Scorecard

Christopher Murphy's Scorecard

27 out of 92 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S.J.Res. 185 • June 24, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

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

Christopher Murphy

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 163 • May 13, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 184 • Apr. 30, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 191 • Apr. 30, 2026

A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 114 • Apr. 22, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 123 • Apr. 15, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 161 • Apr. 13, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 171 • Apr. 13, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 180 • Apr. 13, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 116 • Mar. 24, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 118 • Mar. 18, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 115 • Mar. 5, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 117 • Mar. 5, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 104 • Mar. 4, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 98 • Jan. 14, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3571 • Dec. 18, 2025

Keeping Our Agents on the Line Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3535 • Dec. 17, 2025

GRACE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3508 • Dec. 16, 2025

ARMAS Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3326 • Dec. 3, 2025

Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3146 • Nov. 6, 2025

Restoring Access for Detainees Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3103 • Nov. 4, 2025

A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.

This bill addresses trade between the United States and covered countries. Under this bill, a covered country is any country excluding Belarus, Cuba, and North Korea. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to determine that Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 (commonly known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment) does not apply to a covered country.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2130 • Oct. 30, 2025

AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

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

Christopher Murphy

Voted Yea

Not 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

Christopher Murphy

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 2655 • Aug. 1, 2025

Community-based Refugee Reception Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2468 • July 28, 2025

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2350 • July 17, 2025

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2231 • July 9, 2025

GLOBE Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2212 • July 8, 2025

VISIBLE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2204 • June 28, 2025

Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2106 • June 18, 2025

SECURE Act

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation (certain countries in which nationals experience conflict or other unsafe conditions) to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 53 • June 11, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Qatar.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 54 • June 11, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 51 • May 15, 2025

A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 52 • May 15, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1297 • Apr. 3, 2025

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025

This bill provides legal protections for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings. The Department of Justice (DOJ), or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a case involving an unaccompanied child, may appoint or provide counsel at the government's expense to non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Christopher Murphy

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 1201 • Mar. 31, 2025

Strengthening Immigration Procedures Act of 2025

This bill allows an individual to raise a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel with respect to an immigration matter, including any matter concerning a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) pending before the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Justice.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 959 • Mar. 11, 2025

Tariff Transparency Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate and report to Congress on the impact of additional tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. (President Donald J. Trump issued executive orders on February 1, 2025, to impose an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 398 • Feb. 4, 2025

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

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

Christopher Murphy

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 5247 • Sept. 25, 2024

Witness Assistance and Criminal Accountability Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4861 • July 30, 2024

Destination Reception Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4683 • July 11, 2024

Strengthening Immigration Procedures Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4647 • July 9, 2024

ARMAS Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4361 • May 23, 2024

Border Act of 2024

The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4425 • May 23, 2024

GPA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4279 • May 8, 2024

Coordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4032 • Mar. 21, 2024

Improving Public Safety Through Immigration Warrant Issuance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3705 • Jan. 31, 2024

Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3714 • Jan. 31, 2024

GRACE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3065 • Oct. 17, 2023

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2748 • Sept. 7, 2023

A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to products of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1960 • June 13, 2023

Global Respect Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1924 • June 12, 2023

GLOBE Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1689 • May 18, 2023

Combatting Fentanyl Trafficking from China and Mexico Act

This bill requires the Department of State to carry out programs and activities to prioritize efforts to combat the international trafficking of certain synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals from Mexico and China.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

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

Christopher Murphy

Voted Nay

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

Christopher Murphy

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1098 • Mar. 30, 2023

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Christopher Murphy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1007 • Mar. 28, 2023

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2023

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI+ people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 962 • Mar. 23, 2023

Global Voices of Freedom Act of 2023

This bill requires certain actions to support and protect human rights defenders, defined in the bill as individuals who use nonviolent means to promote or protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. The bill requires the President to develop a comprehensive interagency strategy to support and protect human rights defenders abroad.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 767 • Mar. 9, 2023

MINDS Act

Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act or the MINDS Act This bill authorizes and requires certain actions by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities across U.S. development and foreign assistance programs.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 653 • Mar. 2, 2023

Freedom to Export to Cuba Act of 2023

This bill repeals both the President's statutory authority to impose an embargo on Cuba and various prohibitions against providing assistance to Cuba. Repealed prohibitions include those related to (1) the President's authority to impose sanctions on countries that provide assistance to Cuba, (2) the prohibition against U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4982 • Sept. 28, 2022

International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022

This bill establishes the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program in the Department of State to assist organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of children with disabilities in communicating about and advocating for policies that ensure the family inclusion and transition to independent living of children with…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Christopher Murphy

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

Christopher Murphy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3638 • Feb. 10, 2022

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022

This bill exempts certain aliens with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1201 • Dec. 15, 2021

United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021

This bill sets out priorities for climate action, clean energy, energy diplomacy, reduced deforestation, and related U.S. foreign policy. The Department of State must incorporate climate action and climate diplomacy across all bureaus and U.S. missions abroad. In addition, the bill directs increased U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1064 • Nov. 10, 2021

RENACER Act

Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. Specifically, the bill directs U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3108 • Oct. 28, 2021

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2021

This bill provides legal protections for a noncitizen (i.e., an individual referred to as an alien in federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3072 • Oct. 26, 2021

City and State Diplomacy Act

This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office of City and State Diplomacy, which shall coordinate federal support for engagement by state and municipal governments with foreign governments.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2950 • Oct. 6, 2021

FOREST Act of 2021

Fostering Overseas Rule of law and Environmentally Sound Trade Act of 2021 or the FOREST Act of 2021 This bill restricts certain commodities produced on illegally deforested land from accessing the U.S. market.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1041 • Aug. 10, 2021

RENACER Act

Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. Specifically, the bill directs U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 10 • Aug. 4, 2021

A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

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

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2297 • July 30, 2021

International Pandemic Preparedness and COVID-19 Response Act of 2021

This bill outlines U.S. foreign policy to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and to future pandemics and disasters. With respect to COVID-19, the Department of State must develop a strategy to expand and expedite access to COVID-19 vaccines in other countries.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2391 • July 20, 2021

National Security Powers Act of 2021

This bill limits presidential authorities related to, and increases congressional oversight of, introducing U.S. armed forces into hostilities, arms transactions, and national emergencies. The bill limits presidential authority to introduce U.S.

AFF

Supported

Christopher Murphy

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

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1996 • June 9, 2021

Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021

or the GLOBE Act of 2021 This bill contains provisions related to (1) the protection of LGBTQI individuals globally; and (2) immigration protections for vulnerable individuals.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1891 • May 27, 2021

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1694 • May 19, 2021

Freedom to Export to Cuba Act of 2021

This bill repeals both the President's statutory authority to impose an embargo on Cuba and various prohibitions against providing assistance to Cuba. It also repeals provisions related to (1) the President's authority to impose sanctions on countries that provide assistance to Cuba, (2) the prohibition against U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1451 • Apr. 29, 2021

Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement a comprehensive five-year strategy to contribute toward the global goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths by 2030.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

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

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 424 • Feb. 24, 2021

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 434 • Feb. 24, 2021

Iran Diplomacy Act of 2021

This bill outlines U.S. policy with respect to Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal. Specifically, the bill states that the United States and Iran should promptly return to full compliance with their commitments under the JCPOA.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 379 • Feb. 23, 2021

Libya Stabilization Act

This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 306 • Feb. 8, 2021

SECURE Act

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain permanent resident status.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 142 • Jan. 28, 2021

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided.

AFF

Opposed

Christopher Murphy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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