Scorecard

Bill Cassidy's Scorecard

96 out of 145 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

D-

Immigration

C-

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

C-

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 4805 • June 17, 2026

Save Our Shrimpers Act

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank) to oppose providing financial assistance for any project to support shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in a borrowing country.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2 • June 5, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4003 • Mar. 5, 2026

Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3841 • Feb. 11, 2026

Last Sale Valuation Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3713 • Jan. 28, 2026

No Climate Treaties Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3674 • Jan. 26, 2026

SCAM Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3670 • Jan. 15, 2026

End Welfare for Noncitizens Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3543 • Dec. 17, 2025

Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3237 • Nov. 20, 2025

Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Voted Nay

Aligned

S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 2868 • Sept. 18, 2025

India Shrimp Tariff Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2646 • Aug. 1, 2025

No Tax Treaties for Foreign Aggressors Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2679 • Aug. 1, 2025

Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1871 • May 22, 2025

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1589 • May 5, 2025

Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2025

This bill limits the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant immigration parole (i.e., give official permission for an individual to enter and temporarily remain in the United States).

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1291 • Apr. 3, 2025

CLEAN FTZ Act of 2025

Containing and Limiting the Extensive Abuses Noticed in Free Trade Zones Act of 2025 or the CLEAN FTZ Act of 2025 This bill creates a system to classify countries based on compliance with international standards within their free trade zones and establishes related penalties.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1292 • Apr. 3, 2025

Save Our Seafood Act

This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish processors. Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap, including fish roe processors.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1259 • Apr. 2, 2025

Manifest Modernization Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 1165 • Mar. 27, 2025

Strengthen American Competitiveness Against Harmful Subsidies Act of 2025

This bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to regularly monitor and report on industrial subsidies provided by the Chinese government.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 952 • Mar. 11, 2025

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.

This bill revises Chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform rate of duty for all whiskies.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 956 • Mar. 11, 2025

Customs Facilitation Act of 2025

This bill revises procedures for customs and trade enforcement and establishes related data and reporting requirements. Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the Border Interagency Executive Council to enhance coordination with border management authorities.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 816 • Mar. 3, 2025

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy and a standardized training plan to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 742 • Feb. 26, 2025

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025

This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti, including the duty-free treatment provided for a limited amount (referred to as tariff preference levels) of certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 743 • Feb. 26, 2025

Ag Disputes Act

Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act or the Ag Disputes Act This bill establishes a joint task force to identify and address trade barriers to U.S. agricultural exports. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish the Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 525 • Feb. 11, 2025

A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 481 • Feb. 6, 2025

Securing our Border Act

This bill addresses issues concerning border security and immigration, including by transferring unobligated funds from the Internal Revenue Service to certain border-related projects.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 486 • Feb. 6, 2025

Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act

This bill requires the immediate initiation of removal proceedings against a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) whose visa is revoked on security and related grounds.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 313 • Jan. 29, 2025

Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the United States from making any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations (UN) for assistance to Afghanistan until the Department of State certifies to Congress that (1) no U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 212 • Jan. 23, 2025

POLICE Act of 2025

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2025 or the POLICE Act of 2025 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 185 • Jan. 22, 2025

Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

This bill provides a private right of action against state and local jurisdictions with certain policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, and contains additional provisions related to such jurisdictions. Currently, such cooperation is generally not required.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 159 • Jan. 21, 2025

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

This bill requires (1) the Department of State to designate Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by…

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 145 • Jan. 16, 2025

Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis. Specifically, the bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 84 • Jan. 14, 2025

Sarah's Law

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 72 • Jan. 13, 2025

Justice for Jocelyn Act

This bill limits Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE’s) Alternatives to Detention program, which supervises non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) subject to removal who are released from the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 39 • Jan. 9, 2025

STOP MADURO Act

Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials Act of 2025 or the STOP MADURO Act This bill authorizes the Department of State to pay a reward of up to $100 million for certain information directly leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 52 • Jan. 9, 2025

End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) being admitted into the United States with a minor.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 53 • Jan. 9, 2025

PRINTS Act

Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act or the PRINTS Act This bill addresses migrant minor children entering the United States.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 37 • Jan. 8, 2025

VALOR Act of 2025

Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity, and Rights Act of 2025 or the VALOR Act of 2025 This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting the current government of Venezuela and any nondemocratic successor government.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5404 • Nov. 21, 2024

Summit of the Americas Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5303 • Nov. 13, 2024

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3187 • Sept. 19, 2024

Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires various reports on immigration, particularly regarding individuals paroled into the United States. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection must monthly publish details on non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5131 • Sept. 19, 2024

