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John Hoeven

John Hoeven

R ND · Senate

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Defense

-63
Helped 776 Hurt 839 Unclear 571

Healthcare

+84
Helped 360 Hurt 276 Unclear 206

Energy

-29
Helped 335 Hurt 364 Unclear 117

Agriculture

+45
Helped 330 Hurt 285 Unclear 104

Finance

-51
Helped 267 Hurt 318 Mixed 1 Unclear 111

Veterans Affairs

+196
Helped 344 Hurt 148 Unclear 84

Appropriations

+99
Helped 261 Hurt 162 Unclear 17

Education

-4
Helped 137 Hurt 141 Unclear 101

Environment

-32
Helped 97 Hurt 129 Unclear 86

Trade

+7
Helped 137 Hurt 130 Unclear 37

Government Operations

-9
Helped 42 Hurt 51 Unclear 209

Transportation

-41
Helped 94 Hurt 135 Unclear 69

Federal Budget

+162
Helped 207 Hurt 45 Unclear 36

Housing

+102
Helped 178 Hurt 76 Unclear 13

Immigration

-114
Helped 29 Hurt 143 Unclear 44

Criminal Justice

+30
Helped 116 Hurt 86 Unclear 13

Technology

+13
Helped 98 Hurt 85 Unclear 26

Foreign Policy

-12
Helped 81 Hurt 93 Mixed 1 Unclear 29

Labor

-17
Helped 44 Hurt 61 Unclear 54

Foreign Affairs

-5
Helped 52 Hurt 57 Unclear 30
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

11438 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.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (1381), Veterans Affairs (116), Defense (93), DoD (33), VA (19), Executive (16), USDA (16), Legislative (12), Treasury (12), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), CMS (9), NPS (7), State (7), Justice (6), Oversight (6), DOJ (4), Education (4), Foreign Affairs (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), DHS (3), Transportation (3), Cemeteries (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Local (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), Defense R&D (1), Executive Branch (1), HHS (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Legislative Branch (1), Manufacturing (1), Military Personnel (1), State Department (1)
Direct (232), Veterans (121), Military Families (16), Military (3), Foreign (2)
Direct (213), Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Patients (1)
Direct (219), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)
Direct (176), Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2)
Direct (156), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
Direct (148), Child Care (3), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Technical (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (1106), Veterans Affairs (66), Defense (65), EPA (22), NPS (11), FDA (9), Education (8), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), HHS (7), Foreign (5), USDA (5), CFPB (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), DHS (3), Executive (3), Legislative (3), NOAA (3), NOAA/EPA (3), SEC (3), Treasury (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), Executive Branch (2), Intelligence (2), Military (2), Military Dependents (2), Military Personnel (2), Coast Guard (1), DoD (1), Energy/Defense (1), FDIC (1), Federal Reserve (1), Housing (1), Interior Department (1), NNSA (1), OCC (1), Space Force (1), Strategic Command (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (145), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (118), Gender-Affirming Care (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2), Reproductive Health (2), Safety Net Providers (2)

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

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (58 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans Affairs (180), Defense (158), DoD (34), VA (23), EPA (22) +53 more
+541
General Public (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (16), Military (3), Foreign (2), Taxpayers (1)
+240
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
+78
Military (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Families (1), Space Force (1)
+29
Healthcare (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Gender-Affirming Care (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2) +3 more
+75
Education (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (3), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Technical (1)
+34
Construction (3 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
- +107
Taxpayers - - +18
Agriculture (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1)
- +142
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (7), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+7
Transportation +13
Immigration - -109
Financial Services (3 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7), HSA Administration (2), Transgender Individuals (1)
+39
State & Local Government (3 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Medicaid Programs (4), Non-Expansion (3)
+3
Energy (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Distributed Generation (1)
+28

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

s1496-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow the interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Apr 10, 2025
Federal Administration Transportation Agricultural Producers

s1495-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To require reforms to programs of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and for other purposes.

3 clauses Apr 10, 2025
Federal Administration Environmental Services

sres180-119

Cosponsor Introduced

A resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".

1 clause Apr 10, 2025

s1467-119

Cosponsor Passed Senate

Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

2 clauses Apr 10, 2025
Credit Reporting Depository Institutions Consumer Finance Mortgage Lending

s1413-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act.

1 clause Apr 10, 2025

sres159-119

Cosponsor

Honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.

0 clauses Apr 7, 2025

s1312-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters within the Department of Agriculture.

2 clauses Apr 7, 2025
Federal Administration Defense Contractors

sres156-119

Cosponsor

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

1 clause Apr 5, 2025

sjres46-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

0 clauses Apr 4, 2025

sjres45-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

0 clauses Apr 4, 2025

s1301-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To clarify the rights of Indians and Indian Tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act.

1 clause Apr 3, 2025
Labor

s1289-119

Cosponsor In Committee

25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act

5 clauses Apr 3, 2025
Government - Treasury Precious Metals Collectibles Nonprofit Organizations

s1261-119

Cosponsor In Committee

CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

15 clauses Apr 2, 2025
Mental Health Services Native American Health Services Telehealth Services Ambulatory Health Care Services

s1241-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025

16 clauses Apr 1, 2025
Foreign Government Consumers Manufacturing Investment Management

s1224-119

Cosponsor In Committee

RIFLE Act

1 clause Apr 1, 2025
Foreign Affairs

sres148-119

Cosponsor

Honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.

0 clauses Mar 27, 2025

s1169-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act

2 clauses Mar 27, 2025
Environmental Services

sres142-119

Cosponsor Introduced

A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

1 clause Mar 26, 2025
Transportation

sres143-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.

1 clause Mar 26, 2025
Health Care Providers

s1130-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Mining Schools Act of 2025

2 clauses Mar 25, 2025
Federal Administration Education

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