Jon Husted

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

• Economy & jobs

  Extensive record

  Husted's profile cites 27 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 3 documented commitments.

  27 bills

  Go deeper on economy & jobs

  Their stated view

  • Economic Competitiveness — Champions policies that foster economic growth, support critical industries, and reduce regulatory burdens for businesses.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs economic competitiveness”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Expand workforce training and apprenticeships
    • Member website: husted.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs expand workforce training”
  • Grow Ohio semiconductor and advanced manufacturing
    • Member website: husted.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs grow ohio semiconductor”
  • Invest in Critical Minerals
    • Member website: husted.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs invest critical minerals”

  The record (28)

  • Bill authoredCritical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-10
  • Bill authoredExpanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access ActLatest action 2026-04-30
  • Bill authoredSpent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption ActLatest action 2026-02-12
  • Bill authoredResilient Tire Supply and Jobs ActLatest action 2025-09-11
  • Bill cosponsoredJOBS Act of 2025Latest 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution congratulating The Ohio State University football team for winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.Latest action 2025-01-30
  • Bill cosponsoredMade in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-13

• Infrastructure

  Extensive record

  Husted's profile cites 26 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.

  26 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Close the rural broadband gap in Ohio
    • Member website: husted.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “infrastructure close rural broadband gap”
  • Support Railway Safety
    • Member website: husted.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “infrastructure railway safety”

  The record (27)

  • Bill authoredRailway Safety Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-24
  • Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredConnected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-22
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.Latest action 2026-01-29
  • Bill authoredCHAT ActLatest action 2025-09-04
  • Bill cosponsoredDelivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-28
  • Bill authoredCLOSE ActLatest action 2026-02-02
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".Latest action 2025-03-03

• Democracy & ethics

  Substantial record

  Husted's profile cites 4 bills authored or cosponsored and 8 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  4 bills

  Go deeper on democracy & ethics

  Their stated view

  • Election Integrity — Advocates for reforms to election procedures to ensure security and public confidence, including requiring photo identification for voters.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “democracy ethics election integrity”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Require Photo ID for Voting
    • Member website: husted.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “democracy ethics require photo voting”

  The record (12)

  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.Latest action 2026-08-08
  • Congressional Record contextAMENDING THE HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT OF 2002 TO REQUIRE VOTERS TO PROVIDE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION--Motion to ProceedLatest action 2026-08-07
  • Bill authoredA bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-03-19
  • Congressional Record contextVOTE ON MOTION TO ADJOURNLatest action 2026-08-07
  • Congressional Record contextVote on Clayton Nomination (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-07-28
  • Bill cosponsoredPregnant Students’ Rights ActLatest action 2026-01-27
  • Congressional Record contextVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredFallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActLatest action 2026-06-05

• Environment & energy

  Some record

  Husted's profile cites 6 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  6 bills

  Go deeper on environment & energy

  Their stated view

  • Responsible Environmental Policy — Seeks to clarify environmental regulations to balance protection with economic realities, and supports managing water resources effectively.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy responsible environmental policy”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Streamline Environmental Regulations
    • Member website: husted.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy streamline environmental regulations”

  The record (6)

  • Bill authoredNew Source Review Permitting Improvement ActLatest action 2026-08-07
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2026-08-05

• Health care

  No records matched yet

  Husted has stated a position on improved healthcare access, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.

  Go deeper on health care

  Their stated view

  • Improved Healthcare Access — Supports initiatives to enhance competition in healthcare markets and ensure better access to care, including for veterans.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care improved healthcare access”

• Defense & security

  No records matched yet

  Husted has stated a position on strong national security, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.

  Go deeper on defense & security

  Their stated view

  • Strong National Security — Supports measures to protect national security interests, including addressing threats from foreign adversaries and enhancing export control enforcement.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “defense security strong national security”

What Husted 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

   Democracy

   Election Integrity

   Advocates for reforms to election procedures to ensure security and public confidence, including requiring photo identification for voters.

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

   Defense

   Strong National Security

   Supports measures to protect national security interests, including addressing threats from foreign adversaries and enhancing export control enforcement.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “defense strong national security”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
3. 03

   Environment

   Responsible Environmental Policy

   Seeks to clarify environmental regulations to balance protection with economic realities, and supports managing water resources effectively.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “environment responsible environmental policy”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
4. 04

   Economy

   Economic Competitiveness

   Champions policies that foster economic growth, support critical industries, and reduce regulatory burdens for businesses.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “economy economic competitiveness”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
5. 05

   Health

   Improved Healthcare Access

   Supports initiatives to enhance competition in healthcare markets and ensure better access to care, including for veterans.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “health improved healthcare access”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN