Scorecard

John Hoeven's Scorecard

65 out of 106 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

C+

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

C+

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 4853 • June 22, 2026

United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

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 Hoeven

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4295 • Apr. 15, 2026

Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4296 • Apr. 15, 2026

IGO Anti-Boycott Act

This bill penalizes U.S. persons (individuals or entities) that participate in certain boycotts imposed by international governmental organizations (IGOs). The bill expands an existing law that prohibits various actions by U.S.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

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 Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3713 • Jan. 28, 2026

No Climate Treaties Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 572 • Nov. 3, 2025

Shadow Wolves Improvement Act

This bill allows for the revision of the federal employment classification of the Shadow Wolves, a tactical patrol unit in Homeland Security Investigations currently operating on the lands of the Tohono O'odham Nation in Arizona on the U.S.-Mexico border, and establishes other requirements related to the expansion of the Shadow Wolves program.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 850 • Nov. 3, 2025

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to regularly perform a threat analysis of the northern U.S. border. The analysis must be performed every three years and include terroristic and criminal threats, recent changes in apprehensions, and improvements needed to prevent terrorism and reduce criminal activity.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

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 Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 2456 • July 24, 2025

Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2025

This bill provides statutory authority for the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service to establish the National Rural Export Center and up to nine regional rural export centers to assist rural businesses seeking to export their products.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1983 • June 5, 2025

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1612 • May 6, 2025

No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1521 • Apr. 30, 2025

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1517 • Apr. 29, 2025

BE GONE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-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

John Hoeven

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 685 • Feb. 24, 2025

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 680 • Feb. 20, 2025

Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 179 • Jan. 22, 2025

FARM Act

Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act or the FARM Act This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). It also requires CFIUS to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

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 Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 92 • Jan. 14, 2025

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement related to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response except pursuant to a treaty made under Article II, Section 2, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution (which requires that two-thirds of Senators present concur with the treaty).

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4676 • Dec. 2, 2024

Shadow Wolves Improvement Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5303 • Nov. 13, 2024

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4551 • June 13, 2024

United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Sponsored

Not 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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4408 • May 23, 2024

ARM Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4337 • May 15, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4311 • May 9, 2024

No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1829 • May 7, 2024

Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3235 • May 7, 2024

End Iranian Terrorism Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4241 • May 2, 2024

TAIWAN Security Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3049 • Apr. 9, 2024

Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not 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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2824 • Jan. 11, 2024

Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill addresses issues regarding immigration and border security, including by imposing limits to asylum eligibility. For example, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border; provides statutory authorization for Operation Stonegarden, which provides grants to law…

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3461 • Dec. 11, 2023

Iran China Accountability Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds to enter any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iranian nuclear agreement until (1) Iran has terminated agreements involving receiving funds from China; (2) Iran has terminated all military or security partnership agreements with China; (3) China has ceased to incarcerate Uyghur individuals…

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3192 • Nov. 1, 2023

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3197 • Nov. 1, 2023

Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023

This bill establishes an Iran Sanctions Enforcement Fund to pay expenses relating to seizures and forfeitures of Iranian property and provides statutory authority for the Export Enforcement Coordination Center, which is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and investigates and prosecutes violations of U.S. export control laws.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3061 • Oct. 25, 2023

A bill to revoke the waiver determination submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023, with respect to certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3053 • Oct. 17, 2023

Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. The prohibition does not apply to those products seized by the U.S. government for violations of sanctions.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3041 • Oct. 16, 2023

A bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

This bill reinstates any statutory sanctions against Iran that had been waived, reduced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to any agreement between the United States and Iran.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 41 • July 27, 2023

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review titled Circumvention of Lawful Pathways and published on May 16, 2023. The final rule established a rebuttable presumption that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not 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

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1674 • May 18, 2023

No START Treaty Act

This bill sets requirements for certain nuclear arms agreements with Russia and bars the expenditure of funds to implement the New START Treaty (a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia signed April 8, 2010) or similar future agreements unless such requirements are met.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

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 Hoeven

Voted Yea

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 Hoeven

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1415 • May 3, 2023

Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2023

This bill establishes the Rural Export Center to assist rural businesses seeking to export their products. Specifically, the center must (1) provide in-depth, customized, and actionable market research services for rural businesses; and (2) conduct strategic planning and export support services for those businesses as needed.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not 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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1068 • Mar. 30, 2023

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, including by prohibiting uncooperative jurisdictions from receiving certain grants.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1035 • Mar. 29, 2023

Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023

Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 202 3 This bill prohibits the expenditure of federal funds to implement the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer until the agreement is amended to remove China from the list of developing countries .

