Scorecard

Timothy Kaine's Scorecard

71 out of 197 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 4899 • June 24, 2026

Securing Partner Supply Chains Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4900 • June 24, 2026

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

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

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2252 • June 17, 2026

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2578 • June 17, 2026

Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3900 • June 17, 2026

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

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4709 • June 17, 2026

UNLOCK AUKUS Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4809 • June 17, 2026

Venezuela Democratic Transition Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 190 • June 16, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4719 • June 9, 2026

State Department Integrity and Transparency Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 193 • May 20, 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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4436 • Apr. 29, 2026

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4389 • Apr. 27, 2026

HELP Separated Children Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 171 • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 180 • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4243 • Mar. 26, 2026

No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4129 • Mar. 18, 2026

State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4049 • Mar. 11, 2026

Reclaim Trade Powers Act

This bill repeals the statute that directs the President to take certain actions, such as imposing a tariff of up to 15% for up to 150 days on articles imported into the United States, when necessary to address large and serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficits or certain other situations that present fundamental international payments problems.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 115 • Mar. 5, 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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 117 • Mar. 5, 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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 104 • Mar. 4, 2026

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

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

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3943 • Feb. 26, 2026

Housing Tariff Exclusion Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3905 • Feb. 24, 2026

Tariff Refund Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3894 • Feb. 23, 2026

Respect for Local Communities Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3855 • Feb. 12, 2026

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

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3249 • Feb. 10, 2026

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3496 • Feb. 10, 2026

United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3655 • Jan. 15, 2026

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 98 • Jan. 14, 2026

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

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

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3621 • Jan. 13, 2026

Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3612 • Jan. 12, 2026

Critical Mineral Mining Education Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3535 • Dec. 17, 2025

GRACE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3508 • Dec. 16, 2025

ARMAS Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2950 • Dec. 9, 2025

Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3393 • Dec. 9, 2025

Support UNFPA Funding Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3344 • Dec. 4, 2025

Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3374 • Dec. 4, 2025

SAFE Chips Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

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

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1854 • Oct. 30, 2025

Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2130 • Oct. 30, 2025

AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2626 • Oct. 30, 2025

Strengthening United States Leadership at the IDB Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2684 • Oct. 30, 2025

United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2965 • Oct. 1, 2025

No Argentina Bailout Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2846 • Sept. 17, 2025

HIV Medication Access Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2594 • July 31, 2025

IEIS Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2611 • July 31, 2025

Safeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2525 • July 29, 2025

Transnational Repression Policy Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2383 • July 22, 2025

CANADA Act

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

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2368 • July 21, 2025

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2231 • July 9, 2025

GLOBE Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2204 • June 28, 2025

Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 59 • June 27, 2025

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

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1731 • June 18, 2025

COUNTER Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2058 • June 12, 2025

El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 53 • June 11, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Qatar.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 54 • June 11, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 51 • May 15, 2025

A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 52 • May 15, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1292 • Apr. 3, 2025

Save Our Seafood Act

This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish processors. Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap, including fish roe processors.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1298 • Apr. 3, 2025

Religious Workforce Protection Act

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

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 935 • Mar. 11, 2025

A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 959 • Mar. 11, 2025

Tariff Transparency Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate and report to Congress on the impact of additional tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. (President Donald J. Trump issued executive orders on February 1, 2025, to impose an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 820 • Mar. 3, 2025

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 799 • Feb. 27, 2025

United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 742 • Feb. 26, 2025

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025

This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for various apparel products imported from Haiti, including the duty-free treatment provided for a limited amount (referred to as tariff preference levels) of certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 554 • Feb. 12, 2025

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

This bill requires or authorizes certain actions to increase defense-related cooperation between the United States and Israel. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a cooperative program, with the concurrence of Israel's Ministry of Defense (MOD), to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned…

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 556 • Feb. 12, 2025

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 491 • Feb. 6, 2025

Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 340 • Jan. 30, 2025

African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to designate by proclamation African Diaspora Heritage Month. The proclamation shall be issued every year and urge the observation of African Diaspora Heritage Month by state and local governments.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 348 • Jan. 30, 2025

STABLE Trade Policy Act

Stopping Tariffs on Allies and Bolstering Legislative Exercise of Trade Policy Act or the STABLE Trade Policy Act This bill requires the President to receive congressional approval in order to proclaim or increase the rates of duty (i.e., tariffs) on articles imported into the United States from covered countries.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 151 • Jan. 17, 2025

Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose or increase duties or impose tariff-rate quotas on imports entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5628 • Dec. 19, 2024

State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5584 • Dec. 18, 2024

Countering Violence in the Western Hemisphere Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5137 • Sept. 23, 2024

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5089 • Sept. 18, 2024

TIDES Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5095 • Sept. 18, 2024

Caesar Act 2.0

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5076 • Sept. 17, 2024

Iran Internet Freedom Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5037 • Sept. 12, 2024

Indian Ocean Region Strategic Review Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4961 • Aug. 1, 2024

