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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.
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.
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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 enforcement against wage discrimination based on gender and anti-gay discrimination in public schools. He has voted in favor of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and supports same-sex marriage.
Schatz supports stronger federal protections against discrimination, including enforcement against wage discrimination based on gender and anti-gay discrimination in public schools. He has voted in favor of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and supports same-sex marriage.
Position extraction pending on 9 issues: Foreign Policy, National Security, Economy & Jobs, Education, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns.
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 LGBT individuals and commits to pursuing equal rights, aligning closely with the stated support for stronger federal protections against discrimination.
Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Sponsoring the State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act indicates a move towards stricter regulation of firearms, aligning with the stated support for enhanced gun control measures.
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 supports the broader commitment to stronger protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
View source →Jun 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Cosponsoring the Stop Spying Bosses Act aligns with the stated position by promoting protections against workplace discrimination and surveillance, which supports broader civil rights.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Cosponsoring the America the Beautiful Act aligns with the support for aggressive climate policies, as it aims to protect and restore natural landscapes, contributing to climate goals.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Sponsoring a bill to promote geothermal resources supports the broader goal of aggressive climate change policies, aligning with the stated position on clean energy development.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Cosponsoring the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act supports climate research, which aligns with the broader goal of aggressive climate change policies.
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 related to weaponization directly contradicts the stated support for stricter firearms regulation.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: The action focuses on training related to Indian tribes, which does not directly advance or contradict the stated support for a pathway to citizenship or visa opportunities, creating ambiguity in its alignment with the immigration stance.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: The action of sponsoring the bill does not clearly advance the stated support for single-payer healthcare, as it focuses on access to a specific type of surgery rather than a broader healthcare reform.
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 Child Suicide Prevention Act is related to healthcare but does not directly advance the stated support for single-payer healthcare or Medicaid expansion.
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 →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, 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.
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 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: Tagged to Economy & Jobs, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 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 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 →May 18, 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 →May 14, 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 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
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 30, 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 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 →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1787)
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 →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 →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 11, 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 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 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2419)
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 19, 2026 · 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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