Senator
Bernard Sanders
Vermont · In office since 2007
Committees5
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsRanking Member
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Also serves on 9 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored1185
- Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act (opens in new tab)
S 5384 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 14, 2026)
- Audit the Pentagon Act (opens in new tab)
S 5185 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Jul 30, 2026)
- Green New Deal for Public Housing Act (opens in new tab)
S 5284 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Aug 6, 2026)
- Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act (opens in new tab)
S 5280 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Aug 6, 2026)
- Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5026 · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Health
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531. (Jul 28, 2026)
- American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act (opens in new tab)
S 4825 · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · Taxation
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jun 18, 2026)
- Abolish Super PACs Act (opens in new tab)
S 4602 · Introduced May 20, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (May 20, 2026)
- Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4551 · Introduced May 18, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (May 18, 2026)
- Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4518 · Introduced May 13, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (May 13, 2026)
- Protecting America’s Workers Act (opens in new tab)
S 4413 · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Apr 28, 2026)
Bills cosponsored7936
- A bill to amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the disability insurance benefits waiting period for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5428 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day". (opens in new tab)
SRES 868 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sep 17, 2026)
- Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act (opens in new tab)
S 4436 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Apr 29, 2026)
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services. (opens in new tab)
SJRES 216 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sep 16, 2026)
- A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month". (opens in new tab)
SRES 854 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738) (Sep 15, 2026)
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. (opens in new tab)
SRES 852 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4675-4677) (Sep 14, 2026)
- Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act (opens in new tab)
S 5389 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sep 14, 2026)
- FABRIC Act (opens in new tab)
S 5393 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 14, 2026)
- A resolution designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 851 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Education
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4675) (Sep 14, 2026)
- Fairness for Farm Workers Act (opens in new tab)
S 5304 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519-4520) (Aug 6, 2026)
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