
U.S. Senator · R · South Carolina
Tim Scott
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 104 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 114
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Scott puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Education
Extensive record
Scott's profile cites 63 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
63 bills
Go deeper on education
Their stated view
- Empowering Parental Education Choices — Advocates for school choice and charter schools, believing they offer better educational outcomes for students.
Commitments tracked here
- Boost Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Promote Charter Schools Annually
The record (63)
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 22nd annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 9 through May 15, 2021.Latest action 2021-05-24
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025.Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12 through May 18, 2024.Latest action 2024-05-16
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 23rd annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 8 through May 14, 2022.Latest action 2022-05-09
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026.Latest action 2026-06-09
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 24th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 7 through May 13, 2023.Latest action 2023-05-11
- Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022, as "National School Choice Week".Latest action 2022-02-01
- Bill cosponsoredPregnant Students’ Rights ActLatest action 2026-01-27
Other
Extensive record
Scott's profile cites 42 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
42 bills
Go deeper on other
Commitments tracked here
- Support Pregnant and Parenting Women
The record (42)
- Bill authoredSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActLatest action 2024-02-06
- Bill authoredSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredSupport for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredBRIDGE Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to promote national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 24th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 7 through May 13, 2023.Latest action 2023-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.Latest action 2024-05-02
Housing
Extensive record
Scott's profile cites 35 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
35 bills
Go deeper on housing
Commitments tracked here
- Improve Foster Youth Support
The record (36)
- Bill authoredSupport for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActLatest action 2024-02-06
- Bill authoredSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredStop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2022-12-08
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of the ability of Hamas to reconstitute in the region, and the safe release of United States hostages from the Gaza Strip.Latest action 2024-09-25
- 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 authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026.Latest action 2026-06-09
Health care
Extensive record
Scott's profile cites 27 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
27 bills
Go deeper on health care
Their stated view
- Modernizing Healthcare Access — Focuses on improving healthcare services, particularly in rural areas, and expanding access to telehealth.
Commitments tracked here
- Supports Rural Healthcare Funding
The record (28)
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2024-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.Latest action 2023-03-23
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2022-12-08
- Bill authoredIncreasing Access to Care ActLatest action 2017-10-17
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2025-09-19
- Bill cosponsoredKeep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredLifting Local Communities ActLatest action 2025-09-18
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.Latest action 2025-01-24
Economy & jobs
No records matched yet
Scott has stated a position on supporting small businesses, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Supporting Small Businesses — Aims to reduce regulatory burdens and provide tax relief to foster the growth and success of small businesses.
- Protecting Worker Rights — Seeks to ensure worker privacy and empower employees through various legislative initiatives.
- Ensuring Fiscal Responsibility — Champions tax reform and accountability for government agencies like the IRS to promote economic stability.
What Scott 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.
- 01Education
Empowering Parental Education Choices
Advocates for school choice and charter schools, believing they offer better educational outcomes for students.
- 02Economy
Supporting Small Businesses
Aims to reduce regulatory burdens and provide tax relief to foster the growth and success of small businesses.
- 03Health
Modernizing Healthcare Access
Focuses on improving healthcare services, particularly in rural areas, and expanding access to telehealth.
- 04Labor and Employment
Protecting Worker Rights
Seeks to ensure worker privacy and empower employees through various legislative initiatives.
- 05Economy
Ensuring Fiscal Responsibility
Champions tax reform and accountability for government agencies like the IRS to promote economic stability.
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.
- Education
Boost Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Leading efforts with the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, which aims to provide significant funding for infrastructure and development at HBCUs.
On the record: 7 bills
See the 7 records behind this
- Bill authoredIGNITE HBCU Excellence ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredRevoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023Latest action 2024-04-09
- Bill authoredHBCU PARTNERS ActLatest action 2020-12-31
- Bill cosponsoredHBCU Research Capacity ActLatest action 2026-03-24
- Bill authoredA resolution strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States.Latest action 2024-05-02
- Bill cosponsoredNo Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-22
- Bill cosponsoredStop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-29
- Health
Supports Rural Healthcare Funding
Senator Scott has co-sponsored legislation to reauthorize and fund the Rural Health Care Services Outreach, Rural Health Network Development, and Small Healthcare Provider Quality Improvement programs.
On the record: 27 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2024-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.Latest action 2023-03-23
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2022-12-08
- Bill authoredIncreasing Access to Care ActLatest action 2017-10-17
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2025-09-19
- Bill cosponsoredKeep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredLifting Local Communities ActLatest action 2025-09-18
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.Latest action 2025-01-24
- Education
Promote Charter Schools Annually
Introduced a resolution congratulating charter schools during National Charter Schools Week, highlighting their contributions to education.
On the record: 59 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 22nd annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 9 through May 15, 2021.Latest action 2021-05-24
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025.Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12 through May 18, 2024.Latest action 2024-05-16
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 23rd annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 8 through May 14, 2022.Latest action 2022-05-09
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026.Latest action 2026-06-09
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 24th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 7 through May 13, 2023.Latest action 2023-05-11
- Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022, as "National School Choice Week".Latest action 2022-02-01
- Bill cosponsoredPregnant Students’ Rights ActLatest action 2026-01-27
- Housing
Improve Foster Youth Support
Sponsoring legislation to provide support for expectant and parenting foster youth, ensuring they receive necessary resources.
On the record: 35 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSupport for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActLatest action 2024-02-06
- Bill authoredSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredStop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.Latest action 2022-12-08
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of the ability of Hamas to reconstitute in the region, and the safe release of United States hostages from the Gaza Strip.Latest action 2024-09-25
- 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 authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026.Latest action 2026-06-09
- Families
Support Pregnant and Parenting Women
Championing the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act to provide resources and assistance to new mothers and families.
On the record: 42 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActLatest action 2024-02-06
- Bill authoredSupporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredSupport for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredBRIDGE Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to promote national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 24th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 7 through May 13, 2023.Latest action 2023-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2024, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.Latest action 2024-05-02
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