Elizabeth Warren

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.

• Agriculture

  Increase Seed Market Competition for Farmers

  Sponsored the Fair Seeds for Farmers Act to address anticompetitive practices in the seed industry, aiming to give farmers more choices and fairer prices.

  Where it stands: Senator Warren sponsored the 'Fair Seeds for Farmers Act' (S.XXXX), which was introduced on 2026-07-23 and is currently pending in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

  On the record: 24 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredFair Seeds for Farmers ActLatest action 2026-07-23
  • Bill cosponsoredFairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-15
  • Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill cosponsoredResponsible Firearms Marketing ActLatest action 2026-02-12
  • Bill cosponsoredFair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Latest action 2025-11-03
  • Bill cosponsoredKeep SNAP Funded Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-21
  • Bill cosponsoredKeep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-29
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture increase seed market competition”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on warren.senate.gov
• Economy

  Investigate Anticompetitive Practices in Fire Truck Manufacturing

  Introduced a joint resolution directing the FTC to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices within the fire truck manufacturing industry.

  Where it stands: Senator Warren sponsored S.J.Res. [number] on 2026-07-21, which directs the FTC to investigate anticompetitive practices in the fire truck manufacturing industry, and this bill is currently pending in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

  On the record: 7 bills

  See the 7 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA joint resolution directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws in the fire truck manufacturing industry.Latest action 2026-07-21
  • Bill authoredAffordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2023Latest action 2023-12-05
  • Bill cosponsoredAntitrust Accountability and Transparency ActLatest action 2026-03-17
  • Bill authoredProtecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-15
  • Bill authoredProtecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-05
  • Bill authoredAirport Gate Competition ActLatest action 2024-05-07
  • Bill cosponsoredFair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy investigate anticompetitive practices fire”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on warren.senate.gov
• Economy

  Reverse CFPB Rule Withdrawals

  Introduced multiple joint resolutions seeking congressional disapproval of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's withdrawal of key consumer protection rules.

  Where it stands: Senator Warren has sponsored multiple joint resolutions in the current Congress that seek congressional disapproval of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's withdrawal of various consumer protection rules, all of which have been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  On the record: 24 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 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-02: Deceptive Representations Involving the FDIC's Name or Logo or Deposit Insurance".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • 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 "Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • 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 2024-01: Preferencing and Steering Practices by Digital Intermediaries for Consumer Financial Products or Services".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • 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 "Bulletin 2022-04: Mitigating Harm From Repossession of Automobiles".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • 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 2022-06: Unanticipated Overdraft Fee Assessment Practices".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • 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 Information Requests to Large Banks and Credit Unions".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • 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 "Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Discrimination on the Bases of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • 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 "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Data".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy reverse cfpb rule withdrawals”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on warren.senate.gov
• Technology

  Require Transparency in AI Development

  Sponsored the AI Bubble Transparency Act to require public companies to disclose their investments, risks, and strategies related to artificial intelligence.

  Where it stands: Senator Warren sponsored the 'AI Bubble Transparency Act' (S. 2026) on June 10, 2026, which has been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and is currently pending.

  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 "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Data".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • Bill authoredClimate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019Latest action 2020-11-17
  • Bill cosponsoredDisclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring ActLatest action 2026-07-16
  • Bill authoredAI Bubble Transparency ActLatest action 2026-06-10
  • 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 "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Narrative Data".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • Bill authoredA resolution condemning and calling for the reversal of President Trump's decision to allow the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates, despite significant risks to national security and just months after the United Arab Emirates signed a secret $500,000,000 deal to buy close to a majority stake in the Trump family crypto company World Liberty Financial.Latest action 2026-02-05
  • 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 2024-01: Preferencing and Steering Practices by Digital Intermediaries for Consumer Financial Products or Services".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • Bill authoredData Breach Prevention and Compensation Act of 2018Latest action 2018-07-12
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology require transparency development”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on warren.senate.gov
• Defense

  Strengthen Oversight of Foreign Defense Ownership

  Introduced the Critical Defense Ownership Review Act to enhance review processes for foreign investments in critical defense industries.

