Texas
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Beth Van Duyne

R

U.S. Representative · Texas

Last updated

May 13, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

946

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

946

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Van Duyne demonstrates strong support for electoral integrity measures focused on citizenship verification, ballot tracking transparency, and election monitoring oversight while opposing voting access expansion to non-citizens.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Van Duyne supports tough-on-crime policies that prioritize law enforcement capabilities, enhanced penalties for criminal conduct, and victim protection while backing measures that strengthen officer safety and operational authority.

Fiscal policy

84 actions

Van Duyne demonstrates mixed fiscal policy preferences, supporting spending reduction tools and revenue-enhancing measures while opposing debt ceiling increases, reflecting a conservative orientation toward discretionary spending cuts that conflicts with her support for some government appropriations and procedural spending votes.

Healthcare

35 actions

Van Duyne demonstrates support for healthcare expansion through backing increased funding for disease research, rural and veteran healthcare access, maternal and child health initiatives, and cost transparency measures.

Education

27 actions

Van Duyne supports education policies that emphasize workforce development, institutional accountability, and direct support for specific student populations like veterans and rural learners, while opposing broad federal debt forgiveness and curriculum focused on ideological critique.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Van Duyne prioritizes deregulation and market-driven economic approaches, supporting measures that reduce business compliance burdens and regulatory constraints while opposing labor protections, union expansion, and programs targeting underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Environment and energy

168 actions

Van Duyne opposes environmental regulations and federal research initiatives on ecosystem threats while supporting infrastructure development and streamlined permitting that prioritizes energy and extraction projects over protective oversight.

Immigration

53 actions

Van Duyne consistently opposes expansive immigration policies and supports stricter enforcement measures, including enhanced deportation procedures, increased border security protocols, and limitations on asylum access and immigrant accommodations.

National security and foreign policy

185 actions

Van Duyne demonstrates strong support for national security measures that prioritize counterterrorism financing, maritime and aviation defense, strategic containment of adversarial regimes like Iran and China, and enhanced information-sharing capabilities among security agencies.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Van Duyne demonstrates strong support for civil rights protections focused on religious freedom, safety from discrimination and violence, Second Amendment rights, and parental involvement in education while opposing restrictions on legislative speech.

Social policy

24 actions

Van Duyne demonstrates strong support for social policies that benefit veterans, children in state care, and vulnerable families, while opposing expansions of broad-based entitlement programs and regulatory consumer protections.

Technology and data

34 actions

Van Duyne supports technology advancement through regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with consumer protections, data security, and infrastructure development while maintaining American competitiveness against foreign adversaries.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Van Duyne demonstrates support for civil liberties through backing measures that restrict government censorship authority and promote transparency regarding executive branch decisions.

Government accountability and transparency

137 actions

Van Duyne supports government accountability and transparency measures that enhance legislative oversight of executive actions, require public disclosure of government records and agency decision-making processes, and strengthen congressional authority to review and constrain regulatory decisions by unelected officials.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Van Duyne supports public investment in infrastructure projects that serve economic development, preservation, and technological advancement, though she opposes measures that reduce financial burdens on communities through extended repayment terms for essential services.

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 no

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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