Scorecard

Tammy Duckworth's Scorecard

31 out of 132 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S.J.Res. 185 • June 24, 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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2252 • June 17, 2026

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4600 • June 17, 2026

South China Sea Strategy Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

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.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4781 • June 15, 2026

Make More in America Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

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.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 4609 • May 20, 2026

Strategy for Crisis Management Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 163 • May 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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 191 • Apr. 30, 2026

A joint resolution to direct 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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4436 • Apr. 29, 2026

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 124 • Apr. 28, 2026

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

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

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4389 • Apr. 27, 2026

HELP Separated Children Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 123 • Apr. 15, 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

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 116 • Mar. 24, 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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4129 • Mar. 18, 2026

State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 118 • Mar. 18, 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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4065 • Mar. 11, 2026

STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3979 • Mar. 4, 2026

Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3905 • Feb. 24, 2026

Tariff Refund Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3702 • Jan. 27, 2026

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3322 • Jan. 7, 2026

Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3592 • Jan. 7, 2026

PROTECT Military Families Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3535 • Dec. 17, 2025

GRACE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3419 • Dec. 10, 2025

Reuniting Families Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2950 • Dec. 9, 2025

Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3393 • Dec. 9, 2025

Support UNFPA Funding Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3326 • Dec. 3, 2025

Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3142 • Nov. 6, 2025

I–VETS Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3143 • Nov. 6, 2025

HOPE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3144 • Nov. 6, 2025

Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3146 • Nov. 6, 2025

Restoring Access for Detainees Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 90 • Nov. 6, 2025

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 83 • Oct. 8, 2025

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2965 • Oct. 1, 2025

No Argentina Bailout Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2846 • Sept. 17, 2025

HIV Medication Access Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2759 • Sept. 10, 2025

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2468 • July 28, 2025

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2350 • July 17, 2025

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2212 • July 8, 2025

VISIBLE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2204 • June 28, 2025

Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1579 • June 18, 2025

PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2106 • June 18, 2025

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 (certain countries in which nationals experience conflict or other unsafe conditions) to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1965 • June 5, 2025

Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 696 • Feb. 24, 2025

Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 491 • Feb. 6, 2025

Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 391 • Feb. 4, 2025

Access to Counsel Act of 2025

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 398 • Feb. 4, 2025

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 193 • Jan. 22, 2025

Neighbors Not Enemies Act

This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 5423 • Dec. 4, 2024

Reuniting Families Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5389 • Nov. 21, 2024

CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5009 • Sept. 10, 2024

PARTNER with ASEAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4961 • Aug. 1, 2024

NO BAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4861 • July 30, 2024

Destination Reception Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4789 • July 25, 2024

STAND with Taiwan Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4723 • July 11, 2024

Keep Families Together Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4448 • June 4, 2024

Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4393 • May 22, 2024

Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4377 • May 21, 2024

Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4241 • May 2, 2024

TAIWAN Security Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3936 • Mar. 14, 2024

Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3714 • Jan. 31, 2024

GRACE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3323 • Nov. 15, 2023

PROKID Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3276 • Nov. 9, 2023

HOPE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3278 • Nov. 9, 2023

I–VETS Act

Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I-VETS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3280 • Nov. 9, 2023

Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3211 • Nov. 2, 2023

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3065 • Oct. 17, 2023

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2606 • July 27, 2023

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

This bill expands eligibility for a program that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to, at its discretion, provide lawful permanent resident status to certain long-term residents of the United States, including individuals who are unlawfully present.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2401 • July 19, 2023

Enlist Act of 2023

This bill authorizes certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) to enlist in the Armed Forces, including individuals who are beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. (DACA provides eligible individuals, generally individuals who unlawfully entered the United States as a child, with protection from deportation.)

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1747 • May 18, 2023

Neighbors Not Enemies Act

This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1517 • May 10, 2023

Southeast Asia Partnership Expansion Act

This bill expands a Department of Defense (DOD) program that focuses on improving cyber readiness and cooperation with the military forces of certain Southeast Asian countries.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1437 • May 3, 2023

Energy Security for Overseas Troops Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a program to assist partner country military forces in developing and maintaining military-wide transformational strategies for operational energy. The purpose of this program is to promote the readiness of U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1208 • Apr. 19, 2023

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and addresses related issues. The standards must comply with the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2261 • July 12, 2022

HOPE Act

Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act or the HOPE Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to parole into the United States an alien veteran who (1) is seeking temporary admission to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and (2) is outside the United States after having been ordered removed or…

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4331 • May 26, 2022

Strengthen Taiwan's Security Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop, with close consultation with Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, a plan for the United States to use existing authorities to expedite military assistance to Taiwan as necessary for Taiwan to defend itself against certain military actions, such as an amphibious assault, a missile attack, or a blockade.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Voted Yea

Aligned

S.J.Res. 17 • Apr. 6, 2022

A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3721 • Mar. 1, 2022

RELIEF Act

Resolving Extended Limbo for Immigrant Employees and Families Act or the RELIEF Act This bill revises provisions related to family- and employment-based visas.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3227 • Nov. 17, 2021

Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act

This bill directs U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to ensure that various naturalization-related services are available at a U.S. port of entry, embassy, or consulate that is accessible to noncitizen veterans.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not 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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 65 • July 16, 2021

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.

AFF

Supported

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2265 • June 24, 2021

Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2021

This bill provides permanent resident status and citizenship eligibility to certain noncitizen veterans and addresses related issues. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must establish a program that allows (1) eligible noncitizen veterans outside of the United States to be admitted as permanent residents, and (2) eligible noncitizen veterans in the…

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2268 • June 24, 2021

I–VETS Act

Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I-VETS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify aliens who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces when such an alien applies for an immigration benefit or is placed in an immigration enforcement proceeding.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1642 • May 13, 2021

Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021

Protect Women's and Girls' Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on the conditions of women and girls in Afghan civil society following the departure of U.S. and NATO forces.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1186 • Apr. 15, 2021

Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish standards for facilities holding aliens in its custody, phases out using non-DHS facilities for such purposes, and contains other related provisions. The standards shall comply with the American Bar Association's Civil Immigration Detention Standards.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1024 • Mar. 25, 2021

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

This bill makes previously unused immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians who petition for such a visa before the date that is 90 days after the end of the declared national emergency relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 434 • Feb. 24, 2021

Iran Diplomacy Act of 2021

This bill outlines U.S. policy with respect to Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal. Specifically, the bill states that the United States and Iran should promptly return to full compliance with their commitments under the JCPOA.

AFF

Opposed

Tammy Duckworth

Co-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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

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

Tammy Duckworth

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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