Elissa Slotkin
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Slotkin has a recorded vote on 38 laws that passed.
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The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 38 came to a recorded vote in the Senate while Slotkin is a member. The rest passed the Senate by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Slotkin votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention, the HALT Fentanyl Act, the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar), the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026 and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Slotkin votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.
Slotkin votes No on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the Rescissions Act of 2025, which cancelled about $9 billion in approved spending; and the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the Senate in that time. Slotkin votes to cancel 2 and against cancelling 22. The rules Slotkin votes to cancel come from: Environmental Protection Agency (1) and Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1).
Slotkin votes differently from most Senate Democrats on 4 of 37 Yes and No votes: Yes on the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar), Yes on the law that cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035, Yes on the law that cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do and Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention.
Slotkin did not vote on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
Votes on laws that passed
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
A package of housing measures intended to increase the supply of homes.
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Cancels a federal order that had closed about 225,000 acres of national forest in northeastern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters, to new mining leases for 20 years.
Cancels a District of Columbia law that changed how D.C.'s income and business taxes follow federal tax rules.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for the Commerce and Justice Departments, science agencies, energy and water programs, the Interior Department and the EPA.
The annual defense policy law.
Cancels a land agency decision that limited oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Cancels a land agency plan for northeastern Wyoming that ended new federal coal leasing in the Buffalo area.
Cancels a land agency plan for central Alaska that set aside large areas for conservation and limited development.
Cancels a land agency plan for federal lands in North Dakota that limited where coal, oil and gas could be leased.
Cancels a land agency plan for eastern Montana that ended new federal coal leasing in the Miles City area.
Cancels a land agency plan that limited oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Ends the 43-day government shutdown of fall 2025.
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
Creates the first federal rules for payment stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar).
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in the most restricted drug category, which carries the strictest criminal penalties, and eases registration for researchers who study them.
Cancels an EPA rule that had stopped certain large sources of toxic air pollution from being moved into a less strictly regulated category.
Cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California set stricter smog-pollution limits for heavy-duty truck engines.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California require truck makers to sell a rising share of zero-emission trucks.
Cancels an EPA rule that tightened limits on toxic air emissions from tire manufacturing plants.
Cancels a National Park Service rule that restricted where off-road vehicles could drive in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Cancels a rule that would have put the largest digital payment apps under the consumer bureau's regular supervision.
Cancels a consumer bureau rule that would have limited overdraft fees at the largest banks and credit unions.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
Cancels an Energy Department rule on how appliance makers certify, label and report the energy use of their products.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters.
Cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do.
Funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, mostly at the prior year's levels, with more for defense and less for non-defense programs.
Cancels a rule that required offshore oil and gas leaseholders to submit archaeological surveys of the seabed before drilling.
Cancels an EPA rule that set up how oil and gas facilities would be charged a fee for excess methane emissions.
Requires immigration authorities to detain non-citizens without legal status who are charged with, arrested for or convicted of theft-related crimes, assaulting a police officer, or crimes causing death or serious injury.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 1 law and 5 executive orders.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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6 excerpts
- Restoring America's Maritime DominanceJuly 31, 2026
Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Lead Bipartisan Effort to Bring Coast Guard Drone Testing to Michigan
“Earlier this year, the Administration released its Maritime Action Plan: Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance, directing the Coast Guard to make one or more such designations, including in the Great Lakes,” said the lawmakers. “Northern Michigan is an ideal location for this designation given that Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City already possesses the operational expertise, strategic location, and public-private partnerships”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActOctober 28, 2025
“In June, Republicans and President Trump passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, which cut $186 billion from the SNAP program. In August, Slotkin and Peters helped the Senate pass the bipartisan Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which would fund SNAP for the year.”