  Where it stands: Senator Warren sponsored the Critical Defense Ownership Review Act on 2026-06-10, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, aligning directly with the promise's stated legislative vehicle.

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredCritical Defense Ownership Review ActLatest action 2026-06-10
  • Bill authoredDepartment of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency ActLatest action 2022-04-28
  • Bill authoredMake Taxpayer-Funded Department of Defense Medical Interventions Affordable ActLatest action 2021-07-27
  • Bill authoredDepartment of Defense Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021Latest action 2021-07-20
  • 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 authoredDepartment of Defense Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-20
  • Bill cosponsoredComprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill authoredA bill to improve transparency with respect to foreign influence on Department of Defense contractors.Latest action 2026-06-01
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “defense strengthen oversight foreign defense”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on warren.senate.gov
• Economy

  Protect the CFPB from defunding

  Promised to defend the agency's independent funding.

  Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes were found, and no legislative action on this promise has been identified.

  On the record: 24 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 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders; Rescission".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • Floor speech / statementPROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "MODIFICATION TO THE START OF THE...Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.Latest action 2026-07-23
  • Bill cosponsoredTargeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-01
  • Bill cosponsoredVoter Purge Protection ActLatest action 2025-10-09
  • 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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".Latest action 2026-01-13
  • 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 "Bulletin 2022-04: Mitigating Harm From Repossession of Automobiles".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • 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 2022-02: Deceptive Representations Involving the FDIC's Name or Logo or Deposit Insurance".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy protect cfpb defunding”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on warren.senate.gov
• Taxes

  Enact an ultra-millionaire wealth tax

  Promised to introduce and fight for a wealth tax.

  Where it stands: Senator Warren has repeatedly introduced the 'Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act' (e.g., S.510 in the 117th Congress, S.906 in the 118th Congress), but it has not advanced in Congress.

  On the record: 5 bills

  See the 5 records behind this

  • Bill authoredPrioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-25
  • Bill authoredUltra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill authoredUltra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2024Latest action 2024-03-21
  • Bill cosponsoredHealth Over Wealth ActLatest action 2026-07-23
  • 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
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “taxes enact ultra-millionaire wealth tax”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on warren.senate.gov
• Economy

  Strengthen bank capital and oversight rules

  Promised to restore tougher rules after regional bank failures.

  Where it stands: Despite the promise being made in the current Congress, no matching sponsorships or votes have been found for Senator Warren to strengthen bank capital and oversight rules, indicating a lack of legislative action.

  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 Department of the Treasury relating to "Regulatory Capital Rule: Modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies and Their Subsidiary Depository Institutions; Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt Requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies".Latest action 2026-03-04
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the duty of the Federal Government to dramatically expand and strengthen the care economy.Latest action 2024-12-20
  • Bill authoredA resolution condemning and calling for the reversal of President Trump's decision to allow the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates, despite significant risks to national security and just months after the United Arab Emirates signed a secret $500,000,000 deal to buy close to a majority stake in the Trump family crypto company World Liberty Financial.Latest action 2026-02-05
  • Bill authoredPharmaceutical Investment Oversight and Accountability ActLatest action 2026-07-15
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System relating to "Revisions to the Large Financial Institution Rating System and Framework for the Supervision of Insurance Organizations".Latest action 2026-03-04
  • Bill authoredInnovation Fund ActLatest action 2025-10-28
  • Bill authoredNo Argentina Bailout ActLatest action 2025-10-01
  • Bill authoredRestoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-06
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy strengthen bank capital oversight”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on warren.senate.gov
• Education

  Cancel student loan debt by executive action

  Promised to press the administration for broad cancellation.

  Where it stands: No legislative records indicate Senator Warren has sponsored or cosponsored any bill or resolution specifically calling for broad student loan debt cancellation by executive action during her current term.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the scientific judgement of the Food and Drug Administration 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 and based on science.Latest action 2023-12-14
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
  • Bill cosponsoredShutdown Student Loans for Feds ActLatest action 2025-10-29
  • Bill cosponsoredAll Students Count Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".Latest action 2026-04-29
  • 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 Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".Latest action 2026-05-20
  • Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".Latest action 2026-03-10
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".Latest action 2025-11-19
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “education cancel student loan debt”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on warren.senate.gov

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