Scorecard

John Kennedy's Scorecard

69 out of 90 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

D

Immigration

C

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

B-

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 4883 • June 24, 2026

A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under that Act.

This bill increases civil penalties for violations of U.S. export control laws. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum statutory civil penalty for each violation of any regulation, order, or license issued under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) to $1.2 million or four times the value of the transaction, whichever is greater.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3050 • June 17, 2026

PAID OFF Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4805 • June 17, 2026

Save Our Shrimpers Act

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

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Supported

John Kennedy

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.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4065 • Mar. 11, 2026

STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4019 • Mar. 5, 2026

Diego Garcia Treaty Oversight Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3713 • Jan. 28, 2026

No Climate Treaties Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3679 • Jan. 15, 2026

Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3584 • Jan. 7, 2026

Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

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.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

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.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 2958 • Sept. 30, 2025

AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2752 • Sept. 10, 2025

U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2116 • June 18, 2025

A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1705 • May 8, 2025

Chip Security Act

This bill requires covered integrated circuit products (e.g., advanced computing chips) to incorporate certain security mechanisms. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to require any covered integrated circuit product to have chip security mechanisms that implement location verification before the product is exported, reexported, or…

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1292 • Apr. 3, 2025

Save Our Seafood Act

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

AFF

Opposed

John Kennedy

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).

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 1153 • Mar. 26, 2025

No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

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.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 8 • Jan. 30, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security titled Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants and published on December 13, 2024.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 250 • Jan. 24, 2025

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

This bill prohibits the provision of funding for purposes outside the United States 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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

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.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Voted Yea

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.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5303 • Nov. 13, 2024

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

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.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4591 • June 18, 2024

Save Our Seafood Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Co-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.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4337 • May 15, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1829 • May 7, 2024

Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3235 • May 7, 2024

End Iranian Terrorism Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3933 • Mar. 12, 2024

Laken Riley Act

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

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3848 • Feb. 29, 2024

Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3811 • Feb. 27, 2024

Empowering Immigration Courts Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3707 • Jan. 31, 2024

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3708 • Jan. 31, 2024

A bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA.

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

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…

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-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.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3218 • Nov. 2, 2023

NOTICE Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3192 • Nov. 1, 2023

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3132 • Oct. 25, 2023

Where Are The Terrorists Now Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3057 • Oct. 17, 2023

No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2023

This bill imposes additional restrictions on the U.S. government's authority to vote on Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocations at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3013 • Oct. 4, 2023

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

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

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2952 • Sept. 27, 2023

AGOA Extension Act of 2023

This bill extends through September 30, 2045, the duty-free treatment of the products of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries under the Trade Act of 1974 and the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

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Opposed

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2210 • June 22, 2023

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act

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

AFF

Opposed

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2069 • June 21, 2023

Exposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2023

Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2023 This bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review certain investments made by China in the United States.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

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 Kennedy

Co-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

John Kennedy

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.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Voted Yea

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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1220 • Apr. 19, 2023

U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act

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

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1048 • Mar. 29, 2023

Ending the NARCOS Act of 2023

Ending the Notorious, Aggressive, and Remorseless Criminal Organizations and Syndicates Act of 2023 or the Ending the NARCOS Act of 2023 This bill designates nine specified drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

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 Kennedy

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 505 • Feb. 16, 2023

Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2023

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

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 370 • Feb. 9, 2023

Protecting America From Spies Act

This bill expands the grounds for barring non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have engaged in acts of espionage or sabotage from entering the United States. Specifically, any individual shall be inadmissible if the individual has engaged in or will engage in an act that (1) violates a U.S.