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“The Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act would establish in law explicit authorities provided to the U.S. Department of Commerce and other federal agencies under Executive Orders from both the Trump (EO 13873) and Biden (EO 14034) administrations. The bill will provide more explicit statutory authority, strengthening protections against national security risks and ensuring more durable protection against Chinese connected”
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“The Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act would establish in law explicit authorities provided to the U.S. Department of Commerce and other federal agencies under Executive Orders from both the Trump (EO 13873) and Biden (EO 14034) administrations. The bill will provide more explicit statutory authority, strengthening protections against national security risks and ensuring more durable protection against Chinese connected”
- Declaring a National Energy EmergencyApril 7, 2025
“Furthermore, this effort is in line with your executive order “Declaring a National Energy Emergency” that implores Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Zeldin and Department of Energy Secretary Wright to consider issuing these emergency waivers. And finally, this action will give the agriculture economy much needed certainty by increasing the domestic demand for American commodities.”
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“We write today in outrage over your recent executive order entitled Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, a gross overreach of the authority granted in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA). This order is an insult to the hardworking public servants who go to work on behalf of the American people,” the Senators began.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 60 spending items this member requested, $98,704,351 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan | Public Law 119-37 | Food Bank of Eastern Michigan- Northern ExpansionRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MI | $2,000,000 |
| City of Escanaba | Public Law 119-37 | Escanaba Public Safety Ladder TruckRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MI | $700,000 |
| Putnam Township Fire Department | Public Law 119-37 | Putnam Township Fire TruckRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | MI | $600,000 |
| Central Michigan University | Public Law 119-37 | Purchase of EquipmentRural Utilities Service · Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program | MI | $1,000,000 |
| F-15EX Bed Down: Design | Public Law 119-37 | F-15EX Bed Down: DesignAir National Guard | None printed | $10,000,000 |
| Mitigate Runway Encroachment : Design | Public Law 119-37 | Mitigate Runway Encroachment : DesignAir National Guard | None printed | $10,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MI City of Grand Water Resourc Facility UV D Upgrade ProjeEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MI Great Lakes Wa for Freud & C Pump StationEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MI Great Lakes Wa for Oakwood D IntercommunitModificationEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e MI St. Clair Town Sanitary Pump RehabilitatioEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,220,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI City of Dearbo Line ReplacemEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $500,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI City of Escana InfrastructurProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI City of Escana Main and Serv Upgrade ProjeEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $750,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI Great Lakes Wa for 54-Inch W Assessment an ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI Oakland County Drinking Wate ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate MI Village of Bel Potable DrinkEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $144,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Public Law 119-74 | West Michigan Trustworthy AI ConsortiumDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Michigan Technological University | Public Law 119-74 | Safe and Secure AI Manufacturing Implementation ProgramDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $2,000,000 |
| Eaton County Michigan | Public Law 119-74 | Eaton County Security InfrastructureDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $414,351 |
| Kent County | Public Law 119-74 | Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC)DOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $750,000 |
| City of Detroit | Public Law 119-74 | City of Detroit Pathway to EmploymentDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $600,000 |
| Roscommon County | Public Law 119-74 | Children's Advocacy Center Building CampaignDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| Wayne County Sheriff's Office | Public Law 119-74 | Body Worn Camera ProgramDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $700,000 |
| City of East Lansing | Public Law 119-74 | East Lansing Police Department Public Safety & Security Enhancements InitiativeDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $472,000 |
| Charter Township of Canton | Public Law 119-74 | Canton Township Bi-Directional Antennas ProjectDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Michigan State Police | Public Law 119-74 | Michigan ICAC Online Child Exploitation Technology ProjectDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $675,000 |
