U.S. Senator · D · Minnesota
Tina Smith
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 720 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 258
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Smith puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Education
Extensive record
Smith's profile cites 102 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
102 bills
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Commitments tracked here
The record (104)
- Bill authoredAddressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-20
- Bill authoredAddressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2022Latest action 2022-08-01
- Bill authoredAddressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-09
- Bill authoredAddressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018Latest action 2018-07-09
- Bill authoredRural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-04
- Bill cosponsoredElementary and Secondary School Counseling ActLatest action 2026-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredCannabinoid Safety and Regulation ActLatest action 2025-12-15
- Bill authoredFree COVID–19 Testing ActLatest action 2020-03-12
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Smith's profile cites 75 bills authored or cosponsored and 4 other congressional records as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
75 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Improve Public Postal Services
- Protect Voting Rights and Election Integrity
The record (79)
- Bill authoredPostal Delivery Accountability ActLatest action 2023-12-04
- Bill authoredPostal Delivery Accountability ActLatest action 2026-06-03
- Bill cosponsoredJohn R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".Latest action 2026-08-04
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2025-09-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2026-09-15
- Bill cosponsoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office and should be removed from his position.Latest action 2025-09-04
Health care
Extensive record
Smith's profile cites 66 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
66 bills
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Their stated view
- Improving Healthcare Access — She champions legislation aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare, including maternal care, cancer treatment, mental health services, and preventive care.
Commitments tracked here
- Ensure Fair Cancer Drug Coverage
- Expand Rural Healthcare Workforce
The record (67)
- Bill authoredCancer Drug Parity Act of 2021Latest action 2021-10-27
- Bill authoredCancer Drug Parity Act of 2018Latest action 2018-12-12
- Bill authoredCancer Drug Parity Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredRural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-09
- Bill authoredRural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-04
- Bill authoredCancer Drug Parity Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-15
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.Latest action 2023-12-18
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2022 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.Latest action 2022-12-07
Agriculture & rural
Extensive record
Smith's profile cites 56 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
56 bills
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Their stated view
- Strengthening Rural Communities — Senator Smith advocates for policies and investments that support rural development, infrastructure, healthcare access, and economic opportunities in non-urban areas.
- Supporting Native American Sovereignty — Senator Smith consistently works to honor tribal sovereignty, protect treaty rights, and enhance resources for Native American communities, particularly concerning food access and land.
- Promoting Agricultural Sustainability — She focuses on initiatives that support farmers, improve food systems, and encourage sustainable practices in agriculture.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Farmers and Local Food Systems
The record (56)
- Bill authoredFarming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-22
- Bill authoredFarming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-19
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-07-18
- Bill cosponsoredSupporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.Latest action 2022-07-25
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-09-04
- Bill authoredIncreasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities ActLatest action 2023-07-18
- Bill authoredPromoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-11
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Smith's profile cites 21 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
21 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Increase Child and Dependent Care Tax Credits
The record (21)
- Bill authoredChild and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill cosponsoredChild Care for Every Community ActLatest action 2025-09-30
- Bill cosponsoredChild Care for Working Families ActLatest action 2025-07-15
- 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
- Bill authoredChild Care Supply Improvement Act of 2018Latest action 2018-09-27
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredCredit Union Employee and Member Safety Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredJohn Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family ActLatest action 2025-11-20
Justice & civil rights
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Smith has stated a position on advancing lgbtq+ rights, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Advancing LGBTQ+ Rights — Senator Smith supports legislation and resolutions that recognize and protect the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ individuals.
What Smith 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.
- 01Agriculture
Strengthening Rural Communities
Senator Smith advocates for policies and investments that support rural development, infrastructure, healthcare access, and economic opportunities in non-urban areas.
- 02Health
Improving Healthcare Access
She champions legislation aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare, including maternal care, cancer treatment, mental health services, and preventive care.
- 03Native Americans
Supporting Native American Sovereignty
Senator Smith consistently works to honor tribal sovereignty, protect treaty rights, and enhance resources for Native American communities, particularly concerning food access and land.