STRATEGIC Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5073 • Sept. 17, 2024

A bill to limit the use of funds for entities that care for unaccompanied alien children and have been identified as engaging in misconduct toward children.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5003 • Sept. 10, 2024

VALOR Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4689 • July 11, 2024

Justice for Jocelyn Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4712 • July 11, 2024

Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4591 • June 18, 2024

Save Our Seafood Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4529 • June 13, 2024

Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 94 • June 5, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4311 • May 9, 2024

No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1881 • May 7, 2024

Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3235 • May 7, 2024

End Iranian Terrorism Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 618 • May 7, 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of State to establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation as a tax-exempt organization to promote international conservation efforts, including by providing grants for eligible projects.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1271 • Apr. 9, 2024

FEND Off Fentanyl Act

Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act or the FEND Off Fentanyl Act This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting foreign persons (individuals and entities) engaged in trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3049 • Apr. 9, 2024

Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3923 • Mar. 12, 2024

Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3933 • Mar. 12, 2024

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U. S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3878 • Mar. 6, 2024

Americas Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3861 • Mar. 5, 2024

A bill to terminate the United States-People's Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People's Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3869 • Mar. 5, 2024

American Subsidies for American Autos Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1532 • Jan. 11, 2024

Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act

This bill suspends the admission of certain individuals into the United States. Specifically, this bill suspends the admission of any person who (1) is attempting to unlawfully enter the United States from Canada or Mexico, (2) does not possess the required travel documents, and (3) is being held at a point of entry or a Border Patrol station to facilitate…

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3431 • Dec. 7, 2023

Customs Modernization Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3384 • Nov. 30, 2023

Combating Cross-border Financial Crime Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3000 • Nov. 17, 2023

Armenian Protection Act of 2023

This bill restricts providing U.S. foreign assistance to the government of Azerbaijan in FY2024 or FY2025. Current law prohibits providing certain foreign assistance to the government of Azerbaijan, but also authorizes the President to waive this prohibition for specified reasons, such as if the foreign assistance is necessary to support U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3211 • Nov. 2, 2023

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3217 • Nov. 2, 2023

Manifest Modernization Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3183 • Nov. 1, 2023

Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3192 • Nov. 1, 2023

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3013 • Oct. 4, 2023

A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.

This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish roe processors, fish processors, technicians, or processing supervisors. Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3028 • Oct. 4, 2023

PUNISH Act of 2023

Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2023 or the PUNISH Act of 2023 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2979 • Sept. 28, 2023

India Shrimp Tariff Act

This bill addresses shrimp imports from India, including by phasing in an increased rate of duty for shrimp and prawns originating from India. Specifically, the bill requires the general rate of duty for shrimp and prawns originating from India to be (1) 10% for 2024, (2) 20% for 2025, and (2) 40% for 2026 and after. The Office of the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2992 • Sept. 28, 2023

Ag Disputes Act

Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act or the Ag Disputes Act This bill establishes a joint task force to identify and address trade barriers to U.S. agricultural exports. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish the Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2785 • Sept. 13, 2023

Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2023

This bill increases the federal minimum wage, permanently establishes the E-Verify system and requires its use, and contains other related provisions. Specifically, the bill increases the minimum wage to $11 per hour, phased in over five years (six years for businesses with fewer than 20 employees), from the current rate of $7.25 per hour.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2545 • July 26, 2023

Strengthen American Competitiveness Against Harmful Subsidies Act of 2023

This bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to regularly monitor and report on industrial subsidies provided by the Chinese government.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2343 • July 18, 2023

FAIR TARIFF Act of 2023

For Accurate Import Relief To Aid Retailers and Importers of Foreign Freights Act of 2023 or the FAIR TARIFF Act of 2023 This bill provides for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of products (e.g., wine, spirits, and food) of European Union countries imported into the United States during specified time periods.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2327 • July 13, 2023

Afghan Adjustment Act

This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2165 • June 22, 2023

Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act

This bill provides various immigration-related benefits to certain Nicaraguan nationals who are in the United States as part of a political prisoner release.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2210 • June 22, 2023

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1969 • June 14, 2023

De Minimis Reciprocity Act of 2023

This bill makes various changes to de minimis treatment of U.S. imports. (Current law allows for imports under a de minimis threshold to enter the United States free of tariffs and taxes with minimal inspection. In 2016, Congress raised this threshold from $200 to $800.)

