Indiana
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Jefferson Shreve

R

U.S. Representative · Indiana

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

383

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

383

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

4 actions

Shreve consistently supports measures requiring citizenship verification and eligibility restrictions to strengthen electoral integrity safeguards.

Criminal justice

22 actions

Shreve supports enhanced law enforcement powers and stricter criminal penalties while opposing measures that increase police accountability and restrict enforcement discretion.

Fiscal policy

35 actions

Shreve demonstrates a pro-fiscal-responsibility orientation through consistent support for spending controls, revenue measures, and budget reconciliation packages.

Healthcare

15 actions

Shreve's healthcare voting pattern reflects inconsistency, supporting rural health infrastructure expansion while opposing federal maternal health initiatives.

Education

11 actions

Shreve supports workforce development and funding for underserved education systems but opposes transparency requirements and certain student support expansions.

Economy and labor

24 actions

Shreve favors business-friendly deregulation and capital formation while consistently opposing labor protections and union organizing rights for federal employees.

Environment and energy

88 actions

Shreve demonstrates inconsistent environmental positioning, supporting some conservation and clean energy initiatives while backing measures that weaken regulatory protections and enforcement mechanisms.

Immigration

18 actions

Shreve demonstrates a consistent restrictionist approach to immigration, supporting enforcement measures and deportations while opposing protections for immigrant groups and sanctuary policies.

National security and foreign policy

45 actions

Shreve demonstrates strong support for national security measures including military funding, intelligence authorities, and border enforcement, but opposed protecting critical energy resources from foreign adversarial acquisition.

Civil rights and liberties

18 actions

Shreve demonstrates inconsistent commitment to civil rights and liberties, supporting protections for religious freedom, Native American rights, and consumer privacy while opposing transgender medical autonomy and disability access protections.

Social policy

12 actions

Shreve supports expanded social benefits for veterans and affordable housing while opposing certain provisions on abortion care standards and employer-provided dependent care arrangements.

Technology and data

17 actions

Shreve demonstrates consistent support for technology advancement, regulatory frameworks, and cybersecurity measures, with a focused skepticism limited to federal digital currency creation.

Civil liberties and government power

2 actions

Shreve consistently defends judicial authority as a counterweight to executive and legislative power and resists measures that would narrow courts' ability to enforce civil liberties protections.

Government accountability and transparency

56 actions

Shreve demonstrates a strong commitment to government accountability through support for legislative oversight mechanisms, executive branch accountability, and congressional checks on presidential power, despite occasional votes against certain disciplinary procedures.

Infrastructure and public investment

12 actions

Shreve supports federal investment in traditional infrastructure projects and public lands preservation but opposes measures that reduce regulatory oversight or financial accessibility for community-based infrastructure initiatives.

Activity ledger — most recent first

May 15, 2026

Shreve expressed support for the 2027 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, citing $27.5 million for an aviation maintenance hangar at Shelbyville Army Aviation Support Facility and $1.6 billion for two VA centers in central Indiana.

On the record

Mar 27, 2026

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 — This bill gives the President tools to protect American assets and enforce consequences against Western Hemisphere allies that seize U.S. property by restricting their vessels from U.S. ports.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 26, 2026

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act — This bill allocates federal spending to the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, representing a direct government expenditure that affects the overall budget.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Feb 9, 2026

Shreve spoke for one minute in the House about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar racing event scheduled for Washington in August to commemorate 250 years of American innovation, noting that IndyCar was born in his hometown of Indianapolis and reflecting Indiana's tradition of competitiveness and inventiveness.

On the record

Jan 20, 2026

Shreve addressed the House to congratulate Indiana University's football team on winning the national championship by defeating Miami 27-21.

On the record

Jan 14, 2026

Shreve addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss fraud and waste in government spending, stating that taxpayers expect Washington to treat their dollars with respect and that the government owes taxpayers accountability, stronger oversight, and closed loopholes.

On the record

Jan 8, 2026

Shreve stated that Indiana is receiving $207 million in first-year funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen rural healthcare statewide, supporting hospitals and emergency care in communities including Connersville, Richmond, Rush, Shelby, and Henry Counties.

On the record

Dec 16, 2025

Shreve reported that during his first year in office representing Indiana's Sixth District, his office handled approximately 50,000 constituent inquiries, assisted over 450 Hoosiers with federal agencies, recovered about $5 million for constituents, and passed six bills including the Build the Wall Act which was signed into law by President Trump.

On the record

Dec 11, 2025

Shreve addressed the House for one minute to celebrate Indiana University's Big Ten football championship victory over Ohio State and to congratulate Coach Cignetti and the team for advancing to the Rose Bowl.

On the record

Nov 20, 2025

Shreve commended air traffic controllers and FAA employees for their work during a 43-day government closure and stated his intention to secure funding to modernize air traffic control technology, invest in the next generation of controllers, and reduce bureaucratic processes.

