Scorecard

John Hickenlooper's Scorecard

15 out of 65 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 4392 • June 17, 2026

Energy Security Pacts Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not 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

John Hickenlooper

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 4436 • Apr. 29, 2026

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 124 • Apr. 28, 2026

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

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

AFF

Supported

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4038 • Mar. 10, 2026

Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3905 • Feb. 24, 2026

Tariff Refund Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2722 • Feb. 10, 2026

Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3322 • Jan. 7, 2026

Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3393 • Dec. 9, 2025

Support UNFPA Funding Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 90 • Nov. 6, 2025

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2594 • July 31, 2025

IEIS Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not 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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 455 • Feb. 6, 2025

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 491 • Feb. 6, 2025

Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 429 • Feb. 5, 2025

STRATEGIC Minerals Act

Securing Trade and Resources for Advanced Technology, Economic Growth, and International Commerce in Minerals Act or STRATEGIC Minerals Act This bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade and increase U.S. access to critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs).

AFF

Supported

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 391 • Feb. 4, 2025

Access to Counsel Act of 2025

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 5451 • Dec. 5, 2024

STRATEGIC Minerals Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5404 • Nov. 21, 2024

Summit of the Americas Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4961 • Aug. 1, 2024

NO BAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4712 • July 11, 2024

Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4723 • July 11, 2024

Keep Families Together Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4279 • May 8, 2024

Coordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2626 • May 7, 2024

MAHSA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4069 • Mar. 22, 2024

Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3291 • Nov. 13, 2023

EAGLE Act of 2023

Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act of 2023 or the EAGLE Act of 2023 This bill modifies requirements related to employment-based visas and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3065 • Oct. 17, 2023

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2705 • July 27, 2023

SEASONAL Act

State Executive Authority for Seasonal Occupations Needing Additional Labor Act or the SEASONAL Act This bill authorizes additional H-2B (temporary nonagricultural worker) visas to be issued to employers in a state with unmet labor needs. (H-2B visas are subject to an annual numerical cap.)

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2413 • July 20, 2023

RINA

Regional Integration and Normalization Act of 2023 or RINA This bill requires and authorizes actions to support the Abraham Accords and the Negev Forum. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1727 • June 13, 2023

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 lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 686 • Mar. 7, 2023

RESTRICT Act

Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act or the RESTRICT Act This bill requires federal actions to identify and mitigate foreign threats to information and communications technology (ICT) products and services (e.g., social media applications).

AFF

Supported

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 342 • Feb. 9, 2023

Access to Counsel Act of 2023

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3157 • Oct. 17, 2022

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

This act requires the Department of Labor to submit to Congress a study on the factors affecting employment opportunities for certain individuals with professional credentials obtained in a non-U.S. country, specifically individuals who are lawfully present noncitizens or naturalized U.S. citizens.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4649 • July 27, 2022

Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 activities to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The bill also modifies aspects of the strategy, such as requiring the strategy to seek to improve the efficiency and resilience of agricultural production.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4567 • July 20, 2022

EAGLE Act of 2022

Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act of 2022 or the EAGLE Act of 2022 This bill modifies requirements related to employment-based visas and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Voted Yea

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

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not 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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1912 • May 27, 2021

Access to Counsel Act of 2021

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, aliens in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 747 • May 12, 2021

Citizenship for Essential Workers Act

This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible aliens who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency to apply for and obtain permanent resident status. The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 348 • Feb. 22, 2021

U.S. Citizenship Act

This bill establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals. The bill also replaces the term alien with noncitizen in the immigration statutes and addresses other related issues. Specifically, the bill establishes a new status of lawful prospective immigrant .

AFF

Opposed

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

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

John Hickenlooper

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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