NO BAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4819 • July 29, 2024

Fully Funding our National Security Priorities Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 138 • July 12, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This act addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of a federal law concerning U.S.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4647 • July 9, 2024

ARMAS Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4591 • June 18, 2024

Save Our Seafood Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4425 • May 23, 2024

GPA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4279 • May 8, 2024

Coordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1881 • May 7, 2024

Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2626 • May 7, 2024

MAHSA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4241 • May 2, 2024

TAIWAN Security Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4110 • Apr. 11, 2024

AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4097 • Apr. 10, 2024

PERA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4025 • Mar. 21, 2024

STOP TRANQ Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4032 • Mar. 21, 2024

Improving Public Safety Through Immigration Warrant Issuance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3994 • Mar. 20, 2024

Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3705 • Jan. 31, 2024

Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3714 • Jan. 31, 2024

GRACE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3547 • Dec. 14, 2023

CONVENE Act of 2023

Connecting Oceania’s Nations with Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment Act of 2023 or the CONVENE Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Department of State to consult and engage with Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or Palau to advise and provide assistance to a national security council or to identify a similar coordinating body for national…

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3414 • Dec. 6, 2023

A bill to support United States investment opportunities, strengthen bilateral collaboration in addressing criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3114 • Oct. 24, 2023

Safeguarding Internet Freedom in Hong Kong Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3013 • Oct. 4, 2023

A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.

This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish roe processors, fish processors, technicians, or processing supervisors. Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2470 • July 25, 2023

IDB Transparency Act

This bill directs the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to act to reduce China's influence and to promote greater transparency about China's role in the IDB. Specifically, the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2413 • July 20, 2023

RINA

Regional Integration and Normalization Act of 2023 or RINA This bill requires and authorizes actions to support the Abraham Accords and the Negev Forum. (The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • July 12, 2023

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

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2165 • June 22, 2023

Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act

This bill provides various immigration-related benefits to certain Nicaraguan nationals who are in the United States as part of a political prisoner release.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1931 • June 13, 2023

AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1924 • June 12, 2023

GLOBE Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1926 • June 12, 2023

United States-Uruguay Economic Partnership Act

This bill addresses issues related to Uruguay. Specifically, this bill adds Uruguay to the list of countries eligible for designation as a beneficiary country under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1916 • June 8, 2023

Combating International Islamophobia Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 396 • May 4, 2023

Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of State to provide an annual report to Congress on ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti. The bill also requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on certain individuals identified in the report if appropriate under U.S. law.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 841 • May 4, 2023

Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to carry out the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative in 13 specified Caribbean countries for fiscal years 2023-2027.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Voted Nay

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1025 • Mar. 29, 2023

SAFEGUARD Act of 2023

Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2023 or the SAFEGUARD Act of 2023 This bill establishes specified measures to prevent the sale, export, or transfer of defense articles or defense services to foreign countries for use in violation of international humanitarian law or human rights.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 913 • Mar. 22, 2023

Innovation and Development in Ecuador Act of 2023

This bill adds Ecuador to the list of countries eligible for designation as a beneficiary country under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. (Such a designation generally provides for duty-free entry of goods into the United States from the designated countries, although there are exclusions and limitations.)

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 831 • Mar. 16, 2023

Transnational Repression Policy Act

This bill seeks to reduce transnational repression (the actions of foreign governments to intimidate, silence, or harm members of diaspora and exile communities to prevent them from exercising their human rights).

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 863 • Mar. 16, 2023

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

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

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 761 • Mar. 9, 2023

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs. These measures include (1) establishing property-blocking and visa-blocking sanctions, and (2) requiring the Department of State to report on these practices.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 584 • Mar. 1, 2023

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that…

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 552 • Feb. 28, 2023

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2023

This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through FY2035 the duty-free treatment provided for certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4216 • Dec. 12, 2022

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that…

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5182 • Dec. 5, 2022

AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act

Assuring that the Fact-Finding Examination Continues to Track Human Rights in Venezuela Act or the AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act This bill requires the Department of State to act in the United Nations to extend the mandate of the International Fact-Finding Mission in Venezuela and to provide technical assistance to the Fact-Finding Mission.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1854 • Sept. 29, 2022

National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Committee on National Critical Capabilities to review certain transactions by U.S. businesses, including those transactions that could result in an unacceptable risk to national critical capabilities.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5039 • Sept. 29, 2022

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

This bill establishes the China Grand Strategy Commission to develop a consensus on a strategy and whole-of-government approach regarding U.S. relations with China.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4649 • July 27, 2022

Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 activities to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The bill also modifies aspects of the strategy, such as requiring the strategy to seek to improve the efficiency and resilience of agricultural production.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3589 • July 25, 2022

Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a multiyear Western Hemisphere Security Strategy. The strategy must include elements such as (1) a proposal for increasing U.S.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4334 • May 26, 2022

