} 4346) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 9, 2022, which sought to fund domestic production of semiconductors and authorized various federal science agency programs and activities. Most legislation has no activity after being introduced. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } When discussing higher education, the national political debate tends to focus on four-year college degrees. background-color: green; He is 36 years old. Senators in Class II were elected to office in the November 2020 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election. Youve cast your vote. Ideology-Leadership Chart Ossoff is shown as a purple triangle in our ideology-leadership chart below. Public policy. Program expansion in vital fields to train STEM professionals, health care workers, and educators. He won in the general runoff election on January 5, 2021. Loeffler, who will serve in the chamber until Warnock is sworn-in, issued her concession statement Thursday night one day after the Associated Press declared Warnock the victor. .widget-row.Green { } display: flex; Georgia's 6th Congressional District special election, 2017. .widget-row.Republican { width: 50px; Thank you for joining the GovTrack Advisory Community! We consider a bill enacted if one of the following is true: a) it is enacted itself, b) it has a companion bill in the other chamber (as identified by Congress) which was enacted, or c) if at least about half of its provisions were incorporated into bills that were enacted (as determined by an automated text analysis, applicable beginning with bills in the 110th Congress). For the January runoffs, that date falls on Jan. 15 The Secretary of States office must certify statewide results by Jan. 22. The presidents dismissal of the Inspector General for the $2 trillion relief program just days after it was enacted is outrageous. Ossoff raised $8.3 million in the first quarter of 2017, where recent Democratic candidates raised no more than $45,000 in the general election. "Georgia" - Ossoff and Warnock campaign ad, released December 30, 2020, "We The People EVO" - Ossoff and Warnock campaign ad, released December 30, 2020, "Raise the Wage" - Ossoff and Warnock campaign ad, released December 20, 2020, "Asking You" - Ossoff and Warnock campaign ad, released December 17, 2020, "Selma" - Ossoff campaign ad, released December 17, 2020, "The Talk" - Ossoff campaign ad, released December 10, 2020, "Look" - Ossoff campaign ad, released December 4, 2020, "Prepared" - Ossoff campaign ad, released December 1, 2020, "Thanksgiving" - Ossoff campaign ad, released November 23, 2020, "Succeed" - Ossoff campaign ad, released November 17, 2020, "Path to Recovery" - Ossoff campaign ad, released November 9, 2020, "My Friend Jon Ossoff" - Ossoff campaign ad, released October 22, 2020, "On The Trail" - Ossoff campaign ad, released October 21, 2020, "Gift" - Ossoff campaign ad, released October 11, 2020, "Police and 2A" - Ossoff campaign ad, released September 29, 2020, "Negotiate" - Ossoff campaign ad, released September 22, 2020, "Together" - Ossoff campaign ad, released September 2, 2020, "Health Care" - Ossoff campaign ad, released August 10, 2020, "At Home" - Ossoff campaign ad, released July 31, 2020, "Dignity" - Ossoff campaign ad, released July 30, 2020, "Justice" - Ossoff campaign ad, released July 30, 2020. padding-left: 16px; } .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} 350) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to expand the availability and reporting of information about domestic terrorism, enhance the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) ability to prosecute domestic terrorism, among other things. Study countries that are seeing success. After he voted, Senator Ossoff said to the assembled press he's strongly supporting Senator Warnock's reelection because of his extraordinary service to the state. $25. [26] Handel raised $4 million, relying on national political figures like President Donald Trump in May and Vice President Mike Pence in June to helm fundraisers. The health of the banking system is vital, but public funds and loans shouldnt subsidize speculative short-term trading on Wall Street. Warnock becomes the first Black senator to represent the state of Georgia. } The GOP and David Perdue have also long planned to cut Medicare, putting health care for seniors at risk. margin-top: 16px; Its coverage will be comprehensive including preventative care, prescription drugs, dental, vision, hearing, mental health, and neonatal and postnatal care. } else { They will revitalize our economy and lay the foundations for decades of prosperity, environmental sustainability, and health. As of Friday afternoon, Warnock led by more than 83,000 votes and is above the 0.5% recount threshold. Education should expand our opportunities. padding-left: 0; U.S. Senate Seats up for Reelection. Ill support strengthening anti-bullying programs for LGBTQ youth, and I will defend and support the safety and human rights of transgender Americans. It needed only a simple majority to pass, but received 87 , This was a vote to waive the seven-year waiting period for former military to serve in the civilian position of Defense Secretary. Essential workers are underpaid, underprotected, and underinsured. display: inline-block; .race_header.green { font-weight: bold; text-align: center;
