Tennessee
CJ

Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

R

U.S. Representative · Tennessee

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

949

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

949

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Fleischmann consistently supports measures to strengthen electoral integrity through citizenship verification requirements, ballot tracking systems, congressional election monitoring, and the removal of fraudulently elected officials while opposing foreign influence in electoral processes.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Fleischmann supports expansive criminal justice enforcement through stricter penalties for crime, enhanced law enforcement protections and resources, aggressive prosecution of trafficking and drug offenses, and hardened approaches to juvenile justice while opposing accountability measures that constrain police authority.

Fiscal policy

88 actions

Fleischmann demonstrates a pro-fiscal conservative orientation by supporting measures that expand presidential spending authority, increase tax revenue through expanded Social Security participation, and maintain federal spending allocations while favoring mechanisms that enhance executive control over government expenditures.

Healthcare

35 actions

Fleischmann supports healthcare expansion through increased funding for rural and underserved populations, disease research and prevention initiatives, veteran healthcare access, and healthcare transparency measures.

Education

27 actions

Fleischmann supports education initiatives that emphasize career readiness, workforce development, institutional accountability, and targeted funding for underserved populations including veterans and rural communities.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Fleischmann demonstrates consistent support for pro-business economic policies that prioritize trade liberalization, regulatory reduction, and small business capital access, while opposing labor regulations that expand worker protections and collective bargaining rights.

Environment and energy

168 actions

Fleischmann supports localized environmental conservation efforts like invasive species control and wildfire management while opposing broader regulatory frameworks for ocean protection, water quality standards, and extraction limitations.

Immigration

53 actions

Fleischmann consistently opposes expansive immigration policies and supports restrictive enforcement measures including stricter deportation procedures, enhanced border security, and limitations on asylum access, while opposing provisions that would expand legal immigration pathways or provide protected status to immigrant populations.

National security and foreign policy

185 actions

Fleischmann demonstrates consistent support for robust national security measures, including sanctions and financial restrictions on adversarial regimes like Iran and China, enhanced defense infrastructure for coastal and aviation security, counterterrorism and financial intelligence sharing mechanisms, and strategic initiatives to counter authoritarian influence abroad.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Fleischmann demonstrates consistent support for civil rights protections across religious freedom, antisemitism prevention, Second Amendment rights, and safeguards against political violence, while opposing restrictions on legislative speech even when framed as accountability measures.

Social policy

24 actions

Fleischmann demonstrates support for social policies that prioritize vulnerable populations including veterans, homeless individuals, children in care systems, and Native American families, while also backing measures to protect youth from harm and expand social safety net benefits.

Technology and data

34 actions

Fleischmann supports technology sector advancement through regulatory modernization, digital asset innovation, consumer data protections, and infrastructure investment while maintaining appropriate federal oversight of emerging technologies and cybersecurity.

Civil liberties and government power

6 actions

Fleischmann demonstrates a pro-civil liberties orientation by consistently supporting measures that constrain government surveillance powers, protect electronic privacy from state intrusion, and limit government censorship authority while advancing transparency.

Government accountability and transparency

137 actions

Fleischmann consistently supports measures that strengthen congressional oversight of executive branch regulatory decisions and enhance legislative accountability mechanisms, while opposing transparency measures that create public records of individual accountability.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Fleischmann supports federal investment in infrastructure projects spanning national parks, transit planning, energy generation, broadband expansion, and space exploration, reflecting a consistent commitment to public sector-funded development of physical and technological systems.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Sep 3, 2025

Fleischmann presented the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development bill to the House floor, stating it provides $57.3 billion to support national security, the economy, and energy dominance, including $25.3 billion for the National Nuclear Security Administration and support for nuclear technologies and fossil fuel resources.

On the record

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

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.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ 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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