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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

s2016-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes.

17 clauses Jun 15, 2023
Healthcare Consumers Community Health Centers Tribal Healthcare Federal Government

s1999-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To protect an individual’s ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.

6 clauses Jun 14, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

s1935-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields.

1 clause Jun 13, 2023
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

s1819-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the distribution of 3D printer plans for the printing of firearms, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jun 6, 2023
Defense Contractors

s1774-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Social Security Act to provide for an increased Federal medical assistance percentage for State expenditures on certain behavioral health services furnished under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

2 clauses May 31, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

s1785-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids, and for other purposes.

19 clauses May 31, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

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

s1772-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To establish a national mercury monitoring program, and for other purposes.

6 clauses May 31, 2023
Energy Production Health Care Providers Environmental Services

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

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

s1700-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color, and for other purposes.

7 clauses May 18, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

s1698-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.

6 clauses May 18, 2023
Health Care Providers

s1714-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To provide paid family and medical leave benefits to certain individuals, and for other purposes.

7 clauses May 18, 2023
Financial Services Health Care Providers Education Labor

sres220-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.

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

sres216-118

Cosponsor

Designating the week of May 14 through May 20, 2023, as National Police Week.

1 clause May 17, 2023

s1610-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To authorize administrative absences and travel and transportation allowances for members of the Armed Forces to travel to obtain reproductive health care.

2 clauses May 16, 2023
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

s1600-118

Cosponsor Introduced

Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, for border management activities, and for other purposes.

11 clauses May 15, 2023
Environmental Groups Foreign Businesses Immigrant Communities Federal Government

sres211-118

Cosponsor

Expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week.

0 clauses May 11, 2023

sres209-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

1 clause May 11, 2023
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