Scorecard

Gary Peters' Scorecard

45 out of 87 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

D-

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

D-

Bills That Affected This Grade

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

Gary Peters

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 4563 • May 19, 2026

Section 232 Public Transparency Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3913 • Feb. 25, 2026

Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3905 • Feb. 24, 2026

Tariff Refund Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3543 • Dec. 17, 2025

Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2130 • Oct. 30, 2025

AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 580 • July 28, 2025

Combating CCP Labor Abuses Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2212 • July 8, 2025

VISIBLE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1678 • May 8, 2025

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1449 • Apr. 10, 2025

Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 981 • Mar. 12, 2025

Foreign Agents Transparency Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 808 • Feb. 27, 2025

Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act

This bill prohibits the importation of specified minerals from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of platinum, palladium, braggite, rhodium, ruthenium, nickel, cooper, or zinc if the mineral is (1) produced in Russia or by a Russian entity; or (2) determined to have been exchanged with, swapped for, or otherwise obtained in lieu of…

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 696 • Feb. 24, 2025

Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 554 • Feb. 12, 2025

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

This bill requires or authorizes certain actions to increase defense-related cooperation between the United States and Israel. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a cooperative program, with the concurrence of Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD), to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned…

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 491 • Feb. 6, 2025

Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 5102 • Dec. 19, 2024

Cross-Border Tunnel Report Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 5315 • Dec. 19, 2024

Cooperation on Combating Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 5562 • Dec. 17, 2024

A bill to modify United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1253 • Dec. 16, 2024

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of CBP officers to specified levels. If CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 5463 • Dec. 10, 2024

A bill to establish the Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Mission Center.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4672 • Dec. 9, 2024

Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4698 • Oct. 1, 2024

DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024

This act extends through FY2026 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish and operate joint task forces (JTFs), which coordinate activities across DHS’s component organizations and with other government and international partners.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 670 • Oct. 1, 2024

IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act

This act provides statutory authority for and modifies two programs within Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)—an operational unit within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4961 • Aug. 1, 2024

NO BAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4582 • June 18, 2024

Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4515 • June 11, 2024

Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2291 • June 7, 2024

Northern Border Coordination Act

This bill establishes a center to coordinate border security activities along the U.S.-Canada border and addresses related issues. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must establish the Northern Border Coordination Center to serve as the centralized coordination center for operations, domain awareness, intelligence, and engagement with…

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4285 • May 8, 2024

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 484 • Dec. 22, 2023

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance on human rights issues to U.S. businesses, including businesses considering transactions with entities subject to the influence of countries where significant human rights abuses have occurred.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

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

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1822 • Oct. 3, 2023

Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase its use of nonintrusive inspection systems to scan passenger and commercial vehicles at land ports of entry.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2368 • July 19, 2023

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct an interagency review of the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment from responsible private-sector entities based in trusted countries and addressing foreign trade barriers that firms in advanced technology sectors face in the global digital economy.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2229 • July 11, 2023

Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1074 • June 13, 2023

Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act of 2023

This bill requires reports to Congress addressing issues related to China, including a strategy to respond to coercive actions by China. The Department of Defense must submit a report identifying goods and services from the United States that China relies upon and U.S. military procurement practices that are reliant on trade with China.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1856 • June 7, 2023

Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

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

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1600 • May 15, 2023

Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Voted Yea

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

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

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 987 • Mar. 27, 2023

PREVENT Fentanyl Act

Providing Resources for Exceptional Veterans to End Narcotic Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the PREVENT Fentanyl Act This bill expands the Human Exploitation Rescue Operation Child-Rescue Corps program to address fentanyl trafficking. (The program, which is part of U.S.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 761 • Mar. 9, 2023

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs. These measures include (1) establishing property-blocking and visa-blocking sanctions, and (2) requiring the Department of State to report on these practices.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4101 • Dec. 15, 2022

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance to U.S. businesses, including those considering transactions with entities subject to the influence of countries where significant human rights abuses have occurred, about issues such as (1) the human rights abuses perpetuated by China's government, (2) risk factors that may be used to identify…