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Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 156 • Jan. 31, 2023

Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

This bill expands the E-Verify program by requiring all employers to use it and permanently reauthorizes the program. Currently, E-Verify use is voluntary for most employers, although some states mandate its use.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4650 • July 28, 2022

U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act

This bill requires the President to appoint either the U.S. ambassador to a county that is a member of the Pacific Islands Forum or another qualified individual to serve as special envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

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 Kennedy

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 Kennedy

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 Kennedy

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 Kennedy

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3735 • Mar. 2, 2022

Deterring Communist Chinese Aggression against Taiwan through Financial Sanctions Act of 2022

This bill requires sanctions and other actions if China's government makes any attempt to subject Taiwan to China's control, including by invading Taiwan's territory.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3567 • Feb. 2, 2022

No PLA LOOPHOLES Act

No People's Liberation Army in Logistical Operations and Other Pertinent Humanitarian Operations Leading to Endangered Security Act or the No PLA LOOPHOLES Act This bill increases restrictions on military-to-military exchanges or contacts between the U.S. Armed Forces and the Chinese military.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3209 • Nov. 15, 2021

Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report on the curriculum used in schools in areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority or located in Gaza and controlled by any other entity.

AFF

Opposed

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3146 • Nov. 3, 2021

WALL Act of 2021

This bill appropriates $25 billion for the construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and addresses other issues related to immigration. As offsets to this spending, the bill restricts the child tax credit, earned income credits, and lifetime learning credits to those with Social Security numbers and not prohibited from employment in the United States.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

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 Kennedy

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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3038 • Oct. 21, 2021

Exposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021

Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021 This bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review certain investments made by China in the United States.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

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 Kennedy

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 Kennedy

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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2216 • June 24, 2021

Save Our Afghan Allies Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to report to Congress a plan for admitting and relocating to the United States citizens of Afghanistan under an existing program. (The program provides special immigrant visas to eligible individuals who worked for U.S. or NATO forces in Afghanistan on or after October 7, 2001.)

AFF

Opposed

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2109 • June 17, 2021

No Dollars for Dictators Act of 2021

This bill imposes additional restrictions on the U.S. government's authority to vote on Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocations at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1205 • Apr. 19, 2021

Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal—unless the President commits to submit any successor agreement to the Senate for advice and consent as a treaty.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1045 • Mar. 25, 2021

Terrorist Deportation Act of 2021

This bill establishes that aliens identified in the terrorist screening database, except for permanent residents, shall be deportable and inadmissible into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may temporarily waive the inadmissibility of such an alien if it is in the national security interests of the United States.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1051 • Mar. 25, 2021

Empowering Immigration Courts Act

This bill authorizes immigration judges to impose a fine for contempt in accordance with the criminal code. Currently, the Department of Justice is authorized to prescribe regulations providing immigration judges with such authority, but has not done so.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1055 • Mar. 25, 2021

Criminal Alien Removal Clarification Act of 2021

This bill subjects to deportation an alien who at any time after admission has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors under state or federal law.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1056 • Mar. 25, 2021

Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act

This bill makes aliens associated with criminal gangs inadmissible for entry into the United States and deportable and establishes procedures related to designating groups with criminal gang status.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 858 • Mar. 18, 2021

Preventing Visa Overstays Act

This bill provides for criminal penalties for an alien who stays in the United States after the expiration of the alien's visa. Such an alien shall be criminally fined, imprisoned for up to one year, or both.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 859 • Mar. 18, 2021

Visa Lottery Repeal Act

This bill eliminates the diversity immigrant visa program, which makes available a limited number of visas for aliens from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 875 • Mar. 18, 2021

Ending Sanctuary Cities Act of 2021

This bill makes state or local governments that violate immigration laws ineligible for federal financial assistance. A governmental entity shall be ineligible if it(1) violates federal law by prohibiting its officials from communicating with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the immigration status of any individual, (2) restricts compliance…

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Sponsored

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 Kennedy

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 Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 25 • Jan. 22, 2021

Stop Greenlighting Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2021

This bill prohibits a state from receiving certain federal law enforcement grants if it takes certain immigration-related actions. Specifically, a state may not receive such grants if it (1) issues a driver license to an individual who does not have proof of U.S.

AFF

Supported

John Kennedy

Co-sponsored

Aligned

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