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Thomas R. Carper

Thomas R. Carper

D DE · Senate

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Environment

+49
Helped 96 Hurt 47 Unclear 703

Government Operations

+1
Helped 101 Hurt 100 Unclear 624

Healthcare

+68
Helped 124 Hurt 56 Unclear 130

Energy

+86
Helped 125 Hurt 39 Unclear 87

Finance

-7
Helped 58 Hurt 65 Unclear 47

Elections

-9
Helped 64 Hurt 73 Unclear 12

Education

+9
Helped 24 Hurt 15 Unclear 86

Criminal Justice

+18
Helped 62 Hurt 44 Unclear 11

Transportation

0
Helped 20 Hurt 20 Unclear 75

Defense

+7
Helped 14 Hurt 7 Unclear 82

Judiciary

-63
Helped 7 Hurt 70 Unclear 21

Technology

-18
Helped 29 Hurt 47 Unclear 20

Regulated Industries

-29
Helped 11 Hurt 40 Unclear 25

Housing

+25
Helped 44 Hurt 19 Unclear 1

Civil Rights

+9
Helped 25 Hurt 16 Unclear 20

Labor

+1
Helped 17 Hurt 16 Unclear 17

Foreign Policy

-3
Helped 17 Hurt 20 Unclear 9

Trade

+16
Helped 29 Hurt 13 Unclear 1

Immigration

-5
Helped 1 Hurt 6 Unclear 34

Voting Rights

+2
Helped 18 Hurt 16 Unclear 4
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

2014 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

s2407-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes.

4 clauses Jul 20, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

s2406-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve oversight of formulary development and management under Medicare part D.

1 clause Jul 20, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

s2395-118

Primary Sponsor Reported

To reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.

6 clauses Jul 19, 2023
Environmental Groups Federal Government Environmental Services

s2195-118

Primary Sponsor Passed Senate

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program.

0 clauses Jun 22, 2023

s2115-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To authorize the President to enter into trade agreements for the reciprocal elimination of duties or other import restrictions with respect to medical goods to contribute to the national security and public health of the United States, and for other purposes.

6 clauses Jun 22, 2023
Health Care Providers

sres281-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 18 through June 24, 2023, as National Firefighter Safety Week in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Firefighter Safety Week to raise awareness of the fire risks associated with improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

1 clause Jun 22, 2023
Environmental Services

s1769-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration project testing Whole Child Health Models, and for other purposes.

1 clause May 31, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

sres222-118

Primary Sponsor

Expressing the approval of Congress for the 50th anniversary celebration of the homecoming of United States prisoners of war from Vietnam and in recognition of the extraordinary service and sacrifices of such prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.

0 clauses May 18, 2023

sres223-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week.

1 clause May 18, 2023
Transportation

s1703-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicare-only PACE program enrollees have a choice of prescription drug plans under Medicare part D.

1 clause May 18, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

s1194-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes.

17 clauses Apr 19, 2023
Native American Tribes Oil & Gas Education Environmental Groups

sres143-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 3 through April 7, 2023, as National Assistant Principals Week.

1 clause Mar 30, 2023
Education

s654-118

Primary Sponsor Reported

To amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Mar 6, 2023
Local Government Environmental Groups Environmental Services Federal Administration

sres33-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

3 clauses Feb 7, 2023
Telecommunications Consumers Environmental Groups Federal Government

s51-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.

26 clauses Jan 24, 2023
Native American Tribes Consumers Homeowners Federal Government

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