U.S. Senator · D · Washington
Maria Cantwell
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 511 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 114
Issue by issue
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 work here shows up as 57 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 3 documented commitments.
57 bills
Go deeper on technology
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.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect consumers from deceptive AI-generated content
- Boost AI Innovation and Training
- Reauthorize Key Science Agencies
The record (78)
- 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 authoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-03
- Bill cosponsoredWeather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill authoredSmall Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2024Latest action 2024-08-01
- Bill authoredFuture of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.Latest action 2026-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredNASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-04
Agriculture & rural
Extensive record
Cantwell's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Transfer Lands to Native American Tribes
The record (19)
- Bill authoredQuinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredLower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActLatest action 2026-05-20
- 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 cosponsoredTruth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill authoredParity for Tribal Law Enforcement ActLatest action 2024-09-18
- Bill authoredPuyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023Latest action 2024-04-19
- Bill authoredPuyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2022Latest action 2022-09-22
- Bill authoredA bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.Latest action 2023-01-05
Infrastructure
Substantial record
Cantwell's work here shows up as 16 bills authored or cosponsored, tied 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance Aviation Safety and Oversight
The record (16)
- Bill authoredAviation Automation and Human Factors Safety Act of 2019Latest action 2019-10-24
- Bill cosponsoredAviation Workforce Development ActLatest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredFAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
- 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 20 through September 26, 2021, 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 2021-09-23
- Bill authoredForeign Civil Aviation Authority Assistance Act of 2020Latest action 2020-06-15
- 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 cosponsoredSport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
Health care
Substantial record
Cantwell's work here shows up as 8 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
8 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Champion Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act
The record (7)
- 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 authoredFly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020Latest action 2020-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-08
- Bill authoredFatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-20
- Bill authoredFatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-23
- Bill authoredFly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021Latest action 2021-12-17
Environment & energy
Substantial record
Cantwell's work here shows up as 8 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
8 bills
Go deeper on environment & energy
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.
Commitments tracked here
- Strengthen Climate and Weather Preparedness
The record (8)
- Bill authoredFire Ready Nation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-11
- Bill authoredWeather Act Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredFire Ready Nation Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-17
- Bill authoredNational Weather Service Communications Improvement ActLatest action 2023-12-22
- Bill authoredFire Ready Nation Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-15
- Bill authoredWildfire Management Technology Advancement Act of 2018Latest action 2018-12-19
- Bill cosponsoredWeather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill cosponsoredNOAA Weather Radio Modernization ActLatest action 2025-07-31
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.
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.
- 01Native 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.
- 02Technology
Advancing Science and Technology
Senator Cantwell prioritizes funding and policies that promote scientific research, technological innovation, and robust communications infrastructure across various federal agencies.
- 03Environment
Protecting Natural Resources
Senator Cantwell actively supports legislation aimed at conserving public lands, managing natural resources responsibly, and reauthorizing programs for environmental protection.
- 04Transportation
Modernizing Transportation Systems
Senator Cantwell advocates for improving safety, efficiency, and resilience within air, rail, and other transportation networks, including critical infrastructure updates.
- 05Economy
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.
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.
- Environment
Strengthen Climate and Weather Preparedness
Senator Cantwell has introduced or championed legislation aimed at improving national readiness for extreme weather events and natural disasters, including the Fire Ready Nation Act and the Weather Act Reauthorization Act.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes were found in the provided congressional records, indicating no active legislative action has been taken on this promise during her current term.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFire Ready Nation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-11
- Bill authoredWeather Act Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredFire Ready Nation Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-17
- Bill authoredNational Weather Service Communications Improvement ActLatest action 2023-12-22
- Bill authoredFire Ready Nation Act of 2022Latest action 2022-12-15
- Bill authoredWildfire Management Technology Advancement Act of 2018Latest action 2018-12-19
- Bill cosponsoredWeather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill cosponsoredNOAA Weather Radio Modernization ActLatest action 2025-07-31
- Technology
Protect consumers from deceptive AI-generated content
Senator Cantwell advocates for legislation to combat misinformation and safeguard consumers from manipulated digital content, specifically targeting AI-generated deepfakes.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes related to this promise have been found in Senator Cantwell's congressional records.
