Pete Ricketts

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• Veterans

  Extensive record

  Ricketts's profile cites 56 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  56 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Veteran Well-being — Senator Ricketts prioritizes improving mental health services and overall care for veterans, recognizing their sacrifices and ensuring their post-service well-being.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “veterans veteran well-being”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Improve Veteran Health & Care
    • Member website: ricketts.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “veterans improve veteran health care”

  The record (57)

  • Bill authoredMIND Our Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill cosponsoredProtecting Minors in Federal Health Plans ActLatest action 2025-05-15
  • Bill cosponsoredImproving Mental Health Access for Students ActLatest action 2025-06-02
  • Bill cosponsoredVeterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
  • Bill authoredCARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
  • Congressional Record contextPROVIDING 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...Latest action 2026-09-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.Latest action 2026-06-01
  • Bill cosponsoredImproving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20

• Foreign policy

  Extensive record

  Ricketts's profile cites 51 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  51 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Support for US Alliances — Senator Ricketts champions strong diplomatic and defense alliances, particularly with nations like the Philippines and Japan, to counter geopolitical pressures and maintain regional stability.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “foreign policy alliances”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Counter Foreign Aggression
    • Member website: ricketts.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “foreign policy counter foreign aggression”

  The record (51)

  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2025-10-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the United States-Philippines alliance on the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines, and the 10th anniversary of the landmark arbitral award upholding Manila's sovereignty against escalating aggression and lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2026-06-08
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of persistent and escalating aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2024-09-12
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People's Republic of China.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China.Latest action 2026-04-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.Latest action 2026-04-16
  • Bill cosponsoredFast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense ActLatest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredEnding Lending to China Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-21

• Housing

  Extensive record

  Ricketts's profile cites 49 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  49 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Enhance Housing Affordability
    • Member website: ricketts.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “housing enhance housing affordability”

  The record (49)

  • Bill cosponsoredStreamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-23
  • Bill authoredHousing for America’s Middle Class Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-03
  • Bill authoredRural Housing Regulatory Relief ActLatest action 2026-03-03
  • Bill cosponsoredRural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-02
  • Bill cosponsoredExpanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators ActLatest action 2025-02-13
  • Bill cosponsoredVALID Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-03
  • Bill authoredRural Depositories Revitalization Study ActLatest action 2026-05-13
  • Bill cosponsoredHousing Supply Frameworks ActLatest action 2025-04-03

• Technology

  Extensive record

  Ricketts's profile cites 37 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  37 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Strengthen Technology Supply Chains
    • Member website: ricketts.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “technology strengthen technology supply chains”

  The record (37)

  • Bill authoredMultilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) ActLatest action 2026-04-13
  • Bill cosponsoredCHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-17
  • Bill cosponsoredNOPAIN for Veterans ActLatest action 2025-11-19
  • Bill cosponsoredChip Security ActLatest action 2025-05-08
  • Bill cosponsoredPay Our Military Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.Latest action 2025-09-16
  • Bill cosponsoredGAME Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-18
  • Bill cosponsoredConnected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-22

• Defense & security

  Extensive record

  Ricketts's profile cites 36 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  36 bills

  Go deeper on defense & security

  Their stated view

  • Ensuring National Security — Ricketts supports strengthening national defense, protecting critical technologies, and enhancing military alliances like AUKUS to safeguard US interests and counter foreign adversaries.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “defense security ensuring national security”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Strengthen Defense Industrial Base
    • Member website: ricketts.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “defense security strengthen defense industrial”

  The record (36)

  • Bill authoredBINSA ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.Latest action 2025-06-18
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2025-10-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of persistent and escalating aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2024-09-12
  • Bill cosponsoredDismantling Ideological Policies for Semiconductors and Science ActLatest action 2025-05-13
  • Bill cosponsoredPay Our Military Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-22
  • Bill cosponsoredEnergy Security Pacts ActLatest action 2026-07-27
  • Bill authoredA resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).Latest action 2025-02-13

• Agriculture & rural

  Extensive record

  Ricketts's profile cites 35 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  35 bills

  Go deeper on agriculture & rural

  Their stated view

  • Promoting Rural America — He advocates for policies that support agricultural communities, including flexibility in food programs, fair labeling, and flood protection, recognizing their vital role in the US economy.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural promoting rural”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Support Agricultural Sector & Rural Vitality
    • Member website: ricketts.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural agricultural sector rural”

  The record (35)

  • Bill cosponsoredAmerican Beef Labeling Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.Latest action 2026-05-13
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.Latest action 2025-05-21
  • Bill authoredRural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-03
  • Bill authoredRural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act of 2023Latest action 2023-09-29
  • Bill authoredFAIR Labels Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-30
  • Bill authoredMARKET Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-19
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.Latest action 2025-05-05

• Economy & jobs

  Extensive record

  Ricketts's profile cites 33 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  33 bills

  Go deeper on economy & jobs

  Their stated view

  • Financial Sector Stability — He promotes measures to improve financial oversight, support rural depositories, and enhance collaboration between banks and fintech companies to foster economic growth.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs financial sector stability”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Promote Financial Innovation & Access
    • Member website: ricketts.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs promote financial innovation”

  The record (33)

  • Bill authoredRural Depositories Revitalization Study ActLatest action 2026-05-13
  • Bill cosponsoredExpanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators ActLatest action 2025-02-13
  • Bill authoredBank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement ActLatest action 2026-06-18
  • Bill authoredMultilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) ActLatest action 2026-04-13
  • Bill authoredPRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-12
  • Bill cosponsoredSTREAMLINE ActLatest action 2025-10-20
  • Bill cosponsoredProtecting Privacy in Purchases ActLatest action 2025-05-12
  • Bill cosponsoredRetirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-05

What Ricketts 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

   International Affairs

   Support for US Alliances

   Senator Ricketts champions strong diplomatic and defense alliances, particularly with nations like the Philippines and Japan, to counter geopolitical pressures and maintain regional stability.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “international affairs alliances”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
2. 02

   Agriculture

   Promoting Rural America

   He advocates for policies that support agricultural communities, including flexibility in food programs, fair labeling, and flood protection, recognizing their vital role in the US economy.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “agriculture promoting rural”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
3. 03

   Defense

   Ensuring National Security

   Ricketts supports strengthening national defense, protecting critical technologies, and enhancing military alliances like AUKUS to safeguard US interests and counter foreign adversaries.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “defense ensuring national security”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
4. 04

   Economy

   Financial Sector Stability

   He promotes measures to improve financial oversight, support rural depositories, and enhance collaboration between banks and fintech companies to foster economic growth.

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

   Veterans

   Veteran Well-being

   Senator Ricketts prioritizes improving mental health services and overall care for veterans, recognizing their sacrifices and ensuring their post-service well-being.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “veterans veteran well-being”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN