Maria Cantwell

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

• Technology

  Extensive record

  Cantwell's profile cites 132 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 3 documented commitments.

  132 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Advancing Science and Technology — Senator Cantwell prioritizes funding and policies that promote scientific research, technological innovation, and robust communications infrastructure across various federal agencies.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “technology advancing science technology”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Reauthorize Key Science Agencies
    • Member website: cantwell.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “technology reauthorize key science agencies”
  • Protect consumers from deceptive AI-generated content
    • Member website: cantwell.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “technology protect consumers deceptive ai-generated”
  • Boost AI Innovation and Training
    • Member website: cantwell.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “technology boost innovation training”

  The record (133)

  • Bill authoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-03
  • Bill cosponsoredSmall Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
  • Bill cosponsoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
  • Bill authoredSmall Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2024Latest action 2024-08-01
  • Bill cosponsoredAdvancing Quantum Manufacturing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-08
  • Bill cosponsoredFuture of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill cosponsoredNSF AI Education Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-02
  • Bill authoredNASA Transition Authorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-18

• Agriculture & rural

  Extensive record

  Cantwell's profile cites 27 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  27 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Support for Native American Tribes — Senator Cantwell consistently champions legislation that strengthens tribal sovereignty, facilitates land transfers, and improves critical services for Native American communities.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural native tribes”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Transfer Lands to Native American Tribes
    • Member website: cantwell.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural transfer lands native”

  The record (27)

  • Bill authoredQuinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActLatest action 2026-10-05
  • Bill authoredQuinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActLatest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill authoredLower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActLatest action 2026-09-14
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2025-05-05
  • Bill authoredParity for Tribal Law Enforcement ActLatest action 2024-09-18
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2026-05-12
  • Bill authoredSpokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation ActLatest action 2019-12-20
  • Bill authoredPuyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023Latest action 2024-04-19

• Infrastructure

  Substantial record

  Cantwell's profile cites 16 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  16 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Modernizing Transportation Systems — Senator Cantwell advocates for improving safety, efficiency, and resilience within air, rail, and other transportation networks, including critical infrastructure updates.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “infrastructure modernizing transportation systems”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Enhance Aviation Safety and Oversight
    • Member website: cantwell.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “infrastructure enhance aviation safety oversight”

  The record (17)

  • Bill authoredAviation Automation and Human Factors Safety Act of 2019Latest action 2019-10-24
  • Bill authoredFAA Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-02-29
  • Bill cosponsoredAviation Workforce Development ActLatest action 2025-05-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week" and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, injuries, and derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.Latest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.Latest action 2022-09-27
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission.Latest action 2026-04-28
  • Bill cosponsoredPIPELINE Safety Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-04
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries, reduce derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.Latest action 2023-09-21

• Environment & energy

  Substantial record

  Cantwell's profile cites 9 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  9 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Protecting Natural Resources — Senator Cantwell actively supports legislation aimed at conserving public lands, managing natural resources responsibly, and reauthorizing programs for environmental protection.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy protecting natural resources”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Strengthen Climate and Weather Preparedness
    • Member website: cantwell.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy strengthen climate weather”

  The record (9)

  • Bill authoredWildfire Management Technology Advancement Act of 2018Latest action 2018-12-19
  • Bill authoredFire Ready Nation Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-15
  • Bill authoredWeather Act Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-18
  • Bill cosponsoredFIRE Cancer Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredNOAA Weather Radio Modernization ActLatest action 2025-07-31
  • Bill cosponsoredWeather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-28
  • Bill authoredFire Ready Nation Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-17
  • Bill authoredFire Ready Nation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-11

• Health care

  Substantial record

  Cantwell's profile cites 8 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  8 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Champion Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act
    • Member website: cantwell.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care champion opioid overdose”

  The record (8)

  • Bill authoredOpioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement ActLatest action 2024-12-18
  • Bill authoredOpioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement ActLatest action 2025-07-28
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.Latest action 2025-04-29
  • Bill authoredFatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-20
  • Bill cosponsoredPublic Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-08
  • Bill authoredFatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-23
  • Bill authoredFly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020Latest action 2020-09-17
  • Bill authoredFly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021Latest action 2021-12-17

• Economy & jobs

  No records matched yet

  Cantwell has stated a position on enhancing consumer and market integrity, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.

  Go deeper on economy & jobs

  Their stated view

  • Enhancing Consumer and Market Integrity — Senator Cantwell works on legislation to ensure fair commerce practices, consumer protections, and transparency within key economic sectors, including supply chains.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs enhancing consumer market”

What Cantwell 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

   Native Americans

   Support for Native American Tribes

   Senator Cantwell consistently champions legislation that strengthens tribal sovereignty, facilitates land transfers, and improves critical services for Native American communities.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “native native tribes”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
2. 02

   Technology

   Advancing Science and Technology

   Senator Cantwell prioritizes funding and policies that promote scientific research, technological innovation, and robust communications infrastructure across various federal agencies.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “technology advancing science technology”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
3. 03

   Environment

   Protecting Natural Resources

   Senator Cantwell actively supports legislation aimed at conserving public lands, managing natural resources responsibly, and reauthorizing programs for environmental protection.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “environment protecting natural resources”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
4. 04

   Transportation

   Modernizing Transportation Systems

   Senator Cantwell advocates for improving safety, efficiency, and resilience within air, rail, and other transportation networks, including critical infrastructure updates.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “transportation modernizing transportation systems”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
5. 05

   Economy

   Enhancing Consumer and Market Integrity

   Senator Cantwell works on legislation to ensure fair commerce practices, consumer protections, and transparency within key economic sectors, including supply chains.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “economy enhancing consumer market integrity”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN