U.S. Senator · D · Oregon
Ron Wyden
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 221 Dirksen Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 166
- Speeches
- 1
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Wyden puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Wyden's work here shows up as 125 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 5 documented commitments.
125 bills
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Their stated view
- Tax Reform and Fairness — Advocates for reforming the tax code to ensure high-income individuals and corporations pay their fair share, closing loopholes, and improving tax transparency.
- Strengthening American Trade — Focuses on modernizing trade laws to benefit American workers and businesses while ensuring fair international commerce.
Commitments tracked here
- End Tax Loopholes for Wealthy
- Reform Congressional Trade Powers
- Limit High-Income Retirement Account Balances
- Protect Consumers from Predatory Financial Practices
- Increase Tax Accountability for Presidents
The record (85)
- Bill authoredPresidential Audit and Tax Transparency ActLatest action 2025-02-13
- Bill authoredPresidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredCongressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredReclaim Trade Powers ActLatest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.Latest action 2026-07-21
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports".Latest action 2026-05-13
- Bill authoredTariff Refund Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-24
- Bill authoredUnited States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-16
Health care
Extensive record
Wyden's work here shows up as 22 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
22 bills·1 speech
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Their stated view
- Affordable Healthcare Access — Supports initiatives to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, scrutinizing rules that may hinder patient access or increase costs.
Commitments tracked here
- Oppose Restrictive Medicare Prior Authorization
The record (20)
- Bill authoredA 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 of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-06-09
- 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 of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredA bill to repeal the Military Selective Service Act.Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Pentagon Press Access ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredAudit the Pentagon ActLatest action 2026-07-30
Justice & civil rights
Substantial record
Wyden's work here shows up as 19 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
19 bills
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Their stated view
- Protecting Privacy and Civil Liberties — Champions reforms to government surveillance programs to enhance transparency, protect individual privacy, and prevent abuses of power.
Commitments tracked here
- Reform Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
The record (19)
- Bill authoredA bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, protections relating to warrantless queries for the communications of United States persons, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to improve transparency, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredA bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, to prohibit reverse targeting of United States persons and persons located in the United States, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through May 21, 2026, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredGovernment Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-25
- Bill authoredGovernment Surveillance Reform Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-07
- Bill authoredGovernment Surveillance Reform Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredGovernment Surveillance Transparency Act of 2022Latest action 2022-03-22
Environment & energy
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Wyden has stated a position on environmental protection, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Environmental Protection — Supports policies aimed at preventing environmental hazards, promoting clean energy, and addressing climate change.
What Wyden 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.
- 01Economy
Tax Reform and Fairness
Advocates for reforming the tax code to ensure high-income individuals and corporations pay their fair share, closing loopholes, and improving tax transparency.
- 02Justice
Protecting Privacy and Civil Liberties
Champions reforms to government surveillance programs to enhance transparency, protect individual privacy, and prevent abuses of power.
- 03Health
Affordable Healthcare Access
Supports initiatives to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, scrutinizing rules that may hinder patient access or increase costs.
- 04Economy
Strengthening American Trade
Focuses on modernizing trade laws to benefit American workers and businesses while ensuring fair international commerce.
- 05Environment
Environmental Protection
Supports policies aimed at preventing environmental hazards, promoting clean energy, and addressing climate change.
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.
- Health
Oppose Restrictive Medicare Prior Authorization
Seeks to disapprove the CMS rule on prior authorization for select Medicare services, arguing against measures that may create barriers to care.
Where it stands: Senator Wyden sponsored two joint resolutions (S.J.Res. 54 and S.J.Res. 50) that sought to disapprove a CMS rule on Medicare prior authorization, both of which failed to advance in the Senate.
On the record: 22 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA 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 of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-06-09
- Bill authoredA 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 of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-07-16
- 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 of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredA bill to repeal the Military Selective Service Act.Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Pentagon Press Access ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
- Economy
End Tax Loopholes for Wealthy
Champions legislation like the Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act and the GRATS Act to close tax loopholes disproportionately benefiting the wealthy.
