Scorecard

Lisa Murkowski's Scorecard

23 out of 71 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 2252 • June 17, 2026

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 4087 • Mar. 12, 2026

A bill to exempt public school employees from non-processing related fees for H-1B visas imposed by Presidential Proclamation 10973.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3624 • Jan. 13, 2026

NATO UP Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3348 • Dec. 4, 2025

Dream Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1000 • Oct. 30, 2025

A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 2886 • Sept. 18, 2025

America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2679 • Aug. 1, 2025

Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2383 • July 22, 2025

CANADA Act

Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments Act or the CANADA Act This bill exempts goods imported by or for the use of small business concerns from duties (i.e., tariffs) imposed under Executive Order 14193 . This executive order, issued by President Donald J.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1272 • Apr. 3, 2025

Trade Review Act of 2025

This bill requires congressional notification and review of new or increased duties (i.e., tariffs) imposed by the President on articles imported into the United States. Specifically, the President must notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing a duty on articles imported into the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Lisa Murkowski

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1298 • Apr. 3, 2025

Religious Workforce Protection Act

This bill allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend the nonimmigrant visa status of certain religious workers. Under current law, if specified conditions are met, nonimmigrant religious workers may receive a visa for a period not to exceed five years.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 696 • Feb. 24, 2025

Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 461 • Feb. 6, 2025

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025

This bill exempts from immigrant visa limitations the children of certain individuals who were naturalized due to their military service during World War II. Specifically, this applies to the children of veterans who served honorably during World War II in the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4591 • June 18, 2024

Save Our Seafood Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4448 • June 4, 2024

Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1829 • May 7, 2024

Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3178 • Nov. 1, 2023

Immigration Court Efficiency and Children's Court Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2989 • Sept. 28, 2023

Nordic Trader and Investor Parity Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1457 • July 25, 2023

Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the United States to enter into a tax agreement with Taiwan. Specifically, the President may, through the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), negotiate and enter into a tax agreement with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO).

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2327 • July 13, 2023

Afghan Adjustment Act

This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2011 • June 15, 2023

United States-Russian Federation Seafood Reciprocity Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia. This prohibition applies to seafood products of Russian origin, including any such product that is incorporated into another product or that is substantially transformed in a country other than Russia.

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1960 • June 13, 2023

Global Respect Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1667 • May 17, 2023

America’s CHILDREN Act of 2023

America's CHILDREN Act of 2023 or the Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023 This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to certain college graduates who entered the United States as children and addresses other immigration-related issues. Specifically, this bill allows a non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1263 • Apr. 25, 2023

Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2023

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

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1098 • Mar. 30, 2023

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 863 • Mar. 16, 2023

A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.

This bill establishes a commission to develop a comprehensive grand strategy and whole-of-government approach with respect to the U.S.-China relationship. The purposes of the commission include (1) defining steps to build a stable international order that includes China, (2) providing recommendations to protect U.S.

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 821 • Mar. 15, 2023

A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.

This bill authorizes the position of Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region within the Department of State. The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 255 • Feb. 2, 2023

Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023

This bill provides expedited work authorization to certain asylum applicants, specifically those who (1) entered the United States at a designated port of entry, or (2) have been continuously physically present in the United States since this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3157 • Oct. 17, 2022

Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act

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

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4982 • Sept. 28, 2022

International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022

This bill establishes the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program in the Department of State to assist organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of children with disabilities in communicating about and advocating for policies that ensure the family inclusion and transition to independent living of children with…

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4787 • Aug. 7, 2022

Afghan Adjustment Act

This bill expands eligibility for special immigrant visas to certain Afghan nationals (and accompanying spouse and children) and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3614 • Feb. 9, 2022

United States-Russian Federation Seafood Reciprocity Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia. The prohibition shall terminate on the date on which the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Russian government has terminated its prohibition on the importation of seafood products from the United States.

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2967 • Oct. 7, 2021

Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State. The position shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of matters pertaining to foreign policy in the Arctic, including trade, the environment, and political-military affairs.

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2753 • Sept. 15, 2021

Protecting Children of Long-term Visa Holders Act of 2021

America's Children Act or the Protecting Children of Long-term Visa Holders Act of 2021 This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to certain college graduates who entered the United States as children and addresses other immigration-related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 10 • Aug. 4, 2021

A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2083 • June 16, 2021

HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021

Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 or the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of State or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to postpone the medical exam requirement for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan seeking entry into the United States as special immigrants.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1774 • May 20, 2021

Honoring OCEANIA Act

Honoring Our Commitment to Elevate America's Neighbor Islands and Allies Act of 2021 or the Honoring OCEANIA Act This bill requires various actions and programs related to the Oceania region, which includes Fiji, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1537 • May 10, 2021

Strategic Energy and Minerals Initiative Act of 2021

This bill requires federal actions to increase competition in global energy and critical minerals markets. It also reauthorizes through December 31, 2031, the Export-Import Bank. Specifically, the bill authorizes the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1451 • Apr. 29, 2021

Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement a comprehensive five-year strategy to contribute toward the global goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths by 2030.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those…

AFF

Supported

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 967 • Mar. 25, 2021

Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2021

This bill provides for the automatic acquisition of citizenship for certain individuals adopted by a U.S. citizen. A child born outside the United States and adopted by a U.S. citizen shall automatically acquire citizenship upon meeting certain requirements, regardless of when the adoption was finalized.

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 765 • Mar. 16, 2021

Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021

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

AFF

Opposed

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

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

Lisa Murkowski

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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