U.S. Senator · D · Rhode Island
Sheldon Whitehouse
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 530 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 231
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Whitehouse puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Whitehouse's profile cites 106 bills authored or cosponsored and 19 other congressional records as potentially related to 4 documented commitments.
106 bills
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Their stated view
- Strengthen Consumer Protections — Works to protect consumers from predatory financial practices and ensure fairness in credit reporting and bankruptcy proceedings.
- Address Corporate Accountability — Seeks to curb corporate excess, prevent tax avoidance, and ensure that large corporations contribute fairly to society.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect consumers from predatory financial practices
- Impose windfall profits tax on big oil
- Cap executive compensation
- Address corporate tax avoidance
The record (125)
- Bill authoredFairness in Foreign Filing ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- 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 "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredCurtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredBig Oil Windfall Profits Tax ActLatest action 2022-03-10
- Bill authoredBig Oil Windfall Profits Tax ActLatest action 2023-02-14
- 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 "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".Latest action 2026-05-13
- Bill authoredCurtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) ActLatest action 2023-11-01
- Bill authoredBig Oil Windfall Profits Tax ActLatest action 2026-03-17
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Whitehouse's profile cites 70 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
70 bills
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Their stated view
- Modernize the Judiciary — Proposes reforms to the Supreme Court, including term limits and regular appointments, to enhance its impartiality and public trust.
Commitments tracked here
- Reform Supreme Court appointments and terms
The record (70)
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2023Latest action 2023-10-19
- Bill cosponsoredImmigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2022Latest action 2022-08-02
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022Latest action 2022-05-11
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Review Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Review Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Whitehouse's profile cites 60 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
60 bills
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Their stated view
- Combat Climate Change — Advocates for policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to clean energy, and protect natural resources from environmental degradation.
Commitments tracked here
The record (60)
- Bill authoredInternational Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-08
- Bill authoredNo Passes for Polluters Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill authoredInternational Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-10
- Bill authoredMethane Emissions Reduction Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-09
- Bill cosponsoredSoutheast New England Program Authorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-21
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredCarbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredConstitutional Accountability ActLatest action 2025-11-18
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Whitehouse's profile cites 39 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
39 bills
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Their stated view
- Reform Campaign Finance — Supports measures to limit the influence of money in politics, enhance transparency, and prevent foreign interference in US elections.
Commitments tracked here
- Limit foreign money in US elections
The record (41)
- Bill authoredGet Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredGet Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections ActLatest action 2024-07-10
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".Latest action 2026-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.Latest action 2025-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.Latest action 2025-10-31
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.Latest action 2025-12-03
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2026, as "Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day".Latest action 2026-06-22
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".Latest action 2025-10-29
What Whitehouse 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.
- 01Environment
Combat Climate Change
Advocates for policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to clean energy, and protect natural resources from environmental degradation.
- 02Democracy
Reform Campaign Finance
Supports measures to limit the influence of money in politics, enhance transparency, and prevent foreign interference in US elections.
- 03Finance
Strengthen Consumer Protections
Works to protect consumers from predatory financial practices and ensure fairness in credit reporting and bankruptcy proceedings.
- 04Economy
Address Corporate Accountability
Seeks to curb corporate excess, prevent tax avoidance, and ensure that large corporations contribute fairly to society.
- 05Justice
Modernize the Judiciary
Proposes reforms to the Supreme Court, including term limits and regular appointments, to enhance its impartiality and public trust.
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.
- Finance
Protect consumers from predatory financial practices
Work to disapprove rules that weaken consumer protections, such as those related to credit reporting and deposit accounts, through joint resolutions.
On the record: 29 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 "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".Latest action 2026-03-25
- 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 "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".Latest action 2026-05-13
- Bill authoredConsumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-20
- 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 "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-02: Reopening Deposit Accounts That Consumers Previously Closed".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredDisclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredKLEPTO ActLatest action 2022-04-07
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing that climate change poses a threat to the mortgage market and to home values.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month".Latest action 2026-04-28
- Justice
Reform Supreme Court appointments and terms
Support the 'Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026' to introduce regular appointments and set term limits for justices.
On the record: 70 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2023Latest action 2023-10-19
- Bill cosponsoredImmigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2022Latest action 2022-08-02
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022Latest action 2022-05-11
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Review Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill authoredSupreme Court Review Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-25
- Taxation
Impose windfall profits tax on big oil
Push for the 'Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act' to tax excessive profits of large oil companies and redirect revenues to benefit consumers.
On the record: 56 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredBig Oil Windfall Profits Tax ActLatest action 2022-03-10
- Bill authoredBig Oil Windfall Profits Tax ActLatest action 2023-02-14
- Bill authoredBig Oil Windfall Profits Tax ActLatest action 2026-03-17
- Bill cosponsoredTaxing Buybacks from Big Oil Windfalls ActLatest action 2026-05-20
- Bill authoredAffordable Housing Construction ActLatest action 2026-09-30
- Bill cosponsoredKeep Public Funds in Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.Latest action 2024-02-06
- Bill authoredNo Tax Breaks for Outsourcing ActLatest action 2025-02-05
- Environment
Hold polluters accountable
Introduce legislation like the 'No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026' and support disapproving EPA rules that ease regulations on polluters.
On the record: 60 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredInternational Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-08
- Bill authoredNo Passes for Polluters Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill authoredInternational Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-10
- Bill authoredMethane Emissions Reduction Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-09
- Bill cosponsoredSoutheast New England Program Authorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-21
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredCarbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredConstitutional Accountability ActLatest action 2025-11-18
- Economy
Cap executive compensation
Advocate for legislation such as the 'Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act' to limit excessive executive pay and address wealth inequality.
On the record: 5 bills · 19 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCurtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredCurtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) ActLatest action 2023-11-01
- Bill cosponsoredFlight Delay and Cancellation Compensation ActLatest action 2025-12-04
- Congressional Record contextVote on Schwartz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-08-05
- Congressional Record contextVote on Kuntz Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-07-15
- Congressional Record contextCloture Motion (Executive Session)Latest action 2026-08-05
- Congressional Record contextUnanimous Consent Request--S. Res. 556 (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-07-15
- Congressional Record contextVote on Blanche Nomination (Executive Calendar)Latest action 2026-08-07
- Democracy
Limit foreign money in US elections
Sponsor legislation like the 'Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act' to ban foreign financial influence in American political campaigns.
On the record: 39 bills · 2 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredGet Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredGet Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections ActLatest action 2024-07-10
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".Latest action 2026-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.Latest action 2025-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.Latest action 2025-10-31
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.Latest action 2025-12-03
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2026, as "Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day".Latest action 2026-06-22
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".Latest action 2025-10-29
- Taxation
Address corporate tax avoidance
Champion bills like the 'Fairness in Foreign Filing Act' to ensure corporations pay their fair share of taxes and prevent offshore tax evasion.
On the record: 68 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFairness in Foreign Filing ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredStop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-11
- Bill cosponsoredDirect File Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-26
- Bill authoredStop Subsidizing Giant Mergers ActLatest action 2024-03-21
- Bill authoredMedical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2021Latest action 2021-02-02
- Bill authoredAffordable Housing Construction ActLatest action 2024-09-24
- Bill cosponsoredKeep Public Funds in Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredPaying a Fair Share Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-01
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