U.S. Senator · D · Pennsylvania
John Fetterman
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 142 Russell Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 137
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 profile cites 84 bills authored or cosponsored and 9 other congressional records as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
84 bills
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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 (93)
- 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 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 2025-07-10
- 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
- Congressional Record contextVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredNursing is a Professional Degree ActLatest action 2026-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredEnsuring Lasting Smiles ActLatest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredConsistent Egg Labels Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-29
Immigration & border
Extensive record
Fetterman's profile cites 45 bills authored or cosponsored and 9 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
45 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Vote for a bipartisan border security deal
The record (54)
- Bill cosponsoredProtect America’s Workforce ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredHOPE ActLatest action 2025-11-06
- Congressional Record contextVote on Clayton Nomination (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".Latest action 2025-09-18
- Bill authoredDepot Investment Reform ActLatest action 2025-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredLNG Export Security ActLatest action 2026-05-13
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Congressional Record contextVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-08-05
Justice & civil rights
Substantial record
Fetterman's profile cites 14 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
14 bills
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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 (14)
- Bill cosponsoredAgricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-15
- Bill cosponsoredFair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-01
- Bill authoredA resolution prohibiting Senators charged with certain criminal offenses from receiving classified information, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-11-02
- Bill cosponsoredImproving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill authoredDepot Investment Reform ActLatest action 2025-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredFederal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-13
- 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 cosponsoredBackground Check Expansion ActLatest action 2025-11-19
Democracy & ethics
Substantial record
Fetterman's profile cites 8 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
8 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Ban stock trading by members of Congress
The record (8)
- 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 cosponsoredStudent Loan Interest Elimination ActLatest action 2026-03-24
- 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 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 cosponsoredVoter Purge Protection ActLatest action 2025-10-09
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2025-09-16
Health care
Some record
Fetterman's profile cites 7 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
7 bills
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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 (7)
- Bill authoredUnited States Senate Commission on Mental Health Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-09
- Bill authoredAffordable Mental Health Care for Selected Reserve ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- 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 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 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 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 cosponsoredWomen’s Health Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-24
Veterans
Some record
Fetterman's profile cites 5 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
5 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 (6)
- Bill cosponsoredNurse Overtime and Patient Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredBoosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors ActLatest action 2025-10-27
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredSafeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
- Congressional Record contextPROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN...Latest action 2026-09-29
- Bill cosponsoredMedicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-12
Environment & energy
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Fetterman has stated a position on protecting environmental resources, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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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.
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 links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Health
Codify Roe v. Wade into federal law
Fetterman has publicly committed to codifying abortion rights into federal law to protect reproductive freedom nationwide.
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 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 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 cosponsoredWomen’s Health Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-24
- 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.
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 authoredAffordable Mental Health Care for Selected Reserve ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- 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
- 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.
On the record: 5 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 6 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredNurse Overtime and Patient Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredBoosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors ActLatest action 2025-10-27
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredSafeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
- Congressional Record contextPROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN...Latest action 2026-09-29
- 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.
On the record: 16 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredGas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredEDA Short Form Application ActLatest action 2026-03-03
- Bill cosponsoredFlight Delay and Cancellation Compensation ActLatest action 2025-12-04
- Bill authoredTransit Emergency Relief ActLatest action 2023-10-18
- Bill authoredBuilding Safer Streets ActLatest action 2023-11-07
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.Latest action 2026-05-21
- Bill authoredKeeping Housing Affordable in Forgotten Communities ActLatest action 2023-11-28
- Bill cosponsoredBroadband MAP Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Justice
Legalize cannabis at the federal level
Fetterman advocates for the federal legalization of cannabis, emphasizing criminal justice reform and economic benefits.
On the record: 7 bills
See the 7 records behind this
- 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 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
- 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 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
- 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.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 cosponsoredStudent Loan Interest Elimination ActLatest action 2026-03-24
- 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 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 cosponsoredVoter Purge Protection ActLatest action 2025-10-09
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2025-09-16
- Justice
Back federal marijuana legalization
Promised to co-sponsor federal legalization.
On the record: 10 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredFair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-01
- Bill cosponsoredImproving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill cosponsoredAgricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-15
- Bill cosponsoredFederal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-13
- Bill cosponsoredBackground Check Expansion ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- 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 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 cosponsoredSecuring National Security Systems from Chinese Optical Transceivers Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Labor
Raise the federal minimum wage to $15
Promised to vote for a $15 federal wage floor.
On the record: 68 bills · 9 other congressional records
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 2026-07-21
- 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 2025-07-10
- 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
- Congressional Record contextVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredNursing is a Professional Degree ActLatest action 2026-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredEnsuring Lasting Smiles ActLatest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredConsistent Egg Labels Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-29
- Immigration
Vote for a bipartisan border security deal
Promised to support a negotiated border package.
On the record: 45 bills · 9 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredProtect America’s Workforce ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredHOPE ActLatest action 2025-11-06
- Congressional Record contextVote on Clayton Nomination (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".Latest action 2025-09-18
- Bill authoredDepot Investment Reform ActLatest action 2025-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredLNG Export Security ActLatest action 2026-05-13
- Bill cosponsoredRetirement Annuity Supplement Clarity ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Congressional Record contextVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-08-05
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