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4611 • Dec. 7, 2022

IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act

This bill establishes a program within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to provide outreach and training to HSI employees and partners who have been exposed to various forms of trauma in working with victims of human trafficking. The bill also provides statutory authority for the HSI Victim Assistance Program.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4572 • Dec. 5, 2022

Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act

This bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to increase its use of nonintrusive inspection systems for passenger and commercial vehicles at land ports of entry.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4645 • Dec. 5, 2022

Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act

This bill addresses various issues related to border security. For example, the bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to waive reimbursement for the salaries of DHS employees providing training to foreign-vetted law enforcement or national security units under an agreement with the Department of Defense; authorizes U.S.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4656 • Dec. 5, 2022

DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the authority of the Department of Homeland Security to establish joint task forces. The bill also modifies various reporting and oversight requirements related to such joint task forces.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3052 • July 21, 2022

Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., entities and individuals) responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constitute serious human rights violations and acts to support the establishment of facilities in Cambodia that could be used by China's military.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 56 • July 14, 2022

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4389 • June 14, 2022

COI Elimination Act

This bill limits U.S. contributions to the United Nations pertaining to the U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. Current law imposes a cap on the annual U.S. contribution to the U.N. budget.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3850 • Mar. 16, 2022

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of CBP officers to specified levels. If CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3421 • Dec. 16, 2021

Stop Iranian Drones Act of 2021

This bill expands existing provisions requiring sanctions against individuals or entities that provide certain types of weapons to Iran. Specifically, the bill modifies the provisions by adding unmanned combat aerial vehicles to the list of weapons covered by the sanctions.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3347 • Dec. 8, 2021

Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021

Masih Alinejad Harassment and Unlawful Targeting Act of 2021 or the Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are acting on behalf of Iran's government and involved in the harassment of certain individuals, such as human rights activists.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3089 • Oct. 27, 2021

Food Security is National Security Act of 2021

This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Further, the bill requires CFIUS to consider the potential effects of a proposed or pending transaction on the security of the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2937 • Oct. 5, 2021

BURMA Act of 2021

Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021 or the BURMA Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2922 • Sept. 30, 2021

Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Afghanistan War Commission. The commission must conduct a study of various matters related to the war in Afghanistan, including (1) U.S. actions immediately prior to the attacks on September 11, 2001; (2) U.S.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

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

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2218 • June 24, 2021

Trade Adjustment Assistance For Workers Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise revises the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, including by expanding program eligibility to additional workers and authorizing the Department of Labor to reimburse workers for certain out-of-pocket training expenses.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2120 • June 17, 2021

United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center Act

This bill requires the Department of State to establish the United States–Israel Artificial Intelligence Center to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities in the United States and Israel to develop more robust research and development cooperation in specified areas (e.g., machine…

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1642 • May 13, 2021

Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021

Protect Women's and Girls' Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on the conditions of women and girls in Afghan civil society following the departure of U.S. and NATO forces.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1510 • Apr. 29, 2021

Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2021

This bill establishes within the Department of Commerce a task force to identify and recommend actions related to potential countervailable subsidies, dumping, and circumvention. Dumping and countervailable subsidies are unfair trade practices that cause (or threaten to cause) material injury to U.S.

AFF

Supported

Gary Peters

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 765 • Mar. 16, 2021

Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to carry out activities under the Safe from the Start program to prevent, mitigate, and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies around the world. (The Safe from the Start program addresses childhood exposure to violence.)

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 634 • Mar. 9, 2021

Girls LEAD Act

Girls' Leadership, Engagement, Agency, and Development Act of 2021 or the Girls LEAD Act This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to jointly report to Congress a strategy to strengthen the participation of adolescents, particularly girls, in democracy, human rights, and governance.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 388 • Feb. 23, 2021

Honduras Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021

This bill temporarily imposes sanctions and other penalties on Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez and the government of Honduras for systemic corruption and human rights violations, with particular focus on the Honduran police and military.

AFF

Opposed

Gary Peters

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

Gary Peters

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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