Transparency in Congress and a well-informed electorate are vital to preserving our self-governing Constitutional Republic. My constituents deserve to know how their members of Congress vote, which is why I have explained every vote I have cast in Congress since I was first elected.
To read more about my votes and see the full list with explanations of all the legislation considered this week by the House, please click here.
Monday, April 28
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 973, the Setting Consumer Standers for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act. This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to enact product safety standards for lithium-ion batteries. The CPSC will be required to submit a report to Congress regarding potential explosions and hazards pertaining to these batteries. As there are currently no federal standards for lithium-ion batteries, this report will help Congress enact future legislation to protect American consumers. This bill passed by a vote of 365-42.
I voted “Yes” on S.146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This bill takes a strong stand against the exploitation and harm caused by non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes, by making it illegal to knowingly publish or threaten to publish such content on online platforms like social media. The bill also holds platforms accountable by requiring them to implement clear procedures to remove this harmful content within 48 hours of receiving a valid takedown request from the victim. This measure ensures that platforms are transparent and proactive in addressing the spread of harmful content, and it reinforces the need for responsible online conduct. This bill passed by a vote of 409-2.
Tuesday, April 29
I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res 60, the Glen Canyon CRA. This joint resolution of disapproval overturns a last-minute rule by the Biden administration’s National Park Service (NPS) entitled “Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles,” which unjustly bans Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) from roughly 24 miles of long-accessible roads in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The rule targets popular routes like the Poison Spring Loop and upper Flint Trail—effectively shutting out hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and rural families who rely on these lands for recreation and access. This resolution is a necessary pushback against the Biden administration’s broader agenda of locking up public lands and stripping Americans—especially those in Western states—of their traditional rights to use them. This resolution passed by a vote of 219-205.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1402, the TICKET Act. This bill takes a stand for consumers by cracking down on the deceptive and predatory pricing practices of the ticketing industry. For too long, big ticketing platforms have exploited fans with hidden fees and misleading prices, driving up costs and undermining transparency. Within 180 days of enactment, this legislation will require both primary and secondary ticket sellers and exchanges to: prominently display the full ticket price—including all fees—up front in every advertisement, listing, and promotion; maintain that transparency throughout the entire purchase process; and provide a clear breakdown of the base price and each fee before checkout. This bill passed by a vote of 409-15.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 1442, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act. This bill takes a critical step to protect American lives by banning the sale of consumer products with dangerously high concentrations of sodium nitrite—an industrial chemical that should not at lethal levels in household items. By classifying any product with more than 10% sodium nitrite by weight as a banned hazardous substance under the Consumer Product Safety Act, this legislation closes a deadly loophole that bad actors have exploited for too long. This bill passed by a vote of 378-42.
I voted “Yes” on H.R. 859, the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act. This bill mandates that manufacturers of internet-connected devices with a camera or microphone disclose this feature to consumers, ensuring full transparency about the capabilities of the products they purchase. By requiring clear disclosure, this bill promotes openness in the tech industry and empowers consumers to make informed decisions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be responsible for enforcing these transparency requirements, using its existing authority to ensure compliance and prevent violations of this new standard. This bill passed by a vote of 415-9.
Wednesday, April 30
I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res 87, the California Truck Emission Standards CRA. This joint resolution of disapproval, which I cosponsored, overturns the Biden Administration’s EPA rule titled “Providing 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.” This unrealistic rule mandates the sale of zero-emission trucks by 2035. Specifically, the EPA notice grants California a waiver of preemption under the Clean Air Act, thus approving the state’s “Advanced Clean Trucks” (ACT) regulations. Unfortunately, this allowed states like New York to enact electric vehicle mandates, limiting consumer choice and levying substantial regulatory burdens on automobile manufactures. This resolution passed by a vote of 231-191.
I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res 89, the California Truck NOX Emission Standards CRA. This joint resolution, which I cosponsored, utilizes disapproval procedures under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to rescind the notice submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entitled “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The “Omnibus” Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.” The Omnibus NOX regulations require emissions reductions for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and engines starting with the 2024 model year, including new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines, as well as new particulate matter standards for off-road diesel-powered auxiliary power units. Not only is this Biden Administration regulation completely impractical, but it restricts the rights of free Americans to purchase the vehicles of their choice. This resolution passed by a vote of 225-196.
Thursday, May 1
I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res. 88, the California Car Emission Standards CRA. This joint resolution of disapproval, which I cosponsored, rescinds the notice submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entitled “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.” This waiver allows states like California and New York to adopt their own emission standards for new motor vehicles or engines. This has led to the enactment of anti-American vehicle regulations, like we have seen in New York, which limit consumer choice and will bankrupt our state’s automobile dealers. Albany Democrats have no right to dictate what vehicles upstate New Yorkers choose to buy, and I was glad to see this resolution pass by a vote of 246-164.
I voted “Yes” on H.J.Res. 78, the Longfin Smelt CRA. This joint resolution overturns the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) titled “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt.” By reversing this rule, the resolution pushes back against the FWS’s overreach in regulating the Bay-Delta smelt—an action that has severely restricted critical water deliveries to California’s farmers and communities. The Biden administration’s listing of the smelt exemplifies its misuse of the Endangered Species Act to please environmental activists by imposing burdensome restrictions. This resolution supports efforts initiated under the Trump administration to restore balance to water policy and prioritize the needs of California’s agricultural sector and local municipalities. This resolution passed by a vote of 216-195.
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