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1904 • June 8, 2023

China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023

This bill requires the deposit into special accounts of certain interest earned on antidumping and countervailing duties collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after October 1, 2000. Currently, the applicable date is October 1, 2014. Amounts in special accounts are distributed to affected domestic producers.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1843 • June 7, 2023

End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) being admitted into the United States with a minor.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1768 • May 31, 2023

Taliban Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals related to Afghanistan. Specifically, the President must impose certain sanctions on foreign persons, including members of the Taliban, who (1) have directly or indirectly provided support for terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan; (2) are responsible for or complicit in serious…

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1781 • May 31, 2023

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.

This bill revises chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide uniform rates of duty for all whiskies.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1637 • May 17, 2023

Combating BDS Act of 2023

This bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1640 • May 17, 2023

Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023

This bill addresses issues relating to immigration enforcement. The bill declares that state and local law enforcement have inherent authority to investigate and arrest individuals to assist federal immigration enforcement. (Currently, state and local law enforcement may take certain immigration enforcement actions upon entering into an agreement with U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1647 • May 17, 2023

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President must impose sanctions on foreign persons and on agencies or instrumentalities of foreign states that knowingly provide significant support or services to or are involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1519 • May 10, 2023

Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a multiyear Western Hemisphere Security Strategy. The strategy must include elements such as (1) a proposal for increasing U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1465 • May 4, 2023

Baltic Security Initiative Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out an initiative to deepen security cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The goals of this initiative include (1) achieving U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1312 • Apr. 26, 2023

Securing our Border Act

This bill addresses issues concerning border security and immigration, including by transferring funds from the Internal Revenue Service to certain border-related projects.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 25 • Apr. 25, 2023

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor final rule entitled Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States and published on February 28, 2023.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1220 • Apr. 19, 2023

U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act

This bill requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a qualified individual to serve as Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum. (The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional political and economic policy organization with 18 member nations.) The Special Envoy may not concurrently serve as a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 995 • Mar. 28, 2023

Venezuelan Democracy Act

This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting the current government of Venezuela and any nondemocratic successor government. The bill also authorizes certain types of assistance for the people of Venezuela and to support democracy-building efforts.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 908 • Mar. 22, 2023

A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks.

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors at certain multilateral development banks, such as the Asian Development Bank, to oppose providing a loan, financial assistance, or technical assistance to China.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 552 • Feb. 28, 2023

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2023

This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through FY2035 the duty-free treatment provided for certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 505 • Feb. 16, 2023

Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2023

Immigration Parole Reform Act of 202 3 This bill limits the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant immigration parole (i.e., give official permission for an individual to enter and temporarily remain in the United States).

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 431 • Feb. 15, 2023

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 444 • Feb. 15, 2023

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 333 • Feb. 9, 2023

Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2023

This bill revises provisions related to the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law). DHS may detain an individual pending a removal decision for any length of time until the individual is subject to a final removal order.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 348 • Feb. 9, 2023

Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

This bill places restrictions on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) seeking asylum and contains provisions related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, an asylum seeker who arrives at a U.S. land port of entry without entry documents may not be admitted unless an asylum officer at a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 276 • Feb. 7, 2023

Upholding the Law at Our Border Act

This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to periodically investigate and report on immigration-related issues until there have been fewer than 35,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for three consecutive months.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 256 • Feb. 2, 2023

A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.

This bill revokes certain waivers of sanctions relating to Iran's nuclear activity, including for (1) the modernization or redesign of the Arak reactor, and (2) the preparation or modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility. The bill also prohibits the President from issuing a new waiver relating to such activities.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 158 • Jan. 31, 2023

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to take certain actions to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5187 • Dec. 5, 2022

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.

This bill revises chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United State to provide uniform rates of duty for all whiskies.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5161 • Dec. 1, 2022

A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of products of European Union member states, and for other purposes.

For Accurate Import Relief To Aid Retailers and Importers of Foreign Freights Act of 2022 or the FAIR TARIFF Act of 2022 This bill provides for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of products (e.g., wine, spirits, and food) of European Union countries exported to the United States during specified time periods.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4924 • Sept. 22, 2022

PUNISH Act of 2022

Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2022 or the PUNISH Act of 2022 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3589 • July 25, 2022

Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a multiyear Western Hemisphere Security Strategy. The strategy must include elements such as (1) a proposal for increasing U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4261 • June 24, 2022

FORMULA Act

Fixing Our Regulatory Mayhem Upsetting Little Americans Act or the FORMULA Act This bill provides, for 90 days beginning on this bill's enactment, duty-free treatment to infant formula.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4391 • June 14, 2022

CLEAR Documentation Act

Correcting a Lack of Efficient, Adequate, and Reasonable Documentation Act or the CLEAR Documentation Act This bill establishes certain rules for the Food and Drug Administration to issue export certifications for medical devices that are manufactured outside of the United States. A certification for a medical device must be subject to a user fee.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4370 • June 9, 2022

Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2022

This bill revises provisions related to the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain aliens. DHS may detain an alien pending a removal decision for any length of time until the alien is subject to a final removal order.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4324 • May 26, 2022

Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders and Violence Expulsion Act

This bill establishes under statute that a conviction for certain crimes related to kidnapping or sexual abuse shall be grounds for (1) barring an individual from entering the United States, and (2) deportability. (Under current law, convictions for certain crimes, including crimes involving moral turpitude, are grounds for inadmissibility and deportability.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4290 • May 24, 2022

Iran China Accountability Act

This bill prohibits the use of funds to enter into any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iran nuclear agreement until the President makes specified certifications concerning the actions of China and Iran. Specifically, the President must certify that China has ceased incarcerating Uyghur individuals in the Xinjiang region.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4285 • May 19, 2022

Upholding the Inter-American Democratic Charter Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of State to develop and implement a strategy to uphold and strengthen the Inter-American Democratic Charter, which states that the peoples of the Americas have a right to democracy and their governments have an obligation to promote and defend it.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4224 • May 16, 2022

Make Border Security a Priority Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to, for FY2022 and FY2023, expend on enhancing security along the U.S.-Mexico border an amount that is equal to the amount appropriated to the Department of Defense for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative for that fiscal year.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3591 • Apr. 4, 2022

United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022

This bill requires and authorizes actions to strengthen the U.S.-Ecuador relationship. The President may transfer two excess Coast Guard vessels to Ecuador if there is sufficient capacity to maintain the vessels.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3666 • Apr. 4, 2022

ACES Act

Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act or ACES Act This bill requires the Department of State to devise and implement a plan to mitigate any potential risk to the U.S. financial system posed by the adoption of a cryptocurrency as legal tender in El Salvador and any other country that uses the U.S. dollar as legal tender.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3958 • Mar. 30, 2022

China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to deposit into special accounts certain interest earned on antidumping and countervailing duties collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on or after October 1, 2000. Currently, the applicable date is October 1, 2014. Amounts in special accounts are distributed to affected domestic producers.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3871 • Mar. 17, 2022

A bill to provide a means for Congress to prevent an organization's designation as a foreign terrorist organization from being revoked by the Secretary of State.

This bill requires the Department of State to notify Congress at least 45 days before revoking a designation of an organization as a foreign terrorist organization. Congress may prohibit the revocation by enacting a joint resolution within 45 days of the State Department's notification.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3857 • Mar. 16, 2022

A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.

This bill revokes certain waivers of sanctions relating to Iran's nuclear activity, including for (1) the modernization or redesign of the Arak reactor, and (2) the preparation or modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility. The bill also prohibits the President from issuing a new waiver relating to such activities.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3784 • Mar. 8, 2022

Say No to the Silk Road Act

This bill requires various actions pertaining to China's sovereign digital currency. Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Office of Management and Budget to develop guidance for executive agencies pertaining to security requirements for the use of China's sovereign digital currency, (2) countries accepting assistance through the Foreign Military…

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3717 • Mar. 2, 2022

A bill to withdraw normal trade relations treatment from, and apply certain provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to, products of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

No Most Favored Nation Trading with Russia Act This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment from Russia. Additionally, the bill requires the President to encourage U.S. allies and partners to (1) consider taking similar actions; and (2) condemn, at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3279 • Nov. 30, 2021

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through December 19, 2035, the duty-free treatment provided for apparel articles assembled in Haiti and imported from Haiti or the Dominican Republic.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3154 • Nov. 3, 2021

Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds to make settlement payments to compensate any individuals for being separated from family members while detained by U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3063 • Oct. 26, 2021

Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021

This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2967 • Oct. 7, 2021

Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State. The position shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of matters pertaining to foreign policy in the Arctic, including trade, the environment, and political-military affairs.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 65 • July 16, 2021

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1061 • June 24, 2021

Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those…

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1187 • Apr. 15, 2021

Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021

This bill addresses unfair trade practices by making various changes to U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty law. Antidumping provides relief to U.S industries and workers that are materially injured or threatened with injury due to imports of like products sold in the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1024 • Mar. 25, 2021

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

This bill makes previously unused immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians who petition for such a visa before the date that is 90 days after the end of the declared national emergency relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 616 • Mar. 6, 2021

Inter-American Development Bank General Capital Increase Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to support and coordinate diplomatic engagement to secure a 10th general capital increase for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and to support the creation of an environmental fund and financing facility at the IDB. The bill also authorizes the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 488 • Feb. 25, 2021

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Bill Cassidy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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