Mr. President, had there been a recorded vote on Calendar No. 311, H.R. 7147, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, as amended, I would have voted nay. In addition, had there been a recorded vote on tabling the House message to accompany H.R. 7147, I would have voted nay.
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Josh Hawley
Senator · Missouri · Republican
Josh Hawley
Border Security · Pro-Life Abortion Ban · Law And Order · America First
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Madam President, had there been a recorded vote on H.R. 8322, a bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, I would have voted nay.
Mr. President, I want to thank Senator Durbin for his incredible leadership on this issue. It is truly a privilege to partner with him on this effort. And I just want to say that the premise of this bill is very simple. It is simply this: that our children are not safe online. And I know that because the statistics tell the story. Just looking at the number of reports of child sex abuse material online the last year for which we have full data, the number of images, sexually abusive images online surged to 104 million.
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, CT2006
- B.A. in History, Stanford University, Stanford, CA2002
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2019–PresentSenator from Missouri. 2 terms.
Attorney General, State of Missouri, Jefferson City
2017–19Of Counsel, Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
2011–15Associate Professor, University of Missouri School of Law
2011–16Attorney, Hogan Lovells, Us Llp
2008–11Clerk, U.S. Supreme Court chief justice John Roberts, Washington, Dc
2007–08Clerk, 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
View details →- 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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