Scorecard

Kirsten Gillibrand's Scorecard

19 out of 96 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3900 • June 17, 2026

Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4814 • June 17, 2026

A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 184 • Apr. 30, 2026

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

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

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4436 • Apr. 29, 2026

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4389 • Apr. 27, 2026

HELP Separated Children Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 114 • Apr. 22, 2026

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

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

AFF

Supported

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4364 • Apr. 21, 2026

Speedy Tariff Refund Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 171 • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 180 • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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

AFF

Supported

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 181 • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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

AFF

Supported

Kirsten Gillibrand

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4038 • Mar. 10, 2026

Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3981 • Mar. 4, 2026

BRAVE Burma Act

Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma Act or the BRAVE Burma Act This bill extends and expands a law imposing sanctions on Burma. The bill also requires the Department of State to appoint a Special Envoy for Burma.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 104 • Mar. 4, 2026

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

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

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3855 • Feb. 12, 2026

United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3249 • Feb. 10, 2026

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3393 • Dec. 9, 2025

Support UNFPA Funding Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3146 • Nov. 6, 2025

Restoring Access for Detainees Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2577 • July 31, 2025

McCarran-Walter Technical Corrections Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2212 • July 8, 2025

VISIBLE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1449 • Apr. 10, 2025

Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 691 • Feb. 24, 2025

Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act

This bill addresses unfair trade practices by making various changes to U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty laws. Antidumping laws provide 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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 696 • Feb. 24, 2025

Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 677 • Feb. 20, 2025

Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to designate certain primary airports near the border as ports of entry and terminate the user fee requirement for customs services at these airports.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 5092 • Dec. 9, 2024

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5183 • Sept. 25, 2024

BE GONE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4582 • June 18, 2024

Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4558 • June 17, 2024

Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4551 • June 13, 2024

United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4393 • May 22, 2024

Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4069 • Mar. 22, 2024

Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3323 • Nov. 15, 2023

PROKID Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3128 • Oct. 25, 2023

Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3065 • Oct. 17, 2023

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2175 • June 22, 2023

ASPIRE Act

Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment Act or the ASPIRE Act This bill addresses issues related to asylum applicants and migrants, including by directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1885 • June 8, 2023

Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act

This bill exempts Special Immigrant Juveniles visas from certain annual numerical limitations on such visas. (Generally, Special Immigrant Juvenile status is available to qualifying non-U.S. nationals under 21 years of age who are in the United States and have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent.)

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1777 • May 31, 2023

Abraham Accords Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2023

This bill allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to, in consultation with the Department of State, engage in activities to strengthen network defense and cybersecurity collaboration between Abraham Accords countries and the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1392 • May 1, 2023

Citizenship for Essential Workers Act

This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 public health emergency to apply for and obtain lawful permanent resident status (sometimes referred to as a green card). The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1334 • Apr. 27, 2023

MARITIME Act of 2023

Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023 or the MARITIME Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to develop an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability for the Middle East to protect against specified maritime threats in the region.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1187 • Apr. 18, 2023

Fairness to Freedom Act of 2023

This bill establishes a right to legal representation in certain immigration proceedings (e.g., removal and immigration bond hearings) at the government's expense for individuals who cannot afford representation. The bill also establishes various entities to facilitate such legal representation.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Sponsored

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 222 • Feb. 1, 2023

Border Airport Fairness Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to designate certain primary airports near the border as ports of entry and terminate the user fee requirement for customs services at these airports.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4529 • July 13, 2022

Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2022

Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2022 This bill imposes requirements related to the treatment of noncitizen children detained in immigration custody.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4366 • June 9, 2022

DEFEND Act of 2022

Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses Act of 2022 or the DEFEND Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to seek to cooperate with Middle East allies and partners (i.e., countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and other countries in the region as appropriate) to identify and develop an approach…

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4350 • June 6, 2022

Emergency Infant Formula Act

This bill addresses the shortage of infant formula in the United States, including by authorizing the President to take certain actions to expedite the importation of such formula. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to declare through an executive order that a shortage of infant formula exists in the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Voted Yea

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3131 • Nov. 2, 2021

Arm Taiwan Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Taiwan Security Assistance Initiative to accelerate Taiwan's deployment of asymmetric defense capabilities to the level required to deter or defeat an invasion by China.

AFF

Supported

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2128 • June 17, 2021

Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from detaining an individual during pregnancy or postpartum recovery and addresses related issues. DHS must immediately release any detainee found to be pregnant, unless the detainee presents an immediate and serious threat of hurting themselves or others.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2032 • June 10, 2021

Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021

This bill modifies a program providing special immigrant visas to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. The bill extends the program through 2023 and increases the number of visas available. An individual may become eligible for a visa after assisting U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1708 • May 19, 2021

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2021

This bill exempts from worldwide or numerical limitations certain family-sponsored immigrant visas for the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under certain laws providing for naturalization for service during World War II.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1375 • Apr. 27, 2021

Families Belong Together Act

This bill provides various immigration benefits for eligible alien parents (or legal guardians) and minor children who were separated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) between January 20, 2017, and January 20, 2021.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1135 • Apr. 15, 2021

GRACE Act

Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act or the GRACE Act This bill establishes that the maximum number of refugees admitted each fiscal year shall be no less than 125,000 and that the maximum number shall be treated as the numerical goal for refugee admissions for the applicable fiscal year.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 901 • Mar. 23, 2021

FAIR Proceedings Act

Funding Attorneys for Indigent Removal Proceedings Act or the FAIR Proceedings Act This bill expands access to counsel for aliens in immigration proceedings and provides for protections related to such proceedings.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 382 • Feb. 23, 2021

PROKID Act

Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act or PROKID Act This bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The office shall ensure that if government detention of an immigrant child is necessary, that child is held in the least restrictive setting.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 50 • Jan. 26, 2021

Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021

This bill provides assistance to eligible nationals of Venezuela. Under this bill, eligible nationals of Venezuela shall qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization.

AFF

Opposed

Kirsten Gillibrand

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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