U.S. Senator · D · Arizona
Mark Kelly
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 516 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 150
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Kelly puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Kelly's work here shows up as 50 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
50 bills
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Their stated view
- Support Arizona Water Resources — Advocates for legislation to secure water rights for Native American communities and invest in infrastructure to ensure water availability across Arizona and the Western United States.
- Protect Public Lands & Prevent Wildfires — Focuses on conserving natural landscapes, establishing new national parks, and funding initiatives for wildfire prevention, hazard reduction, and recovery efforts.
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance Wildfire Prevention and Recovery
- Address Water Scarcity in Arizona
The record (44)
- Bill authoredWildfire Prevention and Recovery ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill authoredWestern Water Infrastructure Fairness ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill authoredNortheastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredNortheastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredYavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2023Latest action 2023-09-26
- Bill authoredDrought Resilient Infrastructure Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-18
Defense & security
Extensive record
Kelly's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Strengthen National Security & Veterans — Champions initiatives to enhance the capabilities of the armed forces, ensure human oversight in defense systems, and provide support and recognition for veterans.
Commitments tracked here
- Modernize Defense Systems with Oversight
The record (20)
- Bill authoredHealth Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-23
- Bill authoredHealth Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-08
- 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
- Bill authoredHealth Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-24
- Bill authoredUltimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-04
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.Latest action 2026-01-15
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-05-13
Immigration & border
Extensive record
Kelly's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Improve Immigration Enforcement & Safety
The record (29)
- Bill authoredNicholas Douglas Quets Border Travel Safety ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredSecuring America’s Borders Against Fentanyl ActLatest action 2022-09-29
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.Latest action 2026-02-13
- Bill authoredYouth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness ActLatest action 2025-05-06
- Bill cosponsoredPromoting Police Leadership ActLatest action 2026-06-15
- Bill authoredA resolution honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence.Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredHIDTA Enhancement ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredEdCOPS Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-04
Education
Extensive record
Kelly's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on education
Commitments tracked here
- Support Public Education Funding
The record (34)
- Bill authoredKeep Public Funds in Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredIDEA Full Funding ActLatest action 2025-04-03
- Bill authoredFORWARD Act of 2023Latest action 2023-12-12
- Bill authoredBarry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Modernization ActLatest action 2021-10-28
- Bill authoredStrengthening STEM Ecosystems ActLatest action 2022-02-10
- Bill authoredFORWARD Act of 2022Latest action 2022-01-13
- Bill authoredSAVE ActLatest action 2021-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredFind It Early ActLatest action 2025-04-10
Technology
Extensive record
Kelly's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Invest in Science & Technology — Supports measures to advance American leadership in space exploration, promote STEM education, and foster responsible development and training in artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing.
Commitments tracked here
- Boost US Semiconductor Manufacturing & Workforce
The record (41)
- Bill authoredCHIPS Training in America Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill authoredCHIPS Training in America Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-10
- Bill cosponsoredProtect America’s Workforce ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill authoredA bill to require coordination of depot-level maintenance in multinational exercises conducted by the Air Force.Latest action 2025-12-08
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.Latest action 2026-01-15
- Bill authoredMEDIC Careers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-01
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredSEIZE ActLatest action 2025-08-01
Democracy & ethics
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Kelly has stated a position on improve government accountability, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Improve Government Accountability — Works to increase transparency in political financing, protect federal workers, and ensure public funds are directed towards public education.
What Kelly 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.
- 01Environment
Support Arizona Water Resources
Advocates for legislation to secure water rights for Native American communities and invest in infrastructure to ensure water availability across Arizona and the Western United States.
- 02Defense
Strengthen National Security & Veterans
Champions initiatives to enhance the capabilities of the armed forces, ensure human oversight in defense systems, and provide support and recognition for veterans.
- 03Technology
Invest in Science & Technology
Supports measures to advance American leadership in space exploration, promote STEM education, and foster responsible development and training in artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing.
- 04Environment
Protect Public Lands & Prevent Wildfires
Focuses on conserving natural landscapes, establishing new national parks, and funding initiatives for wildfire prevention, hazard reduction, and recovery efforts.
- 05Democracy
Improve Government Accountability
Works to increase transparency in political financing, protect federal workers, and ensure public funds are directed towards public education.
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.
