U.S. Senator · D · Pennsylvania
John Fetterman
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 142 Russell Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 82
- Speeches
- 4
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Fetterman puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Fetterman's work here shows up as 39 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 floor speeches, tied to 2 documented commitments.
39 bills·2 speeches
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Strengthening American Manufacturing — Advocates for policies that support domestic manufacturing, create good-paying union jobs, and strengthen supply chains within the United States.
Commitments tracked here
- Invest in infrastructure projects
- Raise the federal minimum wage to $15
The record (46)
- Bill cosponsoredA 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 cosponsoredWage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredRailway Accountability ActLatest action 2023-03-29
- Bill cosponsoredEnding Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration ActLatest action 2026-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredDelaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-16
- Bill cosponsoredEDA Short Form Application ActLatest action 2026-03-03
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-18
- Bill cosponsoredDAIRY PRIDE ActLatest action 2025-07-29
Immigration & border
Extensive record
Fetterman's work here shows up as 23 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 floor speeches, tied to 1 documented commitment.
23 bills·2 speeches
Go deeper on immigration & border
Commitments tracked here
- Vote for a bipartisan border security deal
The record (31)
- Bill cosponsoredAmerica’s CHILDREN Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Floor speech / statementVote on Hendershot Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-06-24
- Floor speech / statementVote on Marck Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".Latest action 2025-03-03
- Bill authoredAffordable Mental Health Care for Selected Reserve ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredDennis and Lois Krisfalusy ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill cosponsoredSafeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
Justice & civil rights
Substantial record
Fetterman's work here shows up as 9 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
9 bills
Go deeper on justice & civil rights
Their stated view
- Combating Gun Violence — Supports common-sense gun safety measures, such as universal background checks and red flag laws, to reduce gun violence.
Commitments tracked here
- Legalize cannabis at the federal level
- Back federal marijuana legalization
The record (12)
- Bill cosponsoredAgricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredA resolution prohibiting Senators charged with certain criminal offenses from receiving classified information, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-11-02
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredCannabis Administration and Opportunity ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.Latest action 2025-09-11
- Bill authoredDepot Investment Reform ActLatest action 2025-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.Latest action 2026-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredFailed Bank Executives Clawback ActLatest action 2026-03-11
Health care
Some record
Fetterman's work here shows up as 7 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
7 bills
Go deeper on health care
Their stated view
- Expanding Affordable Healthcare Access — Supports initiatives to lower healthcare costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and expand access to affordable health services for all Pennsylvanians.
Commitments tracked here
- Codify Roe v. Wade into federal law
- Expand access to mental healthcare
The record (6)
- Bill cosponsoredA 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 cosponsoredWomen’s Health Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-24
- Bill authoredUnited States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-09
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week".Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredAffordable Mental Health Care for Selected Reserve ActLatest action 2024-09-25
Veterans
Some record
Fetterman's work here shows up as 4 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
4 bills
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Their stated view
- Supporting Veterans and Military Families — Advocates for improved benefits, healthcare, and services for veterans and their families, ensuring they receive the support they have earned.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect Social Security and Medicare
The record (5)
- Bill cosponsoredNurse Overtime and Patient Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredSafeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredBoosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors ActLatest action 2025-10-27
- Bill cosponsoredMedicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-12
Environment & energy
No records matched yet
Fetterman has stated a position on protecting environmental resources, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on environment & energy
Their stated view
- Protecting Environmental Resources — Focuses on environmental protection, investing in renewable energy, and addressing climate change while supporting sustainable energy production in Pennsylvania.
Democracy & ethics
No records matched yet
Fetterman has stated a position on ban stock trading by members of congress, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on democracy & ethics
Commitments tracked here
- Ban stock trading by members of Congress
The record (8)
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".Latest action 2025-03-03
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2025-09-16
- Bill cosponsoredVoter Purge Protection ActLatest action 2025-10-09
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredJohn R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.Latest action 2026-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredStudent Loan Interest Elimination ActLatest action 2026-03-24
What Fetterman 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.
- 01Economy
Strengthening American Manufacturing
Advocates for policies that support domestic manufacturing, create good-paying union jobs, and strengthen supply chains within the United States.
- 02Health
Expanding Affordable Healthcare Access
Supports initiatives to lower healthcare costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and expand access to affordable health services for all Pennsylvanians.
- 03Environment
Protecting Environmental Resources
Focuses on environmental protection, investing in renewable energy, and addressing climate change while supporting sustainable energy production in Pennsylvania.
- 04Justice
Combating Gun Violence
Supports common-sense gun safety measures, such as universal background checks and red flag laws, to reduce gun violence.
- 05Veterans
Supporting Veterans and Military Families
Advocates for improved benefits, healthcare, and services for veterans and their families, ensuring they receive the support they have earned.