| Saginaw Police Department | Public Law 119-74 | Saginaw Police Department Patrol VehiclesDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $215,000 |
| Michigan AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute | Public Law 119-75 | for expanding workforce training, including the purchase of equipmentDOL · Employment and Training Administration | MI | $2,000,000 |
| Hurley Medical Center | Public Law 119-75 | for equipment to replace patient bedsHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | MI | $1,800,000 |
| Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment to construct a health clinicHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | MI | $5,500,000 |
| Calhoun County Community Mental Health Authority | Public Law 119-75 | for community-based mental health services through crisis centersHHS · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | MI | $750,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan | Public Law 119-75 | for a child abuse prevention programHHS · Administration for Children and Families | MI | $259,000 |
| Matrix Human Services | Public Law 119-75 | for programming and supportive services for older adultsHHS · Administration for Community Living | MI | $1,000,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University | Public Law 119-75 | for expanding aviation education, including the purchase of equipmentED · Higher Education | MI | $985,000 |
| Capital Region Airport Authority | Public Law 119-75 | New Jet Bridges at Capital Region International Airport (LAN)Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | MI | $7,823,000 |
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) | Public Law 119-75 | Taxiway B Lighting ReplacementDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | MI | $801,000 |
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) | Public Law 119-75 | Federal Inspection Station--Phase 2Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | MI | $800,000 |
| MI | Public Law 119-75 | Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority-- Detroit Windsor Tunnel Roadway Column Rehabilitation and Infrastructure UpgradesDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MI | $1,613,000 |
| MI | Public Law 119-75 | City of Mt. Pleasant Mill and Overlay-- Preston and BradleyDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | MI | $500,000 |
| City of Detroit | Public Law 119-75 | Michigan Central Station Intermodal Passenger ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | MI | $3,000,000 |
| Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) | Public Law 119-75 | Ypsilanti Transit Center Safety and Security ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | MI | $750,000 |
| City of Brighton | Public Law 119-75 | Water Treatment Plant Generator ReplacementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $1,000,000 |
| City of Eaton Rapids | Public Law 119-75 | Horner Mill Demolition & RedevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $1,000,000 |
| Village of Maple Rapids | Public Law 119-75 | Bridge ReplacementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $1,000,000 |
| City of Menominee | Public Law 119-75 | Circle Lane 3 Subdivision Infrastructure ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $1,178,000 |
| City of Saline | Public Law 119-75 | Saline Community Center Rehabilitation ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $2,700,000 |
| Pittsfield Charter Township | Public Law 119-75 | Pittsfield Township Public Safety Facility Improvement ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $2,000,000 |
| City of Ann Arbor | Public Law 119-75 | Ann Arbor Fire Station #3 Demolition, Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $250,000 |
| Grand Rapids--Kent County Convention and Arena Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Grand River Neighborhood Enhancement and Accessibility BridgeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $250,000 |
| City of Farmington Hills | Public Law 119-75 | Farmington Hills Senior CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $850,000 |
| Redford Charter Township | Public Law 119-75 | Redford Charter Township Lead Service Lines ReplacementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $2,000,000 |
| City of Westland | Public Law 119-75 | City of Westland New Fire Station No. 4 Development and Construction and New Fire Engine AcquisitionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $2,000,000 |
| City of Bay City | Public Law 119-75 | Fire Station Clean-UpDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $959,000 |
| City of Flint | Public Law 119-75 | Berston Field House Expansion and Renovation ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $6,320,000 |
| Community Housing Network | Public Law 119-75 | Lincoln Avenue LoftsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $500,000 |
| Marquette County | Public Law 119-75 | Short Term Emergency Recuperative Care Shelter and Long Term Housing InitiativeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $750,000 |
| City of Ecorse | Public Law 119-75 | Ecorse Creek Connector Trail and Revitalization ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $2,538,000 |
| Communities First, Inc. | Public Law 119-75 | Mixed Use DevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $2,000,000 |
| South Oakland Shelter dba Lighthouse MI | Public Law 119-75 | Lighthouse Campus Redevelopment and ExpansionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | MI | $1,000,000 |
| City of New Baltimore | Public Law 119-86 | Walter Mary Burke Park Shoreline Restoration ProjectFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDM | MI | $1,000,000 |
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