Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
16 actionsDean opposes restrictive voting requirements and citizenship-based electoral measures, viewing electoral integrity through the lens of voting access and inclusion rather than citizenship verification or voter eligibility barriers.
Criminal justice
50 actionsDean demonstrates a pro-criminal justice orientation focused on drug enforcement, victim protection, police accountability measures, and officer welfare while opposing policies that expand criminal penalties, juvenile prosecution, or immigration consequences for non-violent offenses.
Fiscal policy
90 actionsDean opposes procedural constraints on fiscal deliberation and spending authority, preferring to vote directly on substantive appropriations rather than procedural frameworks that limit legislative flexibility on budget decisions.
Healthcare
34 actionsDean supports expansive federal healthcare investments in public health research, rural access, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and vulnerable populations including children, veterans, and firefighters, while opposing market-based cost transparency and payment reform measures.
Education
27 actionsDean supports education policies that emphasize workforce development, institutional accountability, and targeted funding for underserved student populations including veterans and rural communities, while opposing measures that restrict student debt relief and education accessibility.
Economy and labor
49 actionsDean consistently supports policies that facilitate small business growth, expand access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs, and strengthen domestic economic resilience through targeted government intervention.
Environment and energy
167 actionsDean demonstrates strong support for environmental protection through advocacy for ecosystem preservation, invasive species management, climate-related research, and pollution controls, while consistently opposing measures that would facilitate fossil fuel development or weaken environmental safeguards on public lands.
Immigration
53 actionsDean consistently opposed restrictive immigration enforcement measures while supporting pathways for legal status and family reunification, reflecting a progressive stance that prioritizes humanitarian protections and accessibility for immigrants over enforcement-focused policies.
National security and foreign policy
189 actionsDean supports robust national security measures including sanctions enforcement, defense infrastructure improvements, and international intelligence sharing, while opposing certain humanitarian carve-outs and symbolic gestures that she may view as constraining security objectives.
Civil rights and liberties
46 actionsDean demonstrates strong support for civil rights protections focused on combating discrimination against marginalized communities, defending democratic participation from violence, and advancing tribal sovereignty, while opposing measures that would expand gun rights or protect religious exemptions from civil rights enforcement.
Social policy
24 actionsDean consistently supports expansive social policy that strengthens protections and benefits for vulnerable populations, including veterans, children in state care, Native American families, foster youth, and low-income seniors relying on Social Security.
Technology and data
34 actionsDean supports robust federal oversight and consumer protection in technology policy, consistently backing regulations that strengthen data privacy safeguards, require corporate transparency about data collection, restrict misuse of personal information, and enhance cybersecurity standards, while opposing deregulatory approaches to emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies and satellite licensing.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsDean's votes on civil liberties reflect inconsistent priorities, alternating between protecting privacy from government surveillance and resisting constraints on government power over speech and information disclosure.
Government accountability and transparency
139 actionsDean supports transparency mechanisms that create public records of institutional accountability but opposes legislative oversight tools that would expand Congress's direct review and veto power over executive branch decisions.
Infrastructure and public investment
29 actionsDean consistently supports federal investment in public infrastructure across diverse domains including transportation, water systems, broadband expansion, parks and historic preservation, and advanced research initiatives, reflecting a broad commitment to government-funded infrastructure development and modernization.
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.
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.
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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