- 04Agriculture
Promoting Agricultural Sustainability
She focuses on initiatives that support farmers, improve food systems, and encourage sustainable practices in agriculture.
- 05Justice
Advancing LGBTQ+ Rights
Senator Smith supports legislation and resolutions that recognize and protect the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ individuals.
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.
- Agriculture
Support Farmers and Local Food Systems
Aims to expand training and grant programs that help new and existing farmers, and promote access to locally grown food.
On the record: 56 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFarming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-22
- Bill authoredFarming Opportunities Training and Outreach Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-19
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-07-18
- Bill cosponsoredSupporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.Latest action 2022-07-25
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-09-04
- Bill authoredIncreasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities ActLatest action 2023-07-18
- Bill authoredPromoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-11
- Taxation
Increase Child and Dependent Care Tax Credits
Seeks to enhance tax credits to make child care and dependent care more affordable for families.
On the record: 21 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredChild and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill cosponsoredChild Care for Every Community ActLatest action 2025-09-30
- Bill cosponsoredChild Care for Working Families ActLatest action 2025-07-15
- 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
- Bill authoredChild Care Supply Improvement Act of 2018Latest action 2018-09-27
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredCredit Union Employee and Member Safety Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredJohn Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Education
Address Teacher Shortages
Pledges to introduce legislation and initiatives designed to recruit, train, and retain teachers to combat educational staffing gaps.
On the record: 102 bills · 2 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredAddressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-20
- Bill authoredAddressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2022Latest action 2022-08-01
- Bill authoredAddressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-09
- Bill authoredAddressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2018Latest action 2018-07-09
- Bill authoredRural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-04
- Bill cosponsoredElementary and Secondary School Counseling ActLatest action 2026-05-21
- Bill cosponsoredCannabinoid Safety and Regulation ActLatest action 2025-12-15
- Bill authoredFree COVID–19 Testing ActLatest action 2020-03-12
- Health
Ensure Fair Cancer Drug Coverage
Advocates for legislation requiring equitable insurance coverage for all cancer treatments, regardless of administration method.
On the record: 27 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCancer Drug Parity Act of 2021Latest action 2021-10-27
- Bill authoredCancer Drug Parity Act of 2018Latest action 2018-12-12
- Bill authoredCancer Drug Parity Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredCancer Drug Parity Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-15
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.Latest action 2023-12-18
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2022 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.Latest action 2022-12-07
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.Latest action 2021-11-30
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.Latest action 2026-01-12
- Democracy
Improve Public Postal Services
Commitment to ensuring reliable and accountable postal delivery services for all communities, particularly in rural areas.
On the record: 33 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredPostal Delivery Accountability ActLatest action 2023-12-04
- Bill authoredPostal Delivery Accountability ActLatest action 2026-06-03
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".Latest action 2026-08-04
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office and should be removed from his position.Latest action 2025-09-04
- Bill authoredRural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-01
- Bill authoredRural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-02
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".Latest action 2026-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredUnited States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin ActLatest action 2025-07-09
- Democracy
Protect Voting Rights and Election Integrity
Supports efforts to ensure secure and accessible elections, upholding the fundamental right to vote for all eligible citizens.
On the record: 44 bills · 3 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredJohn R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2025-09-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2026-09-15
- Bill cosponsoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredTribal Access to Electronic Evidence ActLatest action 2026-10-05
- Bill cosponsoredModernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredIncreasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities ActLatest action 2023-07-18
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Health
Expand Rural Healthcare Workforce
Commitment to increase the number of healthcare professionals in underserved rural areas through training and development programs.
On the record: 41 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredRural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-09
- Bill authoredRural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-04
- Bill authoredInvesting in 21st Century Workforce Partnerships ActLatest action 2018-04-26
- Bill authoredRural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-01
- Bill authoredNative American Rural Homeownership Improvement Act of 2021Latest action 2022-05-25
- Bill authoredYouth Workforce Readiness Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-15
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize grants for eligible institutions to carry out agriculture workforce training programs, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-07-18
- Bill cosponsoredRural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement ActLatest action 2026-07-29
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