Lisa Blunt Rochester

Issue by issue

The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Rochester puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.

• Economy & jobs

  Extensive record

  Rochester's profile cites 60 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  60 bills

  Go deeper on economy & jobs

  Their stated view

  • Boosting Workforce Development — Supports initiatives that invest in education, career and technical training, and skills development to prepare the American workforce for future economic demands.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs boosting workforce development”
  • Promoting Economic Equity — Works to address systemic disparities in wages, particularly for women and Black women, and to ensure fair economic opportunities for all Americans.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs promoting economic equity”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work
    • Member website: bluntrochester.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs ensuring equal pay”

  The record (60)

  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.Latest action 2025-07-10
  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.Latest action 2026-07-21
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.Latest action 2026-06-23
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.Latest action 2026-04-16
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, pre-K through 12th grade and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.Latest action 2025-05-21
  • Bill cosponsoredSpecial Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-08
  • Bill cosponsoredRight to IVF Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-23
  • Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-22

• Education

  Extensive record

  Rochester's profile cites 59 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  59 bills

  Go deeper on education

  Commitments tracked here

  • Investing in Education and Skills
    • Member website: bluntrochester.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “education investing education skills”

  The record (60)

  • Bill authoredReimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the importance of career and technical education ("CTE") educators and work-based learning coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE, preparing students for success in the workplace, the classroom, and in life, and supporting dynamic workforce pipelines that enable the United States to grow and lead in critical economic sectors.Latest action 2026-02-26
  • Bill authoredSimple FAFSA Act of 2017Latest action 2017-11-16
  • Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-11
  • Bill authoredWorkforce of the Future Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-03
  • Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-22
  • Bill authoredNational Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19

• Housing

  Extensive record

  Rochester's profile cites 45 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  45 bills

  Go deeper on housing

  Their stated view

  • Addressing Housing Affordability — Champions policies designed to increase the supply of affordable housing, reduce housing costs, and prevent homelessness across the nation.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “housing addressing housing affordability”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Expanding Affordable Housing
    • Member website: bluntrochester.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “housing expanding affordable housing”

  The record (45)

  • Bill authoredHousing Supply and Affordability ActLatest action 2021-03-23
  • Bill authoredHousing Supply and Affordability ActLatest action 2024-01-30
  • Bill cosponsoredHousing Supply and Affordability ActLatest action 2026-03-05
  • Bill authoredHousing Supply Frameworks ActLatest action 2025-04-03
  • Bill authoredPermanent Housing Affordability ActLatest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill authoredAccelerating Home Building Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-21
  • Bill cosponsoredHelping More Families Save ActLatest action 2025-03-11
  • Bill authoredReducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing ActLatest action 2024-06-04

• Environment & energy

  Extensive record

  Rochester's profile cites 37 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  37 bills

  Go deeper on environment & energy

  Their stated view

  • Protecting Environmental Resources — Focuses on legislation to improve air and water quality, enhance infrastructure resilience against climate impacts, and conserve natural resources.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy protecting environmental resources”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Improving Water Infrastructure
    • Member website: bluntrochester.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy improving water infrastructure”

  The record (37)

  • Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-07
  • Bill authoredShoreline Health Oversight, Restoration, Resilience, and Enhancement ActLatest action 2022-02-14
  • Bill cosponsoredSarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety ActLatest action 2025-03-11
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that climate change is real.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredGREEN Streets ActLatest action 2025-09-18
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".Latest action 2026-09-17

• Health care

  Extensive record

  Rochester's profile cites 33 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.

  33 bills

  Go deeper on health care

  Their stated view

  • Strengthening Healthcare Access — Advocates for legislation aimed at reducing healthcare costs, improving patient protections, and expanding access to medical services, including reproductive health and maternal care.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care strengthening healthcare access”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Supporting Maternal Health Outcomes
    • Member website: bluntrochester.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care maternal health outcomes”
  • Lowering Medicare Costs
    • Member website: bluntrochester.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care lowering medicare costs”

  The record (33)

  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.Latest action 2026-04-16
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".Latest action 2026-01-13
  • Bill authoredMedicare Cost Cap Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill authoredOptimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-11
  • Bill cosponsoredChiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-16
  • Bill authoredStrengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs ActLatest action 2019-05-20
  • Bill authoredPermanent Housing Affordability ActLatest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill authoredHousing Supply and Affordability ActLatest action 2024-01-30

• Agriculture & rural

  Substantial record

  Rochester's profile cites 18 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  18 bills

  Go deeper on agriculture & rural

  Commitments tracked here

  • Protecting Farmers from Disasters
    • Member website: bluntrochester.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural protecting farmers disasters”

  The record (18)

  • Bill authoredFarmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) ActLatest action 2026-07-23
  • Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill authoredFood Assurance and Security ActLatest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredHot Rotisserie Chicken ActLatest action 2026-04-21
  • Bill cosponsoredKeep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-29
  • Bill cosponsoredFARM AI Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-21
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Latest action 2025-11-03
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".Latest action 2025-10-06

What Rochester stands for

The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.

1. 01

   Health

   Strengthening Healthcare Access

   Advocates for legislation aimed at reducing healthcare costs, improving patient protections, and expanding access to medical services, including reproductive health and maternal care.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “health strengthening healthcare access”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
2. 02

   Labor and Employment

   Boosting Workforce Development

   Supports initiatives that invest in education, career and technical training, and skills development to prepare the American workforce for future economic demands.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “labor employment boosting workforce development”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
3. 03

   Economy

   Promoting Economic Equity

   Works to address systemic disparities in wages, particularly for women and Black women, and to ensure fair economic opportunities for all Americans.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “economy promoting economic equity”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
4. 04

   Housing

   Addressing Housing Affordability

   Champions policies designed to increase the supply of affordable housing, reduce housing costs, and prevent homelessness across the nation.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “housing addressing housing affordability”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
5. 05

   Environment

   Protecting Environmental Resources

   Focuses on legislation to improve air and water quality, enhance infrastructure resilience against climate impacts, and conserve natural resources.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “environment protecting environmental resources”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN