Jon Ossoff

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 Through Tax Relief

  Senator Ossoff seeks to provide tax cuts for farmers impacted by disasters and support fresh food initiatives, ensuring agricultural stability.

  Where it stands: Senator Ossoff sponsored the 'Farm Disaster Tax Cut Act' (S.XXXX) in 2026, which is currently pending in the Committee on Finance and directly addresses tax relief for farmers impacted by disasters.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredFarmers First Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-15
  • Bill authoredFarm Disaster Tax Cut ActLatest action 2026-05-12
  • Bill authoredFarm Fresh Food for Families Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-02
  • Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill cosponsoredFarm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-26
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.Latest action 2025-02-21
  • Bill authoredGeorgia Citrus Development Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-22
  • Bill cosponsoredHomegrown Fertilizer ActLatest action 2026-03-19
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture farmers through tax relief”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Technology

  Enhance Kids Online Safety

  He aims to protect children online by advocating for legislation that addresses kids' online safety and privacy on digital platforms.

  Where it stands: Senator Ossoff sponsored the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, which had a message on Senate action sent to the House, and cosponsored the Kids Online Safety Act, which was ordered to be reported favorably by committee, both actions occurring in the current Congress.

  On the record: 16 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredKids Online Safety and Privacy ActLatest action 2024-07-31
  • Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredChildren and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection ActLatest action 2026-03-16
  • Floor speech / statementPRISON STAFF SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACTLatest action 2026-08-31
  • Bill cosponsoredSarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety ActLatest action 2025-03-11
  • Bill cosponsoredAccelerating Kids’ Access to Care ActLatest action 2025-02-26
  • Bill authoredGold Star Children Education Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-11
  • Bill authoredKids Fly Safe ActLatest action 2023-05-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology enhance kids online safety”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Democracy

  Modernize Post Office and Government Operations

  Senator Ossoff champions reforms for the United States Postal Service and aims to ensure efficient and accountable government operations.

  Where it stands: Senator Ossoff sponsored the 'Postmaster General Reform Act of 2024' which remains referred to committee and is directly related to modernizing government operations.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredPostmaster General Reform Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-18
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".Latest action 2024-11-19
  • 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 cosponsoredProtect America’s Workforce ActLatest action 2025-09-17
  • Bill authoredJunior Enlisted Housing Affordability Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-14
  • Bill authoredMilitary Housing Wait Times Accountability ActLatest action 2023-06-14
  • Bill authoredMilitary Tenant Advocacy Improvement ActLatest action 2023-06-14
  • Bill authoredMilitary Spouse Career Support Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-08
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “democracy modernize post office government”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Justice

  Combat Child and Human Trafficking

  He is working on legislation to prevent child trafficking, support victims of human trafficking, and enhance measures against such crimes.

  Where it stands: Senator Ossoff has sponsored the Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025 and cosponsored the PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025, which is currently on the Senate Legislative Calendar, and the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act, all of which align with his promise and are active in the current Congress.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredSupporting Victims of Human Trafficking ActLatest action 2025-02-03
  • Bill authoredSupporting Victims of Human Trafficking ActLatest action 2024-12-20
  • Bill authoredPreventing Child Trafficking Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-26
  • Bill authoredPreventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredJustice for Murder Victims ActLatest action 2025-03-14
  • Bill authoredFentanyl Trafficking Prevention ActLatest action 2023-07-12
  • Bill cosponsoredStrengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement ActLatest action 2025-10-10
  • Bill cosponsoredPROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “justice combat child human trafficking”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Democracy

  Prevent Congressional Stock Trading

  Senator Ossoff aims to pass legislation that prohibits members of Congress from buying or selling certain investments to prevent conflicts of interest.

  Where it stands: Senator Ossoff sponsored the 'Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act' (S. 1761) in the current Congress (119th Congress), which was introduced on 2025-05-22 and is currently referred to committee.

  On the record: 11 bills · 3 speeches

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2022-01-12
  • Bill authoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2025-05-22
  • Bill authoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2023-09-12
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing 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 Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-07-16
  • Bill cosponsoredWildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2025-01-16
  • Bill cosponsoredHalting Ownership and Non-Ethical Stock Transactions (HONEST) ActLatest action 2025-12-10
  • Floor speech / statementPROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "MODIFICATION TO THE START OF THE...Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Floor speech / statementPROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RELATING TO "REIMAGINING AND IMPROVING STUDENT...Latest action 2026-06-24
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “democracy prevent congressional stock trading”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Veterans

  Improve Veterans' Access to Care and Benefits

  Senator Ossoff supports bills to improve transportation for rural veterans to healthcare, enhance SCRA benefits, and ensure fair home loan access.