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
Codify Roe v. Wade into federal law
Fetterman has publicly committed to codifying abortion rights into federal law to protect reproductive freedom nationwide.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes are found in Senator Fetterman's congressional record related to codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law, and no active legislation is cited.
On the record: 4 bills
See the 4 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA 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 cosponsoredWomen’s Health Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredA 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
- Health
Expand access to mental healthcare
He is a strong proponent of expanding access to affordable mental health services and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes by Senator Fetterman related to expanding access to mental healthcare have been found in the congressional records provided.
On the record: 3 bills
See the 3 records behind this
- Bill authoredUnited States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-09
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week".Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill authoredAffordable Mental Health Care for Selected Reserve ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Veterans
Protect Social Security and Medicare
Fetterman has pledged to oppose any cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits, ensuring these programs remain strong for seniors.
Where it stands: No specific legislative action or votes by Senator Fetterman regarding Social Security or Medicare cuts have been identified in the provided congressional records since he took office.
On the record: 4 bills
See the 5 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredNurse Overtime and Patient Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredSafeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredBoosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors ActLatest action 2025-10-27
- Bill cosponsoredMedicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-12
- Economy
Invest in infrastructure projects
He supports federal investments in roads, bridges, broadband internet, and other critical infrastructure to create jobs and improve connectivity.
Where it stands: Senator Fetterman voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and has advocated for its implementation.
On the record: 16 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredRailway Accountability ActLatest action 2023-03-29
- Bill cosponsoredEnding Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration ActLatest action 2026-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredDelaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-16
- Bill cosponsoredEDA Short Form Application ActLatest action 2026-03-03
- Bill authoredOhio River Restoration Program Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-05
- Bill authoredKeeping Housing Affordable in Forgotten Communities ActLatest action 2023-11-28
- Bill authoredBuilding Safer Streets ActLatest action 2023-11-07
- Bill authoredShovel-Ready Streets ActLatest action 2023-06-21
- Democracy
Ban stock trading by members of Congress
Fetterman has consistently advocated for a ban on members of Congress and their spouses trading individual stocks, arguing it prevents conflicts of interest.
Where it stands: No legislation introduced or co-sponsored by Senator Fetterman on this topic has advanced beyond introduction.
No matching congressional record found yet
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".Latest action 2025-03-03
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2025-09-16
- Bill cosponsoredVoter Purge Protection ActLatest action 2025-10-09
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredJohn R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.Latest action 2026-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredStudent Loan Interest Elimination ActLatest action 2026-03-24
- Justice
Legalize cannabis at the federal level
Fetterman advocates for the federal legalization of cannabis, emphasizing criminal justice reform and economic benefits.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes for federal cannabis legalization by Senator John Fetterman were found in his congressional record.
No matching congressional record found yet
See the 7 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution prohibiting Senators charged with certain criminal offenses from receiving classified information, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-11-02
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredAgricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-15
- Bill cosponsoredCannabis Administration and Opportunity ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.Latest action 2025-09-11
- Bill authoredDepot Investment Reform ActLatest action 2025-04-30
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.Latest action 2024-12-03
- Immigration
Vote for a bipartisan border security deal
Promised to support a negotiated border package.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes were found, and no active legislative vehicle has advanced since the promise was made.
On the record: 23 bills · 2 speeches
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredAmerica’s CHILDREN Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Floor speech / statementVote on Hendershot Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-06-24
- Floor speech / statementVote on Marck Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".Latest action 2025-03-03
- Bill authoredAffordable Mental Health Care for Selected Reserve ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredDennis and Lois Krisfalusy ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill cosponsoredSafeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
- Labor
Raise the federal minimum wage to $15
Promised to vote for a $15 federal wage floor.
Where it stands: No legislation raising the federal minimum wage to $15 has passed Congress or been signed into law.
On the record: 23 bills · 2 speeches
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA 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 cosponsoredWage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA 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 cosponsoredRestoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-18
- Bill cosponsoredDAIRY PRIDE ActLatest action 2025-07-29
- Floor speech / statementVote on Hendershot Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-06-24
- Floor speech / statementVote on Marck Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredChild Care Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Justice
Back federal marijuana legalization
Promised to co-sponsor federal legalization.
Where it stands: Despite the promise to co-sponsor federal marijuana legalization, Senator Fetterman has not co-sponsored any such legislation since taking office, and no matching legislative action has been recorded.
On the record: 9 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredAgricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.Latest action 2025-09-11
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.Latest action 2024-12-03
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.Latest action 2026-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredFailed Bank Executives Clawback ActLatest action 2026-03-11
- Bill cosponsoredFederal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-13
- Bill cosponsoredImproving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredBackground Check Expansion ActLatest action 2025-11-19
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