- Environment
Enhance Wildfire Prevention and Recovery
Dedicated to securing funding and resources for preventing wildfires through hazardous fuel reduction and supporting communities in their recovery efforts post-wildfire.
Where it stands: Senator Mark Kelly sponsored the Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Act on 2026-07-14, which directly addresses the promise and is currently pending in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredWildfire Prevention and Recovery ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredWildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-21
- Bill authoredHazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredProtect our Parks Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- Bill authoredSave Our Forests Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- Bill authoredArizona Experiment Station Land Conveyance Act of 2022Latest action 2022-09-21
- Bill authoredA bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes.Latest action 2022-05-25
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.Latest action 2021-09-29
- Environment
Address Water Scarcity in Arizona
Will continue to sponsor and support legislation that secures critical water rights for tribal nations and invests in water infrastructure projects across Arizona and the Western region.
Where it stands: Senator Kelly has sponsored multiple active bills this Congress (119th, which started 2025-01-03), including the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025, Western Water Infrastructure Fairness Act, and Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026, which are all related to water rights and infrastructure.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredWestern Water Infrastructure Fairness ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill authoredNortheastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredNortheastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredYavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2023Latest action 2023-09-26
- Bill authoredDrought Resilient Infrastructure Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-18
- Bill authoredWater Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021Latest action 2021-11-30
- Defense
Modernize Defense Systems with Oversight
Committed to ensuring that advancements in military technology, particularly AI in defense systems, maintain ultimate human responsibility and ethical guidelines.
Where it stands: Senator Kelly sponsored the 'Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026' on 2026-06-04, which directly addresses the 'ultimate human responsibility and ethical guidelines' aspect of his promise and is currently pending before the Committee on Armed Services.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredHealth Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-23
- Bill authoredHealth Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-08
- 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
- Bill authoredHealth Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-24
- Bill authoredUltimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-04
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.Latest action 2026-01-15
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-05-13
- Education
Support Public Education Funding
Committed to safeguarding public education funding by sponsoring legislation that ensures public funds are directed towards public schools.
Where it stands: Senator Kelly sponsored the 'Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act' (S.XXXX) on 2026-04-15, which has been referred to committee and is currently pending.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredKeep Public Funds in Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredIDEA Full Funding ActLatest action 2025-04-03
- Bill authoredFORWARD Act of 2023Latest action 2023-12-12
- Bill authoredBarry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Modernization ActLatest action 2021-10-28
- Bill authoredStrengthening STEM Ecosystems ActLatest action 2022-02-10
- Bill authoredFORWARD Act of 2022Latest action 2022-01-13
- Bill authoredSAVE ActLatest action 2021-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredFind It Early ActLatest action 2025-04-10
- Technology
Boost US Semiconductor Manufacturing & Workforce
Pledges to champion programs that train the workforce for semiconductor manufacturing and integrate AI technology, leveraging the CHIPS Act for national economic and technological growth.
Where it stands: Senator Kelly sponsored the CHIPS Training in America Act of 2026 (S.XXXX), which was introduced on 2026-06-17 and referred to committee, directly addressing workforce training for semiconductor manufacturing.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCHIPS Training in America Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill authoredCHIPS Training in America Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-10
- Bill cosponsoredProtect America’s Workforce ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill authoredA bill to require coordination of depot-level maintenance in multinational exercises conducted by the Air Force.Latest action 2025-12-08
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.Latest action 2026-01-15
- Bill authoredMEDIC Careers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-01
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredSEIZE ActLatest action 2025-08-01
- Immigration
Improve Immigration Enforcement & Safety
Advocates for reforms that address border safety, condemn violence, and ensure appropriate use of force in immigration enforcement while supporting victims of crime near the border.
Where it stands: Senator Kelly sponsored the Nicholas Douglas Quets Border Travel Safety Act (S. 3968) in the current Congress, which addresses border safety and is currently pending in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredNicholas Douglas Quets Border Travel Safety ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredSecuring America’s Borders Against Fentanyl ActLatest action 2022-09-29
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.Latest action 2026-02-13
- Bill authoredYouth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness ActLatest action 2025-05-06
- Bill cosponsoredPromoting Police Leadership ActLatest action 2026-06-15
- Bill authoredA resolution honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence.Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredHIDTA Enhancement ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredEdCOPS Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-04
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