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Voted Yea

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 588 • Mar. 1, 2023

COVID Act of 2023

Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2023 or the COVID Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 472 • Feb. 16, 2023

Iran Nuclear Treaty Act

This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 160 • Jan. 31, 2023

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 68 • Jan. 25, 2023

FARM Act

Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act or the FARM Act This bill places the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. It also requires the committee to review any investment that could result in foreign control of any U.S. agricultural business.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2541 • Dec. 7, 2022

Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act

This bill authorizes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reclassify officers assigned to the tactical patrol unit on Tohono O'odham Nation land, commonly known as Shadow Wolves , as ICE special agents upon completing certain required training.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3856 • July 28, 2022

A bill to prohibit the importation of uranium from the Russian Federation.

This bill prohibits the importation of uranium from Russia.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4343 • May 26, 2022

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 46 • May 26, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-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

John Hoeven

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 Hoeven

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4022 • Apr. 7, 2022

A bill to codify in statute the CDC title 42 expulsion order, which suspends the right for certain aliens to enter the United States along United States land borders, until February 1, 2025.

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to prohibit, with certain exceptions, individuals from entering the United States through a coastal or land port of entry or a Border Patrol station near a U.S. land border. This prohibition shall not apply to a (1) U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, (2) member of the U.S.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3798 • Mar. 10, 2022

Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. The prohibition does not apply to those products seized by the U.S. government for violations of sanctions.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3718 • Mar. 1, 2022

A bill to prohibit the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from the Russian Federation.

This bill prohibits the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3701 • Feb. 17, 2022

TRUCKERS Act

Terminating Reckless and Unnecessary Checks Known to Erode Regular Shipping Act or the TRUCKERS Act This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from imposing any COVID-19 vaccination requirement on any commercial truck driver who is a national of Canada or Mexico and seeking to temporarily enter the United States for business through a land port…

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3463 • Jan. 18, 2022

COVID Act of 2022

Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2022 or the COVID Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3300 • Dec. 2, 2021

Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern…

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

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

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2945 • Oct. 6, 2021

BE GONE Act

Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants or the BE GONE Act This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2863 • Sept. 27, 2021

Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions involving Afghanistan and addresses related issues. The President must impose, with certain exceptions, visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign individual or entity that (1) provides support to any terrorist group in Afghanistan, (2) is responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Afghanistan, or…

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2374 • July 15, 2021

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Sayyud Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati, who was elected president of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the 2021 presidential election.

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, and the Iranian president elected in 2021, Sayyid Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2331 • July 13, 2021

SHIELD Act

Securing the Homeland from International Entrants with Life-threatening Diseases Act or the SHIELD Act This bill suspends for one year the admission and parole into the United States of certain categories of individuals who are from or were recently in a country that fails to meet certain criteria related to COVID-19.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

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 Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2030 • June 10, 2021

Iran Nuclear Treaty Act

This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1904 • May 27, 2021

Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1709 • May 19, 2021

ANTI-Drugs Act

Assisting Narcotics and Trafficking officers in Interdicting Drugs Act or the ANTI-Drugs Act This bill provides statutory authorization for the Operation Stonegarden grant program within the Department of Homeland Security.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1641 • May 13, 2021

ISRA

el Sovereignty Reassurance Act of 2021 or ISRA This bill prohibits using funds made available to the Department of State for FY2022 to implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds the U.S. recognition of the Golan Heights as part of Israel.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 118 • Jan. 28, 2021

Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Rural Export Center to assist rural businesses seeking to export their products. Specifically, the center must (1) provide in-depth, customized, and actionable market research services for rural businesses; and (2) conduct strategic planning and export support services for those businesses as needed.

AFF

Opposed

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 137 • Jan. 28, 2021

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 80 • Jan. 28, 2021

Sarah's Law

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien 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

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 42 • Jan. 26, 2021

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program.

AFF

Supported

John Hoeven

Co-sponsored

Aligned

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