U.S. Senator · I · Vermont
Bernard Sanders
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 332 Dirksen Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 73
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Sanders puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Sanders's profile cites 43 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 4 documented commitments.
43 bills
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Their stated view
- Progressive Economic Policies — Supports policies designed to reduce income inequality, such as higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations, and increased wages for workers.
- Strengthening Worker Rights — Works to expand collective bargaining rights, increase the minimum wage, and protect workers' ability to organize and secure benefits.
Commitments tracked here
- Guarantee Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Raise the Minimum Wage to a Living Wage
- Expand and Protect Social Security
- Tax Wealthy and Large Corporations Fairly
The record (44)
- Bill authoredAmerican A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund ActLatest action 2026-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredBillionaires Income Tax ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Justice for Workers ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredSocial Security Expansion ActLatest action 2022-06-09
- Bill authoredTax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-17
- Bill authoredGuaranteed Paid Vacation ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredProtection of Social Security Benefits Restoration ActLatest action 2026-09-24
Health care
Substantial record
Sanders's profile cites 16 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
16 bills
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Their stated view
- Universal Healthcare Access — Advocates for a single-payer healthcare system to ensure all Americans have comprehensive medical coverage.
Commitments tracked here
The record (17)
- Bill authoredCutting Medicare Prescription Drug Prices in Half ActLatest action 2022-02-09
- Bill authoredMedicare Drug Price Negotiation ActLatest action 2019-01-10
- Bill authoredCutting Medicare Prescription Drug Prices in Half ActLatest action 2023-05-04
- Bill authoredMedicare for All Act of 2019Latest action 2019-04-10
- Bill authoredMedicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- Bill authoredMedicare Drug Price Negotiation ActLatest action 2017-10-25
- 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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".Latest action 2026-01-13
- 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
Housing
Substantial record
Sanders's profile cites 8 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
8 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Enact a Green New Deal for Public Housing
The record (8)
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Housing ActLatest action 2021-04-19
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Housing ActLatest action 2024-03-21
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Housing ActLatest action 2019-11-14
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Housing ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredGreen New Deal for Health ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredA bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program.Latest action 2015-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredGreen New Deal for Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredRebuild America Act of 2015Latest action 2015-01-27
Education
Some record
Sanders's profile cites 7 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
7 bills
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Their stated view
- Affordable Education — Pushes for tuition-free public colleges and universities, as well as measures to reduce student debt and expand early childhood education.
Commitments tracked here
- Make Public Colleges Tuition-Free
The record (7)
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".Latest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredCDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness ActLatest action 2026-07-21
- Bill cosponsoredTyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Bill cosponsoredGood Jobs for Good Airports ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredGreen New Deal for Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredClimate Change Education ActLatest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredHigher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-30
Environment & energy
No records matched yet
Sanders has stated a position on climate change action, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Climate Change Action — Proposes large-scale public investments in renewable energy and green infrastructure to combat climate change and create jobs.
What Sanders 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.
- 01Health
Universal Healthcare Access
Advocates for a single-payer healthcare system to ensure all Americans have comprehensive medical coverage.
- 02Economy
Progressive Economic Policies
Supports policies designed to reduce income inequality, such as higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations, and increased wages for workers.
- 03Environment
Climate Change Action
Proposes large-scale public investments in renewable energy and green infrastructure to combat climate change and create jobs.
- 04Education
Affordable Education
Pushes for tuition-free public colleges and universities, as well as measures to reduce student debt and expand early childhood education.
- 05Labor and Employment
Strengthening Worker Rights
Works to expand collective bargaining rights, increase the minimum wage, and protect workers' ability to organize and secure benefits.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Housing
Enact a Green New Deal for Public Housing
Transform public housing into energy-efficient, resilient, and safe homes, creating jobs and reducing carbon emissions.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Housing ActLatest action 2021-04-19
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Housing ActLatest action 2024-03-21
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Housing ActLatest action 2019-11-14
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Housing ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredGreen New Deal for Health ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredA bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program.Latest action 2015-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredGreen New Deal for Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredRebuild America Act of 2015Latest action 2015-01-27
- Labor and Employment
Guarantee Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Ensure all workers receive paid vacation time and paid sick leave, allowing them to care for themselves or family without losing income.
On the record: 2 bills
See the 2 records behind this
- Bill authoredGuaranteed Paid Vacation ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredGuaranteed Paid Vacation ActLatest action 2024-03-20
- Health
Implement Medicare for All
Establish a national health insurance program covering all medically necessary services, eliminating private insurance premiums and deductibles.
On the record: 16 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCutting Medicare Prescription Drug Prices in Half ActLatest action 2022-02-09
- Bill authoredMedicare Drug Price Negotiation ActLatest action 2019-01-10
- Bill authoredCutting Medicare Prescription Drug Prices in Half ActLatest action 2023-05-04
- Bill authoredMedicare for All Act of 2019Latest action 2019-04-10
- Bill authoredMedicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- Bill authoredMedicare Drug Price Negotiation ActLatest action 2017-10-25
- 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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".Latest action 2026-01-13
- 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
- Labor and Employment
Raise the Minimum Wage to a Living Wage
Increase the federal minimum wage to at least $17 per hour, ensuring all full-time workers can afford basic necessities.
On the record: 16 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Justice for Workers ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredAgricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredCEO and Worker Pension Fairness ActLatest action 2020-02-27
- Bill cosponsoredCommitment to Aid Workers ActLatest action 2025-12-10
- Bill cosponsoredFairness for Farm Workers ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredProtecting America’s Workers ActLatest action 2026-04-28
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the "Big Three" automakers.Latest action 2023-10-18
- Education
Make Public Colleges Tuition-Free
Eliminate tuition and fees at all public universities and colleges for students from families earning up to $125,000 per year.
On the record: 7 bills
See the 7 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".Latest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredCDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness ActLatest action 2026-07-21
- Bill cosponsoredTyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Bill cosponsoredGood Jobs for Good Airports ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredGreen New Deal for Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredClimate Change Education ActLatest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredHigher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-30
- Social Welfare
Expand and Protect Social Security
Strengthen Social Security by ensuring the wealthiest Americans contribute their fair share, increasing benefits for retirees and beneficiaries.
On the record: 11 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSocial Security Expansion ActLatest action 2022-06-09
- Bill cosponsoredProtection of Social Security Benefits Restoration ActLatest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredSocial Security Administration Fairness ActLatest action 2018-06-27
- Bill cosponsoredSupplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-05
- Bill authoredSocial Security Expansion ActLatest action 2019-02-13
- Bill authoredSocial Security Expansion ActLatest action 2023-02-13
- Bill cosponsoredSocial Security Survivor Benefits Equity ActLatest action 2025-12-04
- Congressional Record contextSocial Security (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-08-05
- Taxation
Tax Wealthy and Large Corporations Fairly
Increase taxes on billionaires, wealthy corporations, and excessive CEO pay to fund public services and reduce income inequality.
On the record: 15 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredAmerican A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund ActLatest action 2026-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredBillionaires Income Tax ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill authoredTax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-17
- Bill authoredMake Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share ActLatest action 2026-03-02
- Bill cosponsoredHealth Over Wealth ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredTax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-16
- Bill authoredCorporate Tax Dodging Prevention ActLatest action 2021-03-25
- Bill authoredTax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2024Latest action 2024-01-18
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