, See also:United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 (Perdue vs. Ossoff runoff), United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary), United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary). We can meet our energy needs without destroying the environment but only by rapidly transitioning to clean energy sources, dramatically reducing carbon emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. } VIDEO. padding-top: 3px; Submit. color: #fff; The scientific consensus is unambiguous: if pollution from fossil fuel combustion is not controlled, the consequences will be dire. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to protect election workers from threats of harassment and violence. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { He won in the general runoff election on January 5, 2021. It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. width: 100%; Election results must be certified before Ossoff and Warnock take their seats at the nations capital. max-height: 580px; font-size: 1.2em; .leg-hnt-flex-row { His work may also appear in the Macon Telegraph. background-color: red; } His new voting rights legislation, the Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act,would help protect election workers and . } In May 2024, Ossoff had mass dms sent to people to encourage election signups to fill government vacancies for the 2024 elections. The chart below reports missed votes over time. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, 2009, .infobox { Ossoff U.S. Congress | State executives | Ossoff becomes the. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. And to create millions of jobs, revitalize our economy, and alleviate poverty, I'll support a historic infrastructure program to lay the foundation for decades of prosperity, sustainability, and health. ATLANTA January 5 marks one year since Georgia made political history, electing Democrats Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock to the U.S. Senate . } break-inside: avoid-column; .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } 271 17th Street NW Suite 1510 Atlanta, GA 30363 Phone: 470-786-7800 Fax: 404-949-0912. width: 100% Democrat Jon Ossoff defeated incumbent Republican Senator David Perdue in the runoff election. Republican Karen Handel defeated him in a runoff, 51.8 percent to 48.2 . ET. .non_result_row th { Ossoff recently introduced the following legislation: View All Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. $('.hideResponses').show(); } width: 100%; In the Senate, I will champion and fight tirelessly to pass a New Civil Rights Act that strengthens civil rights laws and advances comprehensive criminal justice reform. The fastest and most generous help should go to those who need it the most. CNN reports the House Democrats could move as early as the middle of this week. } } } The key immediate vulnerabilities are inadequate ICU capacity, insufficient testing capacity, a shortage of medical equipment for respiratory critical care, and lack of protective gear for doctors and nurses. Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! Comparatively, Mitt Romney (R) won the district by a margin of 23.3 percent in 2012, and John McCain (R) defeated Barack Obama (D) by 18 percent in 2008. $('.showResponses').hide(); Ossoff campaigned against Trump's policies and emphasized small business growth, affordable healthcare, preserving Medicare and Medicaid, and national security. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here. Click here for more on the Nov. 3, 2020, Senate general election. Finally, intensify short-term efforts to crack down on the spread. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. width: 250px; The Democratic Party had not held Georgia's 6th District since before Gingrich's first election in 1978. The 2020-21 United States Senate election in Georgia was held on November 3, 2020, and on January 5, 2021 (as a runoff), to elect the Class II member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Georgia. display: inline-block; This was the fourth congressional special election of the year and the third won by a Republican. Mandate the routine disinfection of public spaces and surfaces. .hideResponses { display: none;} (function() { [27] Although Handel's fundraising paled in comparison to Ossoff's, she outraised recent Republican candidates by more than $2 million. Democrats Booker, Cory A. Click here to read his survey answers. Elections in 2023 | .survey-result {padding:10px;} In her remarks, Loeffler congratulated and wished her opponent well. }, 100); color: white; .widget-value { .results_text { .leg-hnt-section-title { document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64032298b1067').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); Ossoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. }) In the Senate Jon Ossoff is working to deliver historic investments in clean energy and infrastructure, to build this economy so working families and small businesses thrive, and to root out corruption so government serves the people not private interests with legions of lobbyists. 335 (117th): To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within . The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. among the lifetime records of senators currently serving. I run a business that investigates bribery and the abuse of power worldwide. Equip medical experts to track the virus, defending privacy and civil liberties along the way. