+ rights.
View source →Jul 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Sponsoring a paid leave act supports economic stability and growth by enhancing worker benefits, aligning with the position on government intervention.
View source →Jul 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution recognizing wage disparity aligns with the broader goal of stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly in the context of equal pay.
View source →Jul 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill that designates Haiti for temporary protected status supports more inclusive immigration policies, aligning with the stated position on expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: The act aims to protect workers' wages, which aligns with supporting economic stability and growth, even though it does not directly address tax increases.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Cosponsoring a research act related to ozone aligns with the broader goal of cutting emissions and addressing climate change, even if it is not a direct emissions reduction initiative.
View source →Mar 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Why: The DISCLOSE Act aims to improve transparency in campaign finance, which aligns with the broader goal of enhancing voting rights and access.
View source →Jun 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to abolish a fund aimed at preventing weaponization directly contradicts the stated support for stricter firearms regulation.
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Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position on healthcare.
View source →Jun 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S2786-2791; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2786)
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position.
View source →Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it relates to the stated position on civil rights.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided summary, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position on climate action.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position on government intervention in the economy.
Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
Why: The resolution addresses freedom of the press and speech, which are related to civil rights, but it does not directly advance stronger protections against discrimination, making the relationship unclear.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: The action cosponsoring a bill focused on military families does not directly advance the stated support for single-payer healthcare or universal Medicaid expansion, creating ambiguity in alignment.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position on public health.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S764)
Why: The action of cosponsoring the EDA Short Form Application Act does not directly advance aggressive climate policies, leaving the relationship to the stated position unclear.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Tagged to National Security, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Aug 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to National Security, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 →Jun 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 →Jun 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 →Jun 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Disaster Response, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Tagged to National Security, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1207)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · 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 →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 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 →Aug 4, 2026 · 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 →Jul 30, 2026 · 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 →Jul 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 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 →Jul 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 16, 2026 · 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 →Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
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 21, 2026 · 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 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087)
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 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
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 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2314; text: CR S2308)
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 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2240-2241)
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, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2177)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · 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 →Apr 15, 2026 · 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 →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 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 →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1208-1209)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S883-887)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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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