Scorecard

Tim Scott's Scorecard

69 out of 102 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

C+

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

C

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 4882 • June 24, 2026

ICTS Supply Chain Security Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4793 • June 16, 2026

Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4593 • May 20, 2026

Detention Authority Clarification Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4316 • Apr. 16, 2026

Sanctuary City Elimination Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4317 • Apr. 16, 2026

No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4295 • Apr. 15, 2026

Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4296 • Apr. 15, 2026

IGO Anti-Boycott Act

This bill penalizes U.S. persons (individuals or entities) that participate in certain boycotts imposed by international governmental organizations (IGOs). The bill expands an existing law that prohibits various actions by U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3612 • Jan. 12, 2026

Critical Mineral Mining Education Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3555 • Dec. 17, 2025

Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 2116 • June 18, 2025

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

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1889 • May 22, 2025

A bill to repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1612 • May 6, 2025

No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1517 • Apr. 29, 2025

BE GONE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

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

Tim Scott

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 1053 • Mar. 13, 2025

FIGHT China Act of 2025

Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart China Act of 2025 or FIGHT China Act of 2025 This bill authorizes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved with China's defense or surveillance technology sectors. The bill also requires U.S.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 952 • Mar. 11, 2025

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.

This bill revises Chapter 22 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform rate of duty for all whiskies.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 628 • Feb. 19, 2025

Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 481 • Feb. 6, 2025

Securing our Border Act

This bill addresses issues concerning border security and immigration, including by transferring unobligated funds from the Internal Revenue Service to certain border-related projects.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 363 • Feb. 3, 2025

STOP MADNESS Act

Stifling Transnational Operations and Proliferators by Mitigating Activities that Drive Narcotics, Exploitation, and Smuggling Sanctions Act or the STOP MADNESS Act This bill allows the President to impose sanctions on (1) foreign governments the President determines knowingly refuse or obstruct U.S.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 250 • Jan. 24, 2025

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

This bill prohibits the provision of funding for purposes outside the United States to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 198 • Jan. 22, 2025

PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved with the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) or Palestinian Authority (PA) system of compensation supporting acts of terrorism.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 42 • Jan. 9, 2025

Build the Wall Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund to be used by the Department of Homeland Security to construct and maintain physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. All unobligated amounts in the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds must be immediately deposited in the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5648 • Dec. 20, 2024

COINS Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5303 • Nov. 13, 2024

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5183 • Sept. 25, 2024

BE GONE Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5190 • Sept. 25, 2024

Blocking Bad Batteries Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 5037 • Sept. 12, 2024

Indian Ocean Region Strategic Review Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4779 • July 25, 2024

PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4537 • June 13, 2024

Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel’s Security Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4484 • June 5, 2024

Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 94 • June 5, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4392 • May 22, 2024

Build the Wall Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 618 • May 7, 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of State to establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation as a tax-exempt organization to promote international conservation efforts, including by providing grants for eligible projects.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3049 • Apr. 9, 2024

Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4034 • Mar. 21, 2024

No Bystanders at the United Nations Human Rights Council Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3923 • Mar. 12, 2024

Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3933 • Mar. 12, 2024

Laken Riley Act

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

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3833 • Feb. 29, 2024

Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3848 • Feb. 29, 2024

Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3717 • Jan. 31, 2024

Preventing Terrorism at the U.N. Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1532 • Jan. 11, 2024

Alan T. Shao II Fentanyl Public Health Emergency and Overdose Prevention Act

This bill suspends the admission of certain individuals into the United States. Specifically, this bill suspends the admission of any person who (1) is attempting to unlawfully enter the United States from Canada or Mexico, (2) does not possess the required travel documents, and (3) is being held at a point of entry or a Border Patrol station to facilitate…

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2824 • Jan. 11, 2024

Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill addresses issues regarding immigration and border security, including by imposing limits to asylum eligibility. For example, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border; provides statutory authorization for Operation Stonegarden, which provides grants to law…

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3491 • Dec. 13, 2023

No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act

This bill prohibits using federal agency funds to make contributions to or for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or the Green Climate Fund.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3174 • Oct. 31, 2023

Stop Support for Hamas Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3077 • Oct. 18, 2023

Protect Our Bases Act of 2023

This bill revises the authority of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review the national security implications of foreign real estate transactions.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3041 • Oct. 16, 2023

A bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

This bill reinstates any statutory sanctions against Iran that had been waived, reduced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to any agreement between the United States and Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2999 • Sept. 29, 2023

Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2894 • Sept. 21, 2023

Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of State to notify Congress regarding science and technology agreements with China. Any existing agreement is revoked unless the State Department notifies Congress regarding the agreement no later than 60 days after enactment of this bill.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 308 • June 13, 2023

Ending China's Developing Nation Status Act

This bill requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing nation by international organizations. (Generally, international organizations provide developing nations certain rights and beneficial treatment.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1390 • May 1, 2023

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 , thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1312 • Apr. 26, 2023

Securing our Border Act

This bill addresses issues concerning border security and immigration, including by transferring funds from the Internal Revenue Service to certain border-related projects.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 25 • Apr. 25, 2023

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor final rule entitled Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States and published on February 28, 2023.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Sponsored

Not 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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 588 • Mar. 1, 2023

COVID Act of 2023

Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2023 or the COVID Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 504 • Feb. 16, 2023

DEMOCRACIA Act

Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus Act or the DEMOCRACIA Act This bill provides for asset- and visa-blocking sanctions for conduct relating to Cuba. It also establishes an interagency task force to facilitate access to uncensored internet in Cuba.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 377 • Feb. 9, 2023

Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or any other person from requiring any repayment, recoupment, or offset of certain antidumping and countervailing duties. The bill also requires DHS, within 90 days, to (1) refund any repayment or recoupment of these payments that were collected by U.S.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 197 • Jan. 31, 2023

American Values Act

This bill expands restrictions on using U.S. foreign assistance to pay for or promote abortions, involuntary sterilizations, or other related activities.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5037 • Sept. 29, 2022

Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2022

This bill prohibits implementation of 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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4934 • Sept. 22, 2022

Domestic Reinvestment Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or any other person from requiring any repayment, recoupment, or offset of certain antidumping and countervailing duties.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4746 • Aug. 2, 2022

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022

This bill permanently extends certain sanctions against Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4022 • Apr. 7, 2022

A bill to codify in statute the CDC title 42 expulsion order, which suspends the right for certain aliens to enter the United States along United States land borders, until February 1, 2025.

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to prohibit, with certain exceptions, individuals from entering the United States through a coastal or land port of entry or a Border Patrol station near a U.S. land border. This prohibition shall not apply to a (1) U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, (2) member of the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3463 • Jan. 18, 2022

COVID Act of 2022

Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2022 or the COVID Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3134 • Nov. 2, 2021

Keep Food Local and Affordable Act of 2021

This bill freezes the minimum wage for H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) in certain states through December 31, 2022. Specifically, the bill prohibits an increase to the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A workers in any state (1) that had an unemployment rate of not more than 5% in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' August 2021 report; or (2) where the food…

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2990 • Oct. 18, 2021

DEMOCRACIA Act

Denying Earnings to the Military Oligarchy in Cuba and Restricting Activities of the Cuban Intelligence Apparatus Act or the DEMOCRACIA Act This bill provides for asset- and visa-blocking sanctions for conduct relating to Cuba. It also establishes an interagency task force to facilitate access to uncensored internet in Cuba.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2945 • Oct. 6, 2021

BE GONE Act

Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants or the BE GONE Act This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2934 • Oct. 5, 2021

Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2021

This bill requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2587 • Aug. 3, 2021

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2030 • June 10, 2021

Iran Nuclear Treaty Act

This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1950 • May 27, 2021

Iran Sanctions Preservation Act

This bill restricts the authority of the President to waive U.S. sanctions on Iran. Specifically, the bill repeals the President's authority to waive sanctions on the purchase of Iranian petroleum or petroleum products or license otherwise sanctionable conduct concerning such purchases.

AFF

Opposed

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1582 • May 12, 2021

Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2021

This bill addresses issues relating to immigration enforcement. The bill declares that state and local law enforcement have inherent authority to investigate and arrest individuals to assist federal immigration enforcement. (Currently, state and local law enforcement may take certain immigration enforcement actions upon entering into an agreement with U.S.

AFF

Supported

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 80 • Jan. 28, 2021

Sarah's Law

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien 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

Tim Scott

Co-sponsored

Aligned

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