Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders

35

Years in Office

1155

Bills Sponsored

7824

Bills Co-Sponsored

5

Committees

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
International Affairs15%
Health12%
Taxation6%
Labor and Employment6%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Bernie Sanders has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
S 3956
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an annual tax on the net value of assets held by a taxpayer, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 3869
Healthy Families Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 4290
Senate Amendment 4290

Amendment SA 4290, under the order of 1/30/2026, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 18.

Agreed to (49-51)
Amendment 4285
Senate Amendment 4285

Senate Amendment 4285 was filed.

Filed
S 3622
SERVE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 4181
Senate Amendment 4181

Senate Amendment 4181 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4079
Senate Amendment 4079

Senate Amendment 4079 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4030
Senate Amendment 4030

Senate Amendment 4030 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3999
Senate Amendment 3999

Senate Amendment 3999 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3979
Senate Amendment 3979

Senate Amendment 3979 was filed.

Filed
S 2954
Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 3898
Senate Amendment 3898

Senate Amendment 3898 was filed.

Filed
S 2818
Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 2819
Head Start for America's Children Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 3853
Senate Amendment 3853

Amendment SA 3853, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 10 - 88. Record Vote Number: 568.

Agreed to (10-88)
S 2763
Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
Amendment 3790
Senate Amendment 3790

Senate Amendment 3790 was filed.

Filed
SJRES 70
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 2481
Pay Teachers Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 2444
End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 2458
Employee Ownership Financing Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 2335
Pensions for All Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
Amendment 2435
Senate Amendment 2435

Amendment SA 2435, under the order of 7/1/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 362.

Agreed to (47-53)
Amendment 2437
Senate Amendment 2437

Senate Amendment 2437 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2436
Senate Amendment 2436

Senate Amendment 2436 was filed.

Filed
S 2087
No War Against Iran Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 2068
End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 1832
College for All Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1818
Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 1730
Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 1506
Medicare for All Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 165
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the plan of President Trump and Elon Musk to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is unacceptable and must be rescinded.

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2528)

In Committee
S 1332
Raise the Wage Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 2126
Senate Amendment 2126

Amendment SA 2126 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 184.

Agreed to (47-52)
SJRES 41
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.

In Committee
SJRES 40
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
SJRES 42
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 939
Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SJRES 34
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 73. Record Vote Number: 455.

In Committee
SJRES 32
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
SJRES 33
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 15 - 82. Record Vote Number: 165. (consideration: CR S2152-2158)

In Committee
SJRES 35
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the report of enhancement or upgrade of sensitive foreign military related to a sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 852
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
SRES 109
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Russian President Vladimir Putin should immediately withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1583)

In Committee
S 770
Social Security Expansion Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SJRES 25
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
SJRES 26
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 15 - 83. Record Vote Number: 166. (consideration: CR S2152-2158)

In Committee
SJRES 27
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
Amendment 1035
Senate Amendment 1035

Senate Amendment 1035 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 903
Senate Amendment 903

Senate Amendment 903 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 478
Senate Amendment 478

Senate Amendment 478 was filed.

Filed
SJRES 23
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
SJRES 21
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
SJRES 22
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
SJRES 20
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 381
10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 63
Senate Amendment 63

Senate Amendment 63 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3334
Senate Amendment 3334

Senate Amendment 3334 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3333
Senate Amendment 3333

Senate Amendment 3333 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3314
Senate Amendment 3314

Amendment SA 3314 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Agreed to by Unanimous Consent
SJRES 111
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 18 - 79. Record Vote Number: 292. (consideration: CR S6653-6665)

In Committee
SJRES 112
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
SJRES 113
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 19 - 78. Record Vote Number: 293. (consideration: CR S6665)

In Committee
SJRES 115
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export of certain defense articles, defense services, and technical data to Israel.

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 17 - 80. Record Vote Number: 294. (consideration: CR S6665-6666)

In Committee
SJRES 114
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
SJRES 116
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed enhancement or upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability of certain major defense equipment for the Government of Israel.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 5146
Medical Graduate Investment Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
SRES 837
An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate regarding the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre to appear and testify before the Committee.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6405-6407; text: 09/23/2024 CR S6334)

Active
S 4964
Long COVID Research Moonshot Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 4776
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024

Held at the desk.

Active
S 4642
Ending Corporate Greed Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 4406
End Polluter Welfare Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 4357
Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 4289
Medical Debt Cancellation Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 1859
Senate Amendment 1859

Senate Amendment 1859 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 1858
Senate Amendment 1858

Senate Amendment 1858 was filed.

Filed
S 4195
Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 4098
Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 4012
Green New Deal for Public Housing Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
S 4003
Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 3947
Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

In Committee
SRES 590
A resolution designating March 15, 2024, as "Long COVID Awareness Day".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2416)

In Committee
Amendment 1392
Senate Amendment 1392

Senate Amendment 1392 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 1390
Senate Amendment 1390

Senate Amendment 1390 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 1391
Senate Amendment 1391

Senate Amendment 1391 was filed.

Filed
S 3620
Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 504
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number: 8.

Active
S 3392
AREA Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 309.

Active
S 3393
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.

Active
SRES 412
A resolution supporting the nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the "Big Three" automakers.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5090)

In Committee
SCONRES 20
A concurrent resolution recognizing the decades-long effort of pro-democracy forces in Chile to end the dictatorship and restore civilian governance in the country.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4662)

In Committee
S 2840
Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.

Active
S 2488
Raise the Wage Act of 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 1031
Senate Amendment 1031

Senate Amendment 1031 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 1032
Senate Amendment 1032

Senate Amendment 1032 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 1030
Senate Amendment 1030

Amendment SA 1030 under the order of 7/26/2023, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 11 - 88. Record Vote Number: 203.

Agreed to (11-88)
Amendment 726
Senate Amendment 726

Senate Amendment 726 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 727
Senate Amendment 727

Senate Amendment 727 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 725
Senate Amendment 725

Senate Amendment 725 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 722
Senate Amendment 722

Senate Amendment 722 was filed.

Filed

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