United States-Colombia Bicentennial Alliance Act

This bill requires and authorizes various activities related to Colombia. For example, the bill requires the Department of State to develop and implement strategies to (1) engage with Colombia's government to combat corruption and the misuse of public resources, (2) support the efforts of Colombia's government in countering narcotics trafficking and…

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4285 • May 19, 2022

Upholding the Inter-American Democratic Charter Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of State to develop and implement a strategy to uphold and strengthen the Inter-American Democratic Charter, which states that the peoples of the Americas have a right to democracy and their governments have an obligation to promote and defend it.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3591 • Apr. 4, 2022

United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022

This bill requires and authorizes actions to strengthen the U.S.-Ecuador relationship. The President may transfer two excess Coast Guard vessels to Ecuador if there is sufficient capacity to maintain the vessels.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3805 • Mar. 10, 2022

United States-Colombia Strategic Alliance Act of 2022

This bill requires and authorizes various activities related to Colombia. For example, the bill requires the Department of State to develop and implement strategies to (1) engage with Colombia's government to combat corruption and the misuse of public resources, (2) support the efforts of Colombia's government in countering narcotics trafficking and…

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1201 • Dec. 15, 2021

United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021

This bill sets out priorities for climate action, clean energy, energy diplomacy, reduced deforestation, and related U.S. foreign policy. The Department of State must incorporate climate action and climate diplomacy across all bureaus and U.S. missions abroad. In addition, the bill directs increased U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3347 • Dec. 8, 2021

Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021

Masih Alinejad Harassment and Unlawful Targeting Act of 2021 or the Masih Alinejad HUNT Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are acting on behalf of Iran's government and involved in the harassment of certain individuals, such as human rights activists.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1064 • Nov. 10, 2021

RENACER Act

Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. Specifically, the bill directs U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3155 • Nov. 3, 2021

Jamal Khashoggi Human Rights Act

This bill imposes sanctions on individuals involved in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, establishes requirements for arms transfers to Saudi Arabia, and addresses other related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3090 • Oct. 27, 2021

A bill to address the participation of Taiwan in the Inter-American Development Bank.

This bill authorizes the Department of State to initiate a U.S. plan to endorse Taiwan's membership in the Inter-American Development Bank as a nonborrowing member. (The bank's nonborrowing members, such as the United States, provide capital and have voting representation in the bank's board of governors and board of executive directors.)

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2956 • Oct. 7, 2021

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2937 • Oct. 5, 2021

BURMA Act of 2021

Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021 or the BURMA Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1041 • Aug. 10, 2021

RENACER Act

Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021 or the RENACER Act This bill establishes measures to monitor, report on, and address corruption and human rights abuses in Nicaragua. Specifically, the bill directs U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 10 • Aug. 4, 2021

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

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

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2509 • July 28, 2021

New Partnerships Initiative Authorization Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the New Partnerships Initiative within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The initiative aims to diversify the USAID's partner base by creating avenues for new, underutilized, and local partners to work with, and access funding from, the USAID.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not 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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1996 • June 9, 2021

Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021

or the GLOBE Act of 2021 This bill contains provisions related to (1) the protection of LGBTQI individuals globally; and (2) immigration protections for vulnerable individuals.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1169 • May 10, 2021

Strategic Competition Act of 2021

This bill addresses various foreign relations issues, with a focus on China. Among other things, the bill requires the U.S. Agency for Global Media to take certain actions to support independent journalism and combat censorship in countries where the Chinese Communist Party or other entities are promoting disinformation; requires the Department of State to…

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1451 • Apr. 29, 2021

Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021

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

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1473 • Apr. 29, 2021

SAFEGUARD Act of 2021

Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2021 or the SAFEGUARD Act of 2021 This bill establishes specified measures to prevent the sale, export, or transfer of defense articles or defense services to foreign countries for use in violation of international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

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

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1495 • Apr. 29, 2021

International Press Freedom Act of 2021

This bill establishes programs to address international threats to press freedom and allows qualifying threatened journalists to be admitted into the United States. The bill establishes an Office on International Press Freedom within the Department of State.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1135 • Apr. 15, 2021

GRACE Act

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

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 901 • Mar. 23, 2021

FAIR Proceedings Act

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

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 860 • Mar. 18, 2021

Safeguarding Internet Freedom in Hong Kong Act of 2021

This bill authorizes and establishes programs to promote internet freedom in Hong Kong and contains other related provisions. The Department of State may establish an interagency working group to develop a strategy to bolster internet resiliency and access in Hong Kong.

AFF

Supported

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 765 • Mar. 16, 2021

Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021

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

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not 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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 616 • Mar. 6, 2021

Inter-American Development Bank General Capital Increase Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to support and coordinate diplomatic engagement to secure a 10th general capital increase for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and to support the creation of an environmental fund and financing facility at the IDB. The bill also authorizes the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 382 • Feb. 23, 2021

PROKID Act

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

AFF

Opposed

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

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

Timothy Kaine

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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