Illinois
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Jonathan L. Jackson

D

U.S. Representative · Illinois

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

960

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

960

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

17 actions

Jackson's voting pattern on electoral integrity reflects competing priorities between expanding election transparency and observer access while opposing citizenship verification requirements and voting eligibility restrictions.

Criminal justice

49 actions

Jackson demonstrates support for drug enforcement and human trafficking initiatives while opposing measures that expand criminal penalties, reduce accountability protections, or increase juvenile prosecution authority, reflecting a selective approach to criminal justice that prioritizes certain enforcement areas while resisting broader punitive expansions.

Fiscal policy

88 actions

Jackson's fiscal policy votes reflect support for revenue-enhancing measures and government spending on social programs alongside opposition to spending reduction mechanisms, indicating a preference for maintained or expanded federal expenditures.

Healthcare

34 actions

Jackson's healthcare votes reflect competing priorities, supporting federal expansion of healthcare services and research funding while opposing certain federal emergency powers and vaccine requirements for medical workers.

Education

29 actions

Jackson opposes expanding parental control and employer-based training opportunities while supporting pregnancy support resources, but his pattern of opposing measures that advance educational access and planning suggests a ideological position skeptical of certain education expansion mechanisms.

Economy and labor

48 actions

Jackson demonstrates a consistent commitment to expanding access to capital and economic opportunity for small businesses and workers while supporting organized labor protections and strategic government intervention in supply chain resilience.

Environment and energy

167 actions

Jackson's voting pattern on environmental and energy issues reveals inconsistency, with support for specific conservation measures and pollution reduction efforts offset by votes against strengthening regulatory enforcement and clean air protections.

Immigration

53 actions

Jackson's immigration votes reflect opposition to restrictive deportation measures and asylum restrictions while also opposing various border enforcement and immigrant detention proposals, suggesting skepticism toward both restrictive and enforcement-focused immigration policies.

National security and foreign policy

189 actions

Jackson's national security voting pattern is inconsistent, supporting most defense and counterterrorism measures while opposing select Iran sanctions and transparency initiatives that appear substantively similar to bills he backed.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Jackson's voting pattern on civil rights and liberties reflects competing priorities between protecting individual expression and speech rights while also supporting identity-based protections and anti-discrimination measures.

Social policy

24 actions

Jackson demonstrates strong support for social policy expansions that enhance veterans' benefits, strengthen child welfare protections, and increase support for vulnerable populations including homeless veterans, Native American families, and Social Security beneficiaries.

Technology and data

34 actions

Jackson consistently supports technology advancement and consumer protection through regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with oversight, data privacy safeguards, and federal coordination of digital infrastructure.

Civil liberties and government power

8 actions

Jackson's votes on this pillar reflect conflicting priorities between privacy protections and concerns about judicial or transparency-based constraints on government power.

Government accountability and transparency

140 actions

Jackson voted against multiple bills advancing government transparency and accountability while supporting measures that limit oversight mechanisms, demonstrating opposition to strengthening governmental accountability structures.

Infrastructure and public investment

29 actions

Jackson demonstrates strong support for federal public investment across diverse infrastructure sectors including transportation, utilities, broadband, water systems, and space exploration, with occasional opposition to specific land transfer mechanisms.

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 no

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 no

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 no

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 no

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 no

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

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

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 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 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
Not voting

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
Not voting

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 no

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 yes

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