U.S. Senator · R · Ohio
Jon Husted
- Term
- 2025–2026
- Office
- 304 Russell Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 63
- Speeches
- 4
Issue by issue
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 work here shows up as 29 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 3 documented commitments.
29 bills
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Their stated view
- Economic Competitiveness — Champions policies that foster economic growth, support critical industries, and reduce regulatory burdens for businesses.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand workforce training and apprenticeships
- Grow Ohio semiconductor and advanced manufacturing
- Invest in Critical Minerals
The record (25)
- Bill authoredExpanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access ActLatest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredCritical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-10
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.Latest action 2025-10-03
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to improve the administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building".Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredMethane Reduction and Economic Growth ActLatest action 2025-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredMade in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-13
Infrastructure
Extensive record
Husted's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
25 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Close the rural broadband gap in Ohio
- Support Railway Safety
The record (25)
- Bill authoredRailway Safety Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-24
- Bill authoredCLOSE ActLatest action 2026-02-02
- Bill authoredRural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-27
- 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
- Bill cosponsoredAmerican Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredEmergency Rural Water Response Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-13
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution congratulating The Ohio State University football team for winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.Latest action 2025-01-30
Democracy & ethics
Substantial record
Husted's work here shows up as 4 bills authored or cosponsored and 4 floor speeches, tied to 1 documented commitment.
4 bills·4 speeches
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Their stated view
- Election Integrity — Advocates for reforms to election procedures to ensure security and public confidence, including requiring photo identification for voters.
Commitments tracked here
- Require Photo ID for Voting
The record (8)
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.Latest action 2026-08-08
- 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
- Floor speech / statementVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-08-05
- Floor speech / statementVote on Clayton Nomination (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-07-28
- Floor speech / statementVote on Kuntz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-07-15
- Floor speech / statementVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredPregnant Students’ Rights ActLatest action 2026-01-27
- Bill cosponsoredFallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActLatest action 2026-06-05
Environment & energy
Some record
Husted's work here shows up as 5 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
5 bills
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Their stated view
- Responsible Environmental Policy — Seeks to clarify environmental regulations to balance protection with economic realities, and supports managing water resources effectively.
Commitments tracked here
- Streamline Environmental Regulations
The record (6)
- Bill authoredNew Source Review Permitting Improvement ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- 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 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 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
- 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
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.
Defense & security
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Husted has stated a position on strong national security, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Strong National Security — Supports measures to protect national security interests, including addressing threats from foreign adversaries and enhancing export control enforcement.
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.
- 01Democracy
Election Integrity
Advocates for reforms to election procedures to ensure security and public confidence, including requiring photo identification for voters.
- 02Defense
Strong National Security
Supports measures to protect national security interests, including addressing threats from foreign adversaries and enhancing export control enforcement.
- 03Environment
Responsible Environmental Policy
Seeks to clarify environmental regulations to balance protection with economic realities, and supports managing water resources effectively.
- 04Economy
Economic Competitiveness
Champions policies that foster economic growth, support critical industries, and reduce regulatory burdens for businesses.
- 05Health
Improved Healthcare Access
Supports initiatives to enhance competition in healthcare markets and ensure better access to care, including for veterans.
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.
- Jobs
Expand workforce training and apprenticeships
Campaigned on connecting Ohio workers to skilled trades and technology jobs.
Where it stands: Has advocated workforce and apprenticeship measures.
On the record: 14 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredExpanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access ActLatest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building".Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to establish Federal agency technology and artificial intelligence talent teams to improve competitive service hiring practices, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill cosponsoredCREATE AI ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredForeign Robocall Elimination ActLatest action 2026-08-10
- Bill cosponsoredAI Workforce PREPARE ActLatest action 2025-12-03
- Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Economy
Grow Ohio semiconductor and advanced manufacturing
Promised to support the Ohio chip and advanced manufacturing build-out.
Where it stands: Has backed manufacturing and supply-chain measures; Ohio projects remain under construction.
On the record: 11 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.Latest action 2025-10-03
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to improve the administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building".Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredMethane Reduction and Economic Growth ActLatest action 2025-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredMade in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025Latest action 2026-05-13
- 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 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
- Infrastructure
Close the rural broadband gap in Ohio
Promised to finish connecting rural Ohio households to high-speed internet.
Where it stands: Led broadband expansion as lieutenant governor and continues to press federal buildout funding.
On the record: 10 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCLOSE ActLatest action 2026-02-02
- Bill authoredRural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-27
- 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
- Bill cosponsoredAmerican Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredEmergency Rural Water Response Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-13
- 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 authoredExpanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access ActLatest action 2026-04-30
- Democracy
Require Photo ID for Voting
Introduced legislation to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to mandate photo identification for all voters as a condition of casting a ballot.
Where it stands: Senator Husted sponsored S. 2026-08-08, 'A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification,' which failed a cloture vote.
On the record: 4 bills · 4 speeches
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.Latest action 2026-08-08
- 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
- Floor speech / statementVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-08-05
- Floor speech / statementVote on Clayton Nomination (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-07-28
- Floor speech / statementVote on Kuntz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-07-15
- Floor speech / statementVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredPregnant Students’ Rights ActLatest action 2026-01-27
- Bill cosponsoredFallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActLatest action 2026-06-05
- Transportation
Support Railway Safety
Proposed the Railway Safety Act of 2026 to enhance safety standards and practices within the railway transportation sector.
Where it stands: Senator Husted sponsored the Railway Safety Act of 2026, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, indicating it is an active, pending bill this Congress.
On the record: 15 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredRailway Safety Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-24
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to improve the administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-13
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing September 8 through 14, 2025, as "Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Week".Latest action 2025-09-08
- Bill authoredCHAT ActLatest action 2025-09-04
- Bill cosponsoredConnected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredCHAT Act 2.0Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill authoredSammy’s LawLatest action 2026-03-20
- Environment
Streamline Environmental Regulations
Introduced a bill to clarify when a physical change in a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction under the Clean Air Act.
Where it stands: Senator Husted sponsored S. 4321 on 2026-08-07, which was referred to committee and is directly aligned with clarifying Clean Air Act provisions, indicating active legislative effort.
On the record: 5 bills
See the 6 records behind this
- Bill authoredNew Source Review Permitting Improvement ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- 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 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 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
- 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
- Economy
Invest in Critical Minerals
Sponsored the Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2026 to incentivize domestic production and processing of essential minerals.
Where it stands: Senator Husted sponsored the Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2026, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and is currently pending.
On the record: 4 bills
See the 4 records behind this
- Bill authoredCritical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-10
- Bill cosponsoredPromoting Domestic Energy Production ActLatest action 2025-01-23
- Bill authoredSpent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption ActLatest action 2026-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredCommunity Investment and Prosperity ActLatest action 2025-07-24
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