Scorecard

Shelley Capito's Scorecard

60 out of 87 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

C+

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

B-

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 3900 • June 17, 2026

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

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4620 • May 21, 2026

Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4429 • Apr. 29, 2026

Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4224 • Mar. 26, 2026

Dalilah’s Law Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3917 • Feb. 25, 2026

The Dalilah Law

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3713 • Jan. 28, 2026

No Climate Treaties Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 2725 • Sept. 4, 2025

STOP Act 2.0

This bill revises requirements related to advance electronic data (AED) on international mail shipments. (The STOP Act of 2018 requires international mail shipments coming into the United States to have AED to address the threat of synthetic opioids and other dangerous items.)

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2553 • July 30, 2025

Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2362 • July 21, 2025

Ending Lending to China Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1521 • Apr. 30, 2025

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 1151 • Mar. 26, 2025

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1128 • Mar. 25, 2025

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 703 • Feb. 25, 2025

CATCH Fentanyl Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 685 • Feb. 24, 2025

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 680 • Feb. 20, 2025

Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 313 • Jan. 29, 2025

Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the United States from making any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations (UN) for assistance to Afghanistan until the Department of State certifies to Congress that (1) no U.S.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 72 • Jan. 13, 2025

Justice for Jocelyn Act

This bill limits Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE’s) Alternatives to Detention program, which supervises non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) subject to removal who are released from the custody of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5303 • Nov. 13, 2024

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5183 • Sept. 25, 2024

BE GONE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5131 • Sept. 19, 2024

STRATEGIC Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4689 • July 11, 2024

Justice for Jocelyn Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1829 • May 7, 2024

Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3049 • Apr. 9, 2024

Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4015 • Mar. 21, 2024

Securing America’s Titanium Manufacturing Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3833 • Feb. 29, 2024

Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3182 • Nov. 1, 2023

Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2023

This bill prohibits U.S. official recognition of the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan. No federal department or agency may take any action that states or implies recognition of the Taliban's claim of sovereignty over Afghanistan. The bill also bars the Department of State, the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3192 • Nov. 1, 2023

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2937 • Sept. 27, 2023

Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act

This bill requires certain actions related to trade with Russia and Belarus, including by requiring an increase in the rate of duty for certain types of ferrosilicon. (Ferrosilicon is an alloy of iron and silicon.)

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2785 • Sept. 13, 2023

Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2023

This bill increases the federal minimum wage, permanently establishes the E-Verify system and requires its use, and contains other related provisions. Specifically, the bill increases the minimum wage to $11 per hour, phased in over five years (six years for businesses with fewer than 20 employees), from the current rate of $7.25 per hour.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1733 • May 18, 2023

POLICE Act of 2023

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1637 • May 17, 2023

Combating BDS Act of 2023

This bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1473 • May 4, 2023

A bill to authorize the immediate expulsion of inadmissible aliens attempting to enter the United States by fraud or without a necessary entry document, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the immediate expulsion of certain inadmissible non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who arrive at or along the U.S.-Mexico border subject to certain limits. Specifically, during the two years starting from this bill's enactment, such a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

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

Shelley Capito

Voted Yea

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 986 • Mar. 27, 2023

STOP Act 2.0

This bill revises requirements related to advance electronic data (AED) on international mail shipments. (The STOP Act of 2018 requires international mail shipments coming into the United States to have AED to address the threat of synthetic opioids and other dangerous items.)

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 987 • Mar. 27, 2023

PREVENT Fentanyl Act

Providing Resources for Exceptional Veterans to End Narcotic Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the PREVENT Fentanyl Act This bill expands the Human Exploitation Rescue Operation Child-Rescue Corps program to address fentanyl trafficking. (The program, which is part of U.S.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 665 • Mar. 6, 2023

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5290 • Dec. 15, 2022

STOP Act 2.0

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the implementation of a 2018 law that requires increased shipment-tracking responsibilities and coordination between the U.S. Postal Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding international shipments of controlled substances (e.g., fentanyl).

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Voted Yea

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2878 • Sept. 28, 2021

A bill to codify in statute the establishment of the Office of Global Women's Issues and the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, and for other purposes.

This bill provides funding through FY2026 and provides statutory authority for an office and related initiatives within the Department of State to advance U.S. foreign policy concerning the status of women and girls. Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for an Office of Global Women's Issues.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2745 • Sept. 14, 2021

Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions related to the Taliban and addresses other related issues. The President must impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly provide significant support to the Taliban or senior Taliban members.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1810 • May 25, 2021

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1187 • Apr. 15, 2021

Eliminating Global Market Distortions To Protect American Jobs Act of 2021

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 634 • Mar. 9, 2021

Girls LEAD Act

Girls' Leadership, Engagement, Agency, and Development Act of 2021 or the Girls LEAD Act This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to jointly report to Congress a strategy to strengthen the participation of adolescents, particularly girls, in democracy, human rights, and governance.

AFF

Opposed

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 478 • Feb. 25, 2021

Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2021

This bill increases the federal minimum wage, permanently establishes the E-Verify system and requires its use, and contains other related provisions. Specifically, the bill increases the minimum wage to $10 per hour, phased in over three years (five years for businesses with fewer than 20 employees), up from $7.25 per hour.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-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

Shelley Capito

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 59 • Jan. 27, 2021

Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2021

This bill provides a private right of action against state and local jurisdictions with certain policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, and contains additional provisions related to such jurisdictions. Currently, such cooperation is generally not required.

AFF

Supported

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 71 • Jan. 27, 2021

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

Shelley Capito

Co-sponsored

Aligned

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