Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
15 actionsValadao shows inconsistent support for electoral integrity measures, voting for citizenship requirements and observer oversight in most cases but opposing a federal citizenship proof requirement and a restriction on non-resident voting in D.C.
Criminal justice
50 actionsValadao supports enhanced criminal penalties and law enforcement resources for drug trafficking, human trafficking, and fraud cases, but opposes stricter fentanyl scheduling and police accountability restrictions, reflecting inconsistent positions on the scope and severity of criminal justice enforcement.
Fiscal policy
88 actionsValadao demonstrates a pragmatic approach to fiscal policy, supporting both revenue-generating measures and spending flexibility while backing procedural mechanisms for budget management.
Healthcare
37 actionsValadao demonstrates inconsistent healthcare priorities, supporting employer flexibility and rural health infrastructure while opposing maternal health funding and pediatric disease research expansion.
Education
27 actionsValadao's voting pattern on education reflects support for workforce training flexibility and financial aid efficiency while opposing increased transparency and parental involvement measures in educational institutions.
Economy and labor
47 actionsValadao demonstrates consistent support for policies that expand small business access to capital, facilitate trade and foreign investment, and strengthen worker protections through collective bargaining rights.
Environment and energy
169 actionsValadao demonstrates a consistent pro-environment voting pattern, supporting measures to protect air quality, manage wildfire risks, control invasive species, and study marine ecosystem threats, while opposing efforts to weaken pollution enforcement and energy efficiency standards.
Immigration
52 actionsValadao's immigration voting pattern reflects support for restrictive enforcement measures, deportation expansion, and border security priorities that limit asylum access and immigrant protections.
National security and foreign policy
187 actionsValadao demonstrates consistent support for national security measures including sanctions on state sponsors of terrorism, aviation and maritime security enhancements, financial transparency initiatives targeting strategic competitors, and counterterrorism financing protections.
Civil rights and liberties
46 actionsValadao demonstrates consistent support for civil rights protections and democratic participation, voting affirmatively on measures advancing antisemitism awareness, Second Amendment rights, and safeguards against political violence while occasionally supporting speech restrictions on narrow grounds.
Social policy
24 actionsValadao demonstrates consistent support for expansive social welfare policies, veterans' benefits, child protection services, and vulnerable population support across his voting record on this pillar.
Technology and data
34 actionsValadao demonstrates strong support for technology advancement through regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with consumer protections and data security.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsValadao favors constraining government power over speech and information while supporting judicial mechanisms to check executive overreach.
Government accountability and transparency
138 actionsValadao demonstrates a strong pro-accountability voting pattern, consistently supporting measures that enhance legislative oversight of executive agencies, create public records of congressional actions, and increase transparency requirements on federal operations.
Infrastructure and public investment
28 actionsValadao demonstrates consistent support for public infrastructure investment across diverse domains including transportation, utilities, parks, broadband, water systems, and space exploration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dec 11, 2024
Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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