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } GovTrack.us is not a government website. 47: A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the article of impeachment against Donald John Trump, former President , H.R. top: -1px; If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. I will oppose efforts to re-impose the ban on military service by openly gay Americans. Click here for more on the Jan. 5, 2021, Senate runoff election. Not all Members of Congress will accept messages from non-constituents. But at minimum, the next few months are going to be hard. font-weight: bold; background-color: #db0000; a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } This special election was one of the first chances since 2016 for the Democratic Party to reduce the Republican House majority. font-weight: 200; For those with private insurance, Ill vote to strengthen the Affordable Care Acts protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, women, and young people. Ossoff was the Democratic candidate in the most expensive House race in history for Georgia's 6th Congressional District. $('.pastResponses').hide(); Ill also support more federal law enforcement resources to attack organized crime, human trafficking, racketeering, money laundering, fraud, espionage, and corruption. }) font-size: 1.25em; .inner_percentage.Green { } Rather than relying on subsidies for Wall Street as economic stimulus and hoping the benefits trickle down, Ill support policies that help Georgias families make and save more money: fast and generous direct emergency relief during economic crises, lower taxes for all but the wealthiest Americans, debt-free public college, free vocational training, and health care guaranteed at an affordable price. These investments will create job training & employment opportunities for millions of American workers & demand for products made by American businesses. clearInterval(nTimer); } 100: To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National , On the Nomination PN1522: Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal , S.Res. The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. This is what we do. Consider what weve achieved together when weve brought to bear all that we must: the miraculous industrial mobilization of World War II, the New Deal, the Apollo program. How to run for office | .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions.float:right; Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. We hope to make GovTrack more useful to policy professionals like you. padding:7px 8px 8px; . School districts | font-weight: 500; }) Thursday morning, Senator Jon Ossoff officially cast his ballot for his friend and colleague, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock at the Bessie Branham Recreation Center in Kirkwood. I run a business that investigates bribery and the abuse of power worldwide. So many Americans today are held back by student debt cant start a business, start a family, or buy a home because they cant keep up with student loan payments. Lobbying and political contributions should not buy bailout money, unfair subsidies, or impunity for labor and environmental abuses. Our highest hopes are that these efforts are swiftly effective and the virus is less lethal than suspected. padding-bottom: 3px; display: none; There were no incumbents in this race. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; But in America today, equality of opportunity isnt a reality and in so many ways that inequality starts in our educational system. $5. You can try your luck by visiting Ossoffs website. Medicaid expansion and auto-enrollment of the uninsured will ensure all Americans are covered regardless of wealth. margin-top: 0px; event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; .results_row td:first-child { Ossoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. padding-bottom: 0px; We face an urgent environmental crisis as out-of-control pollution is fast changing the climate, destroying ecosystems, killing off species, and damaging human health. [2] His career experience includes working as the managing director and CEO of the filmmaking company Insights TWI and a deputy communications chief, campaign manager, senior legislative assistant, and legislative correspondent to U.S. House Representative Hank Johnson. } Third, speed up containment and adaptation so we can find a new normal quickly and get back to work. background-color: #003388; I'm not taking contributions from corporate PACs, and my first act in the Senate will be to back a Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. Help JNS grow! .race_header.democratic { font-size: 2em; The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S. 3373) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 10, 2022, that sought to address healthcare access, the presumption of service-connection, and research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. one day after the Associated Press declared Warnock the victor. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. In the Senate I will champion HBCUs to strengthen these gems of Americas higher education system. from Jan 3, 2019 to Mar 2, 2023. Warnock faces voters again in just two years while Ossoff is beginning a 6-year term, Bullock said. width: 100%; 2471) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 15, 2022, providing for the funding of federal agencies for the remainder of 2022, providing funding for activities related to Ukraine, and modifying or establishing various programs. He assumed office on January 20, 2021. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); If we've learned anything from the 2022 elections, it's that one senator can make a significant difference on some extremely consequential issues, especially if the party control of the Senate is close. The White House ignored the warnings and dismissed the threat. She became a successful entrepreneur, a U.S. citizen, and an active participant in our democracy. Yet in the United States today, deep race and class disparities persist in policing, prosecution, and sentencing. We love educating Americans about how their government works too! Email. [32] She instead focused on promoting conservative principles and economic issues such as improving the tax code for small businesses. display: inline-block; It was hard not to notice how Rev. } About the Senator: OSSOFF, Thomas Jonathan (Jon), a Senator from Georgia; born in Atlanta, Ga., February 16, 1987; graduated The Paideia School, Atlanta, Ga., 2005; B.S., Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, 2009; MSc, London School of Economics, 2013; legislative assistant for foreign affairs and defense policy to Georgia Representative Hank Johnson, 2007-2012; investigative . 16: A resolution congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the , S. 4988 (117th): Federal Prison Oversight Act, S.Res. With their victories, Warnock and Ossoff made history. display: inline-block; The deck is stacked against defendants who lack money, while those with wealth and connections often secure special treatment or outright impunity. In the Senate, Ill make energy and environmental policy on the basis of scientific evidence not lobbying by polluters. If you teach United States government and would like to speak with us about bringing legislative data into your classroom, please reach out! President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on Thursday that he would not veto a GOP-backed bid to repeal changes to the D.C. criminal code, raising the stakes of an upcoming Senate vote on the . } width: 100%; Ill vote to crack down on price gouging by drug companies and make more generic medicine available. margin-bottom: -2px !important; LEARN MORE. It was the most expensive House race in U.S. history as of that time. WATCH. width: 90%; Nomination Confirmed 80/19 on May 12, 2022. We incarcerate tens of thousands guilty of non-violent, victimless crimes, destroying lives and incurring massive costs. Ill push for an unprecedented American infrastructure program that includes big, overdue investments in transportation and transit, clean energy, energy efficiency, public health, communications, research and development, emergency response, and environmental cleanup. .leg-hnt-district-container { Ossoff raised more than $23 million.[1]. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. But there are other legislative activities that we dont track that are also important, including offering amendments, committee work and oversight of the other branches, and constituent services. font-weight: bold; The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. top: 0px; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Ill work relentlessly to deliver federal funds to build more health clinics and hire more health care workers across Georgia, especially in rural and underserved communities, and to solve Georgias shocking and shameful maternal health crisis. Issues with absentee ballots had to be fixed by Jan. 8. }. } margin: 3px 0; width: 100% !important; padding: 2px 0; } We are also still on Instagram at @govtrack.us posting 60-second summary videos of legislation in Congress. } It will be the first time since 2003 that both of Georgias U.S. Perdue conceded Friday afternoon. z-index:1; The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ossoff's responses. I will support the Equality Act and vote to expand Federal anti-discrimination statutes to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { And Ossoff becomes the state's first Jewish senator and, at 33 years old, the Senate's youngest member. Mastodon is an alternative social media platform. He'll be up for reelection in 2022. border-radius: 50%; } }) .votebox_legend { } Each dot is a member of the Senate padding-left: 8px; list-style-type: circle; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; Similar to the 2007-2008 financial crisis, while hardship is concentrated among working- and middle-class families and smaller businesses, the fastest and biggest emergency relief has gone straight to the top. Our teams have gone undercover to expose how dangerous, unqualified, and unregulated abortion providers kill thousands of women in places where safe abortion services are not available legally. The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. ADVERTISEMENT. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. vertical-align: top; } display: inline; } text-align: center; .percentage_number { background-color: #f9d334; Ossoff defeated Perdue by a margin of 50.6% to 49.4%. if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64032298b1067').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { } The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R.
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