Pennsylvania
MD

Madeleine Dean

D

U.S. Representative · Pennsylvania

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

958

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

958

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean'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 actions

Dean 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 actions

Dean 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.

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 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 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
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
Not voting

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