On the record: 7 bills
See the 7 records behind this
- Bill authoredContent Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-11
- Bill authoredContent Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-09
- Bill authoredConsumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredConsumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022Latest action 2022-05-11
- Bill authoredInternet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011Latest action 2011-01-25
- Bill authoredCOVID–19 Consumer Protection ActLatest action 2020-12-20
- Bill cosponsoredEnergy Consumer Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-21
- Transportation
Enhance Aviation Safety and Oversight
Senator Cantwell champions legislation to improve aviation safety protocols, including measures to review FAA SMS compliance and ensure safe operations in shared airspace. She has recently introduced legislation like the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S.1939).
Where it stands: Despite mention of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S.1939) in the promise description, no matching sponsorships or votes from Senator Cantwell are found, indicating no active legislative vehicle.
On the record: 16 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredAviation Automation and Human Factors Safety Act of 2019Latest action 2019-10-24
- Bill cosponsoredAviation Workforce Development ActLatest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredFAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
- 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 20 through September 26, 2021, 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 2021-09-23
- Bill authoredForeign Civil Aviation Authority Assistance Act of 2020Latest action 2020-06-15
- 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 cosponsoredSport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
- Health
Champion Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act
Senator Cantwell sponsored the Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act to improve data collection related to opioid overdoses. The promise currently mentions an additional act, 'Fatal Overdose Reduction Act', for which no supporting evidence was provided.
Where it stands: Senator Cantwell sponsored S. 2025, the Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act, which was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on 2025-07-28.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 authoredOpioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement ActLatest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredFly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020Latest action 2020-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredPublic Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-08
- Bill authoredFatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-20
- Bill authoredFatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-23
- Bill authoredFly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021Latest action 2021-12-17
- Technology
Boost AI Innovation and Training
Senator Cantwell supports initiatives such as the Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act and the NSF AI Education Act to foster AI development and workforce training.
Where it stands: Senator Cantwell sponsored the NSF AI Education Act of 2024 and cosponsored the NSF AI Education Act of 2026, which is currently in committee, and also cosponsored the Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026, which has an active status.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredSmall Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill authoredSmall Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2024Latest action 2024-08-01
- Bill authoredFuture of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill cosponsoredPalliative Care and Hospice Education and Training ActLatest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredApprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2014Latest action 2014-09-11
- Bill cosponsoredNSF AI Education Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-02
- Bill cosponsoredFuture of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredQuinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Technology
Reauthorize Key Science Agencies
Senator Cantwell consistently supports reauthorization for critical science agencies, including the NASA Transition Authorization Act and the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, to ensure continued research and development.
Where it stands: Senator Cantwell has sponsored the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S.4908, 118th Congress) and the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2024 (S.5042, 118th Congress), which are currently referred to committee, and cosponsored the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S.388, 119th Congress) which has been favorably reported out of committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
- Bill authoredNational Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-03
- Bill cosponsoredWeather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.Latest action 2026-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredNASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill authoredWeather Act Reauthorization Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredMaritime Administration Reauthorization Act of 2022Latest action 2021-11-29
- Bill authoredMarine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2021Latest action 2022-02-15
- Native Americans
Transfer Lands to Native American Tribes
Senator Cantwell champions bills like the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act to convey federal land to tribal nations.
Where it stands: Senator Cantwell has sponsored two active bills, the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act, which both have recent positive committee actions in the current 119th Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredQuinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredQuinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredLower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActLatest action 2026-05-20
- 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 cosponsoredTruth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill authoredLower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredParity for Tribal Law Enforcement ActLatest action 2024-09-18
- Bill authoredPuyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023Latest action 2024-04-19
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