U.S. Senator · D · Delaware
Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 513 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 149
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.
Health care
Extensive record
Rochester's work here shows up as 31 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
31 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Supporting Maternal Health Outcomes
- Lowering Medicare Costs
The record (27)
- Bill authoredOptimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-11
- 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 authoredMedicare Cost Cap Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- 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 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 cosponsoredMaternal Health Pandemic Response ActLatest action 2026-05-18
- 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 authoredAdvancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health ActLatest action 2024-05-10
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Rochester's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 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.
- 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work
The record (27)
- 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 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 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 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 authoredReimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-22
- Bill authoredHonoring the life and legacy of Dr. Terrance Newton.Latest action 2022-04-04
- Bill authoredCoverage for COVID–19 Treatment Act of 2020Latest action 2020-04-21
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Rochester's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Improving Water Infrastructure
The record (26)
- 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 authoredDelaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-16
- Bill authoredMaximizing Transportation Efficiency ActLatest action 2026-01-27
- Bill authoredBuild HUBS ActLatest action 2026-01-14
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-14
- 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
Education
Extensive record
Rochester's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on education
Commitments tracked here
- Investing in Education and Skills
The record (27)
- Bill authoredReimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredWorkforce of the Future Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-03
- Bill authoredSimple FAFSA Act of 2017Latest action 2017-11-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2026-04-22
- Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredNational Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-11
- Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-22
Housing
Extensive record
Rochester's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Expanding Affordable Housing
The record (26)
- Bill cosponsoredHousing Supply and Affordability ActLatest action 2026-03-05
- Bill authoredPermanent Housing Affordability ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredAccelerating Home Building Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-21
- Bill authoredHousing Supply Frameworks ActLatest action 2025-04-03
- Bill authoredKnow Who Owns Your Home Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredReducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing ActLatest action 2024-06-04
- Bill authoredSupply CHAINS ActLatest action 2023-02-10
- Bill authoredBuilding Resilient Supply Chains ActLatest action 2023-02-10
Agriculture & rural
Substantial record
Rochester's work here shows up as 18 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
18 bills
Go deeper on agriculture & rural
Commitments tracked here
- Protecting Farmers from 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 authoredSNAP BACK Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-29
- Bill authoredHealthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification ActLatest action 2023-09-26
- Bill authoredOH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-28
- Bill authoredTrade Assistance for Farmers Act of 2019Latest action 2019-05-14
- Bill authoredTrade Assistance for Farmers Act of 2018Latest action 2018-08-01
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.
- 01Health
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.
- 02Labor 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.
- 03Economy
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.
- 04Housing
Addressing Housing Affordability
Champions policies designed to increase the supply of affordable housing, reduce housing costs, and prevent homelessness across the nation.
- 05Environment
Protecting Environmental Resources
Focuses on legislation to improve air and water quality, enhance infrastructure resilience against climate impacts, and conserve natural resources.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Health
Supporting Maternal Health Outcomes
Works to optimize postpartum outcomes and improve maternal health through various legislative initiatives.
Where it stands: Senator Blunt Rochester sponsored the 'Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026' on 2026-05-11, which was subsequently referred to the Committee on Finance and remains pending.
On the record: 13 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredOptimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-11
- 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 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 cosponsoredMaternal Health Pandemic Response ActLatest action 2026-05-18
- 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 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 authoredAdvancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health ActLatest action 2024-05-10
- Bill authoredExpressing support for the designation of the week of July 19 through July 25, 2022, as "Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week", and supporting the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions as they affect Black individuals.Latest action 2022-07-13
- Housing
Expanding Affordable Housing
Advocates for legislation like the Permanent Housing Affordability Act and the Accelerating Home Building Act to increase housing supply and reduce costs.
Where it stands: Senator Blunt Rochester has sponsored the Permanent Housing Affordability Act and the Accelerating Home Building Act of 2025, which are both currently pending in the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in the current 119th Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredHousing Supply and Affordability ActLatest action 2026-03-05
- Bill authoredHousing Supply and Affordability ActLatest action 2024-01-30
- Bill authoredHousing Supply and Affordability ActLatest action 2021-03-23
- Bill authoredPermanent Housing Affordability ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredAccelerating Home Building Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-21
- Bill authoredHousing Supply Frameworks ActLatest action 2025-04-03
- Bill authoredKnow Who Owns Your Home Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredReducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing ActLatest action 2024-06-04
- Health
Lowering Medicare Costs
Supports capping Medicare costs to make healthcare more affordable for seniors and individuals relying on the program.
Where it stands: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester sponsored the 'Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026' which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance, indicating an active legislative effort aligned with the promise.
On the record: 18 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredMedicare Cost Cap Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- 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 cosponsoredVeterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-25
- Bill authoredPermanent Housing Affordability ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredRestoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-04
- Bill cosponsoredBack-to-School Supplies Affordability ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredNancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage ActLatest action 2025-01-30
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Health Care and Lowering Costs ActLatest action 2025-07-30
- Education
Investing in Education and Skills
Champions legislation to reimagine education and skills training through unified longitudinal talent systems, preparing individuals for the workforce.
Where it stands: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester sponsored the 'Reimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026' in the current Congress, which has been referred to committee, directly aligning with the promise's language.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredReimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredWorkforce of the Future Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-03
- Bill authoredSimple FAFSA Act of 2017Latest action 2017-11-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2026-04-22
- Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredNational Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-11
- Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-22
- Environment
Improving Water Infrastructure
Promotes initiatives like the Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act to enhance public water systems and environmental protection.
Where it stands: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester sponsored the Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026, which is currently referred to committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 authoredDelaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-16
- Bill authoredMaximizing Transportation Efficiency ActLatest action 2026-01-27
- Bill authoredBuild HUBS ActLatest action 2026-01-14
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-14
- 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
- Agriculture
Protecting Farmers from Disasters
Supports the Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act to provide assistance and resilience for agricultural producers.
Where it stands: Senator Blunt Rochester sponsored the Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act (S. 4930) on 2026-07-23, which directly matches the promise and is currently pending in committee.
On the record: 18 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 authoredSNAP BACK Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-29
- Bill authoredHealthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification ActLatest action 2023-09-26
- Bill authoredOH SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-28
- Bill authoredTrade Assistance for Farmers Act of 2019Latest action 2019-05-14
- Bill authoredTrade Assistance for Farmers Act of 2018Latest action 2018-08-01
- Labor and Employment
Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work
Advocates for recognizing the significance of equal pay and addressing the disparity in wages, particularly for Black women.
Where it stands: Senator Blunt Rochester sponsored a concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women on 2026-07-21, which is currently referred to committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 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 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 authoredReimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredImmersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-22
- Bill authoredHonoring the life and legacy of Dr. Terrance Newton.Latest action 2022-04-04
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