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Elise M. Stefanik

R

U.S. Representative · New York

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

945

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

945

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Stefanik demonstrates a strong commitment to electoral integrity measures focused on citizenship verification and election monitoring, with occasional votes against citizenship requirements that appear inconsistent with her broader pattern.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Stefanik's criminal justice votes reflect support for enhanced law enforcement powers and stricter penalties on most issues, but she opposed measures to increase fentanyl trafficking penalties and remove police accountability restrictions, suggesting selective rather than consistent tough-on-crime ideology.

Fiscal policy

88 actions

Stefanik demonstrates a consistent pattern of supporting government spending measures and appropriations while opposing mechanisms that would reduce federal expenditures or increase revenue collection.

Healthcare

34 actions

Stefanik demonstrates consistent support for healthcare expansion through funding for underserved populations, disease prevention initiatives, and rural access while favoring market-based insurance alternatives.

Education

26 actions

Stefanik's education votes reflect support for workforce training flexibility and financial aid efficiency alongside opposition to parental curriculum transparency and pregnant student support policies.

Economy and labor

46 actions

Stefanik consistently prioritizes business-friendly policies that reduce regulatory burdens, expand capital access, and promote trade competitiveness while opposing labor organizing protections for federal employees.

Environment and energy

164 actions

Stefanik's votes on environment and energy show support for specific conservation projects and pollution control measures alongside opposition to stronger regulatory enforcement mechanisms and efficiency standards.

Immigration

52 actions

Stefanik's voting pattern reflects a consistent restrictive immigration ideology, with strong support for enhanced deportation mechanisms, border enforcement, and limitations on asylum access.

National security and foreign policy

188 actions

Stefanik supports targeted sanctions and security measures against adversaries and strengthens domestic security infrastructure, but opposes funding mechanisms for implementing diplomatic and defense operations.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Stefanik's voting pattern reflects a selective approach to civil rights that prioritizes free speech protections and Second Amendment rights while supporting measures against antisemitism and political violence, though with some inconsistency in how she weighs competing liberties.

Social policy

24 actions

Stefanik demonstrates consistent support for social policy initiatives focused on veterans' benefits, child welfare, Native American protections, and residential facility standards, with selective opposition to certain benefit expansion measures.

Technology and data

34 actions

Stefanik demonstrates strong support for technology innovation and regulatory frameworks that balance business development with consumer protection and data security measures.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Stefanik favors constraining government power over speech and information while showing less concern for privacy protections against state surveillance.

Government accountability and transparency

138 actions

Stefanik's voting pattern on government accountability reflects inconsistent prioritization, supporting legislative oversight of executive agencies and regulatory transparency while opposing mechanisms for congressional self-discipline and internal accountability.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Stefanik demonstrates general support for public infrastructure investment but selectively opposes measures that prioritize affordability and debt relief for communities bearing financial burdens.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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