On the record

Sep 19, 2025

Shreve reflected on his recent visit to Israel, during which he met with Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog, and Ambassador Mike Huckabee, visited the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, and toured the site of the Nova music festival attack.

On the record

Sep 11, 2025

Shreve introduced two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act: Amendment No. 269 directing a comprehensive review of interagency coordination for Department of Defense implementation of physical and cybersecurity standards for air, rail, and maritime infrastructure, and Amendment No. 270 directing the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran's and Hezbollah's operations in Latin America, both of which were unanimously passed.

On the record

Sep 4, 2025

Shreve reported on his Hoosier Heartland Tour across Indiana's Sixth District, during which he participated in 45 events, engaged with 1,800 constituents, discussed the working families tax cuts legislation, and met with community leaders including the Governor.

On the record

Jul 23, 2025

Shreve announced the kickoff of his Hoosier Heartland Tour to listen to constituents in Indiana's Sixth District, including local business owners, county sheriffs, airport representatives, and family farmers.

On the record

Jun 6, 2025

Shreve addressed the House for 1 minute to welcome the nonstop Aer Lingus flight service from Indianapolis International Airport to Dublin and noted its economic development significance for Indiana.

On the record

May 8, 2025

Shreve recognized Hoosier basketball player Braylon Mullins of Greenfield, Indiana, highlighting his achievements including leading Greenfield Central High School to a 23-4 record, averaging 33 points per game, setting a single-game scoring record of 52 points, and earning Indiana's Mr. Basketball award before beginning his collegiate career at UConn.

On the record

May 1, 2025

Shreve rose to recognize the hundreds of young Hoosiers who participated in the annual Special Olympics Indiana Youth Basketball Tournament and described the tournament's history, scope, and impact on youth with intellectual disabilities.

On the record

Mar 4, 2025

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources". — This bill enables Congress to exercise its constitutional oversight power by allowing votes to disapprove specific federal agency rules, reinforcing legislative checks on executive branch regulatory authority.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 24, 2025

SPUR Act — This bill advances small business economic opportunity by requiring federal agencies to track and report on contracts awarded to underrepresented small business owners, including veterans and disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 12, 2025

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill allows Congress to more easily overturn multiple regulations at once, which could reduce executive branch regulatory power but may also weaken the detailed scrutiny each regulation would normally receive.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Feb 12, 2025

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill allows Congress to more easily overturn multiple regulations at once, which could reduce executive branch regulatory power but may also weaken the detailed scrutiny each regulation would normally receive.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 22, 2025

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. — This bill would streamline environmental reviews to speed up forest management projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk through vegetation removal and forest thinning on public and tribal lands.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 21, 2025

MAPWaters Act of 2025 — This bill advances environmental stewardship by improving public access to information about federal waterways, which can help people better utilize and care for these natural resources.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 21, 2025

Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act — This bill directs federal resources toward constructing a public monument on the National Mall, representing a public investment in commemorative infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 16, 2025

Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act — This bill would make it easier to deny entry to and deport immigrants convicted of or admitting to certain violent crimes, particularly those involving women and children.

ImmigrationBorder policy↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 15, 2025

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States. — This bill would create a special tax rule for certain Taiwan residents earning U.S. income, potentially reducing federal tax revenue from this specific group.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 15, 2025

POWER Act of 2025 — This bill enables federal funding for utilities to combine power restoration with hazard mitigation improvements, increasing public investment in infrastructure resilience.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 14, 2025

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 — This bill restricts transgender girls and women from participating in school sports programs consistent with their gender identity, which some view as protecting opportunities for cisgender women while others view as limiting the civil rights and liberties of transgender students.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 14, 2025

Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 — This bill restricts transgender girls and women from participating in school sports programs consistent with their gender identity, which some view as protecting opportunities for cisgender women while others view as limiting the civil rights and liberties of transgender students.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted no

Jan 14, 2025

Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring federal agencies to publicly disclose detailed information about disaster assistance spending on a regular basis.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 13, 2025

Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act — This bill requires FEMA to study ways to reduce paperwork burdens on disaster applicants while reporting its findings to Congress, which increases oversight and transparency in federal disaster assistance processes.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 13, 2025

Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring a publicly-funded company to disclose executive compensation details to Congress and the public.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 9, 2025

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — This bill would protect Americans from prosecution by the International Criminal Court and use sanctions to deter foreign cooperation with ICC investigations, asserting U.S. sovereignty in national security matters.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 7, 2025

Laken Riley Act — This bill would require immigration authorities to detain immigrants arrested for certain theft-related crimes and allow states to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement decisions.

ImmigrationBorder policy↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 3, 2025

House roll call vote

Present

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