Where it stands: Senator Wyden sponsored the GRATS Act (S. 4154) on 2026-04-14, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance, indicating it is a live, pending bill this Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredGRATS ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill authoredGRATS ActLatest action 2024-03-20
- Bill authoredEnding the Carried Interest Loophole ActLatest action 2023-11-15
- Bill authoredKOMBUCHALatest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredStop Presidential Embezzlement ActLatest action 2026-02-10
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".Latest action 2026-02-10
- Bill authoredEqual Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-26
- Bill authoredProviding Real Opportunities for Growth to Rising Entrepreneurs for Sustained Success (PROGRESS) ActLatest action 2024-09-24
- Economy
Reform Congressional Trade Powers
Advocates for the Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026 to modernize and reassert congressional authority over trade policy.
Where it stands: Senator Wyden sponsored the 'Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026' on July 22, 2026, which is currently referred to the Committee on Finance, directly matching the promise's advocated bill.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCongressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredReclaim Trade Powers ActLatest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredTariff Refund Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-24
- Bill authoredUnited States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-16
- Bill authoredFIGHTING for America Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-14
- Bill authoredA joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Latest action 2025-04-30
- Bill authoredProtecting Americans' Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-14
- Bill cosponsoredRemote Access Security ActLatest action 2025-12-17
- Justice
Reform Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Proposes multiple bills to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, enhance transparency, and protect US persons from warrantless queries and reverse targeting.
Where it stands: Senator Wyden has sponsored multiple bills in the current Congress (2026) that directly address the promise, including four bills introduced on 2026-06-10 and the 'Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026' introduced on 2026-03-12, all of which are currently pending in committee.
On the record: 19 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, protections relating to warrantless queries for the communications of United States persons, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to improve transparency, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredA bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, to prohibit reverse targeting of United States persons and persons located in the United States, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through May 21, 2026, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredGovernment Surveillance Transparency Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-25
- Bill authoredGovernment Surveillance Reform Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-07
- Bill authoredGovernment Surveillance Reform Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredGovernment Surveillance Transparency Act of 2022Latest action 2022-03-22
- Economy
Limit High-Income Retirement Account Balances
Sponsors legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to impose limitations on retirement account balances for high-income taxpayers.
Where it stands: Senator Wyden sponsored S.B.4735 in the current Congress (2026-07-21), which directly matches the promise's intent by proposing amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances, and this bill is currently pending in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose limitations on high-income taxpayers with large retirement account balances.Latest action 2026-07-21
- Bill authoredEnding Tax Breaks for Massive Sovereign Wealth Funds ActLatest action 2023-07-26
- Bill authoredBillionaires Income Tax ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill authoredSLUSH FUND Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-21
- Bill authoredTaxing Buybacks from Big Oil Windfalls ActLatest action 2026-05-20
- Bill authoredKOMBUCHALatest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredModernization of Derivatives Tax Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-16
- Bill authoredGRATS ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Economy
Protect Consumers from Predatory Financial Practices
Supports measures like the Pedophile Financial Accountability Act and works to prevent the withdrawal of rules related to fair credit reporting to protect consumers.
Where it stands: Senator Wyden sponsored the Pedophile Financial Accountability Act (S.XXX) on 2026-04-16 and cosponsored the Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S.YYY) on 2026-02-05, both of which are currently pending in the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports".Latest action 2026-05-13
- Bill authoredPedophile Financial Accountability ActLatest action 2026-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredPredatory Lending Elimination ActLatest action 2026-02-05
- Bill authoredNorthwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program ActLatest action 2025-05-06
- Bill authoredPrivacy Act Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-31
- Bill authoredInsurance Fraud Accountability ActLatest action 2025-11-06
- Bill authoredFree Speech Protection ActLatest action 2024-12-05
- Bill authoredHealth Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
- Economy
Increase Tax Accountability for Presidents
Will work to pass the Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act to ensure presidential tax returns are subject to rigorous oversight.
Where it stands: Senator Wyden sponsored the 'Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act' (S. 4172) on 2026-08-06, which is currently referred to the Committee on Finance.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredPresidential Audit and Tax Transparency ActLatest action 2025-02-13
- Bill authoredPresidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredStop Presidential Embezzlement ActLatest action 2026-03-18
- Bill authoredStop Presidential Embezzlement ActLatest action 2026-02-10
- Bill cosponsoredStock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-16
- Bill authoredBillionaires Income Tax ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to improve transparency, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredSLUSH FUND Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-21
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