  Where it stands: Senator Ossoff has sponsored the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act (S. 119-86) and the VA Transportation Programs Act of 2024, both of which are pending in committee and directly address the promise to improve transportation for rural veterans.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredVA Transportation Programs Act of 2024Latest action 2024-08-01
  • Bill authoredRural Veterans Transportation to Care ActLatest action 2024-02-07
  • Bill authoredRural Veterans Transportation to Care ActLatest action 2025-05-21
  • Bill authoredVeterans Home Loan Fairness Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-12
  • Bill authoredTransitioning Servicemember Food Security Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-27
  • Bill cosponsoredRunaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-10
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the week of November 3 through November 7, 2025, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".Latest action 2025-11-04
  • Bill authoredHydrogen Aviation Development ActLatest action 2023-06-08
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “veterans improve veterans access care”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Environment

  Expand Georgia's Ocmulgee Mounds

  He champions the establishment of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve to protect and enhance a significant cultural and natural site in Georgia.

  Where it stands: Senator Ossoff sponsored the 'Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act' (S.348) which had hearings in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks in the current 119th Congress.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredOcmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment ActLatest action 2024-11-21
  • Bill authoredOcmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment ActLatest action 2025-12-09
  • Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship.Latest action 2022-02-01
  • Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.Latest action 2023-01-26
  • Bill authoredFort Eisenhower National Guard Support ActLatest action 2024-06-20
  • Bill authoredDobbins Civil Engineering Support ActLatest action 2024-06-20
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the "Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States Courthouse."Latest action 2024-06-13
  • Bill authoredMilitary Families Support ActLatest action 2024-06-11
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment expand georgia ocmulgee mounds”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Ethics

  Ban congressional stock trading

  Promised to introduce and push a stock-trading ban.

  Where it stands: Senator Ossoff sponsored the 'Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act' (S. 1952) in the current Congress (119th Congress) on May 22, 2025, which was read twice and referred to committee.

  On the record: 10 bills · 2 speeches

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2025-05-22
  • Bill authoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2023-09-12
  • Bill authoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2022-01-12
  • Bill cosponsoredFirst Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2026-06-15
  • 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 cosponsoredWildland Firefighters Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2025-01-16
  • Bill cosponsoredSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing 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 Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-07-16
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “ethics ban congressional stock trading”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Democracy

  Pass federal voting rights legislation

  Promised to help enact national voting standards.

  Where it stands: Despite Senator Ossoff's support and co-sponsorship, significant federal voting rights legislation like the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act did not pass both chambers of Congress during his term.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Latest action 2025-05-15
  • Bill cosponsoredInternational Human Rights Defense Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
  • Bill authoredPassport Backlog Elimination ActLatest action 2021-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredHelping Heroes ActLatest action 2025-02-25
  • Bill cosponsoredGlobal Health, Empowerment and Rights ActLatest action 2025-01-28
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.Latest action 2025-02-21
  • Bill cosponsoredJohn R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
  • Bill authoredKings Bay Trident Modernization ActLatest action 2024-06-20
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “democracy pass federal voting rights”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Economy

  Deliver federal manufacturing investment to Georgia

  Promised to bring clean-energy manufacturing jobs to the state.

  Where it stands: No bill sponsorship, cosponsorship or floor statement in the current Congress matches this commitment yet.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the "Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States Courthouse."Latest action 2024-06-13
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".Latest action 2024-11-19
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.Latest action 2026-07-21
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the United States Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.Latest action 2025-05-13
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to remove the exclusion of certain small business concerns from the disadvantaged business enterprise program, and for other purposes.Latest action 2022-06-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.Latest action 2026-06-01
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Latest action 2025-11-03
  • Bill authoredSolar Energy Manufacturing for America ActLatest action 2021-06-21
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy deliver federal manufacturing investment”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov
• Ethics

  Refuse corporate PAC contributions

  Promised not to accept corporate PAC money.

  Where it stands: Federal Election Commission (FEC) campaign finance data indicates that Senator Ossoff's campaigns have not accepted corporate PAC contributions.

  On the record: 6 bills

  See the 6 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredA 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 resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.Latest action 2025-09-30
  • Bill cosponsoredSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
  • 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 cosponsoredA resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.Latest action 2025-05-13
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2025-05-05
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “ethics refuse corporate pac contributions”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on ossoff.senate.gov

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