Josh Hawley

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.

• Agriculture

  Support Farmers and Ranchers

  Introduced the Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025, aimed at providing critical support and resources to the agricultural sector.

  Where it stands: Senator Hawley sponsored the 'Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025' and the 'Fund Farm Programs Act of 2025', both of which were introduced in the current Congress and are currently pending in committee.

  On the record: 10 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredSupport Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-27
  • Bill authoredFund Farm Programs Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-21
  • Bill authoredKeep SNAP Funded Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-21
  • Bill authoredProtecting Our Farms and Homes from China ActLatest action 2025-07-10
  • Bill authoredProtecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal ActLatest action 2024-05-15
  • Bill authoredProtecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers ActLatest action 2023-11-30
  • Bill authoredThis Land Is Our Land ActLatest action 2023-03-07
  • Bill cosponsoredKeep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-29
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture farmers ranchers”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hawley.senate.gov
• Democracy

  Prevent Bonuses for Bad Service

  Introduced the No Bonuses for Bad Service Act to prohibit government contractors and employees from receiving bonuses if they fail to meet performance standards.

  Where it stands: Senator Hawley sponsored the 'No Bonuses for Bad Service Act' on 2026-08-06, and it was ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredNo Bonuses for Bad Service ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill cosponsoredGovernment Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs ActLatest action 2026-07-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.Latest action 2025-01-09
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 North Clay Street in Marshfield, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the "Edwin P. Hubble Post Office".Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredEliminating Executive Branch Insider Trading ActLatest action 2023-03-07
  • 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 cosponsoredConsumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-20
  • Bill cosponsoredDHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement ActLatest action 2025-08-01
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “democracy prevent bonuses bad service”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hawley.senate.gov
• Economy

  Increase Wages for American Workers

  Championed the Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025 to promote policies that lead to increased earnings for the workforce.

  Where it stands: Senator Hawley sponsored the 'Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025' on 2025-06-10, which is currently pending in the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredHigher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-10
  • Bill authoredKnow Your Labor Rights ActLatest action 2026-04-21
  • Bill authoredFaster Labor Contracts ActLatest action 2025-03-04
  • Bill authoredRadiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization ActLatest action 2025-01-24
  • Bill authoredAI-Related Job Impacts Clarity ActLatest action 2025-11-05
  • Bill cosponsoredWarehouse Worker Protection ActLatest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill authoredCorporate Responsibility for Child Labor Elimination Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-03
  • Bill authoredSlave-Free Business Certification Act of 2022Latest action 2022-02-03
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy increase wages workers”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hawley.senate.gov
• Democracy

  Prohibit Congressional Stock Trading

  Senator Hawley has sponsored legislation to prohibit members of Congress and their spouses from trading individual stocks while in office, including the Ban Stock Trading for Government Officials Act.

  Where it stands: Senator Hawley introduced S.3504, the Ban Stock Trading for Government Officials Act, in the 117th Congress, which did not advance. He also introduced S.447, the Ban Stock Trading for Government Officials Act, in the 118th Congress, which has not advanced beyond committee.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA resolution condemning and censuring the Senator from New York, Mr. Schumer.Latest action 2020-03-05
  • Bill authoredBanning Insider Trading in Congress ActLatest action 2022-01-13
  • Bill cosponsoredDefenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredNorth Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2026-06-09
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.Latest action 2025-04-07
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.Latest action 2025-01-07
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.Latest action 2025-03-31
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life of David Hampton Pryor, former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas.Latest action 2024-05-03
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “democracy prohibit congressional stock trading”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hawley.senate.gov
• Healthcare

  Compensate nuclear radiation exposure victims

  Promised to expand the radiation exposure compensation program.

  Where it stands: Senator Hawley sponsored S.3797, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act, on 2025-01-24, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, indicating it is an active bill in the current Congress.

  On the record: 15 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredRadiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization ActLatest action 2025-01-24
  • Bill authoredRadiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization ActLatest action 2024-03-11
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.Latest action 2024-06-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution condemning the horrific school shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, as a hate crime, and recognizing the victims and expressing condolences to their families.Latest action 2023-03-28
  • Bill authoredA bill to expand support for law enforcement officers.Latest action 2021-06-24
  • Bill authoredJustice for Victims of Coronavirus ActLatest action 2020-05-04
  • Bill authoredCivil Justice for Victims of Coronavirus ActLatest action 2020-05-11
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.Latest action 2025-08-01
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “healthcare compensate nuclear radiation exposure”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hawley.senate.gov
• Technology

  Repeal Section 230 liability protections

  Promised legislation to remove platform liability shields.

  Where it stands: Senator Hawley introduced the 'Ending Support for Internet Censorship Act' (S.1914 in 2019, S.672 in 2021) to amend Section 230, neither of which advanced past committee.

  On the record: 23 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to waive immunity under section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 for claims and charges related to generative artificial intelligence.Latest action 2023-06-14
  • Bill authoredLimiting Section 230 Immunity to Good Samaritans ActLatest action 2020-06-17
  • Bill cosponsoredSunset Section 230 ActLatest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredLowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-07
  • Bill cosponsoredAM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-03
  • Bill authoredNational Security and Personal Data Protection Act of 2019Latest action 2019-11-18
  • Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredRural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement ActLatest action 2024-05-09
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology repeal section 230 liability”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hawley.senate.gov
• Economy

  Cap credit card interest rates

  Promised to introduce a federal interest rate cap.

  Where it stands: Senator Hawley co-sponsored the '10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act' (S. 321) on 2025-02-04, which was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and is still pending in the current 119th Congress.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredCapping Credit Card Interest Rates ActLatest action 2023-09-11
  • Bill cosponsored10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap ActLatest action 2025-02-04
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond".Latest action 2024-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill cosponsoredConsumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-20
  • Bill cosponsoredEnsuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-22
  • Bill authoredA bill to increase the penalties for making personal information about a Federal law enforcement officer or other Federal officer available to the public.Latest action 2021-06-24
  • Bill authoredA bill to extend concealed carry rights to Federal judges and prosecutors.Latest action 2021-06-24
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy cap credit card interest”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on hawley.senate.gov

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