Senator Josh Hawley, Republican from Missouri

Josh Hawley

Senator · Missouri · Republican

Josh Hawley

Border Security · Pro-Life Abortion Ban · Law And Order · America First

Senate Floor

Recent comments in the Senate

Mr. President, when Lisa Smith was just 3 years old, she was trafficked--just a sweet little toddler, blond hair, the cutest little thing, not much younger than my daughter is now. When she should have been outside, kicking a soccer ball, playing with dollies, on a playground, with little friends, she was, instead, being abused--and in the most brutal, brutal fashion. Her predator abused her and mutilated her and took pictures of it and videos and posted them to the internet, to the dark corners of the web, for the sick adulation of other predators. This went on for months and then for years.
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Biography
Josh Hawley began his career as Missouri’s attorney general, earning recognition for his legal advocacy before entering national politics. Elected as U.S. Senator for Missouri in 2018, he has focused on issues such as technology regulation, religious liberty, and economic policy. Hawley authored legislation targeting the power of major tech companies and has served on the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees. Known for his assertive style, he represents Missouri with a focus on individual freedoms and government accountability.
Education
  • J.D., Yale University Law School, New Haven, CT
    2006
  • B.A. in History, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
    2002
Professional History

  • U.S. Senator

    2019–Present

    Senator from Missouri. 2 terms.

  • Attorney General, State of Missouri, Jefferson City

    2017–19

  • Of Counsel, Becket Fund for Religious Liberty

    2011–15

  • Associate Professor, University of Missouri School of Law

    2011–16

  • Attorney, Hogan Lovells, Us Llp

    2008–11

  • Clerk, U.S. Supreme Court chief justice John Roberts, Washington, Dc

    2007–08

  • Clerk, Appeals Court judge Michael Mcconnell, 10th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, Denver, Co

    2006–07

Policy Focus
Crime and Law Enforcement8%
Armed Forces and National Security6%
Government Operations and Politics6%
Health5%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Josh Hawley's record in Congress.

  • Online Child Exploitation Legislation

    Co-sponsored the EARN IT Act to combat online child sexual exploitation by reforming Section 230 protections.

  • COVID-19 Relief for Rural Hospitals

    Secured additional federal funding for rural hospitals in Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

    Introduced the Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act to exempt survivors from federal taxes on restitution awards.

  • Big Tech Accountability

    Introduced the SMART Act to restrict social media companies from using addictive features targeting children.

Committee Assignments
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  • Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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