Rick Scott

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.

• Defense

  Block CCP Spy Technology

  Sponsored the Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026 to prevent the use of technology linked to the Chinese Communist Party.

  Where it stands: Senator Rick Scott sponsored the 'Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026' (S. 2026), which was introduced on 2026-05-20 and is currently referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredBlocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
  • Bill authoredCountering CCP Drones and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement ActLatest action 2024-07-25
  • Bill authoredCountering CCP Drones ActLatest action 2022-02-02
  • Bill authoredStrengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats ActLatest action 2026-05-19
  • Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the inaugural flight of Space Shuttle Atlantis and recognizing Kennedy Space Center for its economic, educational, and cultural contributions to the State of Florida and the United States.Latest action 2025-10-16
  • Bill authoredBroadband Buildout Accountability ActLatest action 2025-02-25
  • Bill cosponsoredA 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 cosponsoredUnited States Research Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-22
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “defense block ccp spy technology”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on rickscott.senate.gov
• Economy

  Establish Procedures for Appropriation Bills

  Sponsored legislation to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish specific procedures for the consideration of appropriation bills.

  Where it stands: Senator Rick Scott sponsored S.XXX, 'A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish certain procedures for consideration of appropriation bills, and for other purposes,' which is currently pending in committee.

  On the record: 4 bills

  See the 4 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish certain procedures for consideration of appropriation bills, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-08-07
  • Bill cosponsoredDelivering On Government Efficiency in Spending ActLatest action 2025-12-10
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for carrying out such measure, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-09-24
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks.Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy establish procedures appropriation bills”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on rickscott.senate.gov
• Defense

  Condemn China's Dictator Xi Jinping

  Introduced a resolution condemning Xi Jinping for deceit, undermining peace, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.

  Where it stands: Senator Scott sponsored S.Res.XXX, which was agreed to in the Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA resolution condemning the dictator of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, for deceit, undermining prospects for peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.Latest action 2026-06-16
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan regime's continued human rights abuses, political repression, and dismantling of democratic institutions, and recognizing the resilience of the Venezuelan democratic opposition under the leadership of Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez.Latest action 2025-07-28
  • Bill authoredA resolution condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Order, Inc.Latest action 2024-03-21
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.Latest action 2025-10-07
  • Bill authoredHonoring the Victims of Communist China’s Tyranny ActLatest action 2026-07-21
  • Bill authoredConfronting CCP Human Rights Abusers ActLatest action 2025-05-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA 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 condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.Latest action 2026-02-11
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “defense condemn china dictator jinping”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on rickscott.senate.gov
• Economy

  Improve Small Business Regulatory Flexibility

  Sponsored the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act to reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses.

  Where it stands: Senator Rick Scott sponsored the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S.XXX) on 2026-07-30, which has been referred to committee and is currently pending.

  On the record: 12 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredSmall Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements ActLatest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredCOST ActLatest action 2026-03-18
  • Bill cosponsoredTraditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-25
  • Bill cosponsoredBillion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
  • 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 authoredDUMP Red Tape ActLatest action 2026-06-03
  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge announced on March 4, 2026, reflects sound national policy to protect ratepayers in the United States, promote electricity affordability, and ensure that all people of the United States, including households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms, have access to reliable and affordable energy as artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure expands across the United States.Latest action 2026-03-25
  • 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
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy improve small business regulatory”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on rickscott.senate.gov
• Finance

  Prohibit Chinese Central Bank Digital Currency

  Introduced the Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2026 to ban the use of China's central bank digital currency in the U.S.

  Where it stands: Senator Rick Scott sponsored the Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2026, which was introduced on 2026-05-20 and is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredChinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
  • Bill authoredA resolution condemning the dictator of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, for deceit, undermining prospects for peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.Latest action 2026-06-16
  • Bill authoredSafeguarding U.S. Financial Leadership Against Communist China ActLatest action 2024-06-18
  • Bill cosponsoredA 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 authoredDivesting from Communist China’s Military Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-14
  • Bill authoredSCHEDULES Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase flexibility in the transferability of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill authoredDisclosing Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “finance prohibit chinese central bank”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on rickscott.senate.gov
• Governance

  Push a congressional term limits amendment

  Promised to co-sponsor and force attention on term limits.

  Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes for a congressional term limits amendment by Senator Rick Scott have been found as of 2026-08-13.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.Latest action 2025-02-13
  • Bill authoredA resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.Latest action 2023-12-06
  • Bill cosponsoredFirst Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2026-06-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".Latest action 2025-05-13
  • Bill authoredA resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.Latest action 2025-06-18
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.Latest action 2026-06-02
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.Latest action 2026-06-02
  • Bill authoredA resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.Latest action 2025-12-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “governance congressional term limits amendment”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on rickscott.senate.gov
• Budget

  Sunset and re-authorize all federal programs

  Promised legislation requiring periodic reauthorization.

  Where it stands: Senator Scott introduced S.3564 (2022) and S.109 (2023), the 'Sunset Every 5 Years Act', but neither bill advanced out of committee.

  On the record: 18 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.Latest action 2025-01-08
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for carrying out such measure, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-09-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill cosponsoredKay Hagan Tick Reauthorization ActLatest action 2026-08-10
  • Bill cosponsoredFederal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
  • Bill authoredFederal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-09
  • Bill authoredNo Budget, No Pay ActLatest action 2025-01-14
  • Bill cosponsoredPREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-01
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “budget sunset re-authorize all federal”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on rickscott.senate.gov
• Retirement

  Protect Social Security from cuts

  Senator Scott has stated his opposition to cutting Social Security benefits for current seniors and those near retirement. However, his 11-Point Plan to Rescue America initially proposed that all federal legislation, including Social Security, should sunset every five years, requiring reauthorization by Congress.

  Where it stands: Senator Scott's 11-Point Plan included a provision that would sunset all federal legislation, including Social Security, after five years, which could lead to benefit cuts if not reauthorized. He later revised his plan to explicitly exempt Social Security and Medicare from the sunset provision, but the original proposal caused significant debate.

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of evacuees from Afghanistan found not to be properly vetted before entering the United States.Latest action 2025-01-30
  • Bill cosponsoredProtecting American Research and Talent ActLatest action 2025-09-10
  • Bill authoredProtect Our Seniors ActLatest action 2025-01-08
  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge announced on March 4, 2026, reflects sound national policy to protect ratepayers in the United States, promote electricity affordability, and ensure that all people of the United States, including households, small businesses, schools, hospitals, and farms, have access to reliable and affordable energy as artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure expands across the United States.Latest action 2026-03-25
  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism.Latest action 2025-09-03
  • Bill authoredProtect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-20
  • Bill authoredFederal Taxpayer Funds Protection and Clawback ActLatest action 2026-03-05
  • Bill authoredStrengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats ActLatest action 2026-05-19
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “retirement protect social security cuts”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on rickscott.senate.gov
• Budget

  Vote against omnibus spending bills

  Senator Scott has consistently stated his opposition to omnibus spending bills, arguing for individual appropriations bills instead.

  Where it stands: Senator Scott voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617), and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 4366).

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA resolution condemning the dictator of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, for deceit, undermining prospects for peace and security, and orchestrating crimes against humanity.Latest action 2026-06-16
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks.Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill cosponsoredEliminate Shutdowns ActLatest action 2025-09-29
  • Bill cosponsoredDelivering On Government Efficiency in Spending ActLatest action 2025-12-10
  • Floor speech / statementVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish certain procedures for consideration of appropriation bills, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-08-07
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of October 14, 2025, as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk".Latest action 2025-09-18
  • Bill authoredA resolution commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, 4 years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.Latest action 2025-07-10
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “budget vote against omnibus spending”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on rickscott.senate.gov

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