font-weight: 300; Jon Ossoff was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! list-style-type: circle; .votebox_bp_logo { Most legislation has no activity after being introduced. Associated Press. .widget-row.Libertarian { .votebox-results-metadata-p { We must reform the horrifically dysfunctional Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement so that these agencies carry out their duties with competence and humanity. As Georgias Senator, I will be accountable exclusively to the people of our state. display: block; She came to this country when she was 23 because she believed in the American Dream, and shes lived it. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Senators are Democrats. Our country, like any country, must know and control who crosses our borders, and strong border security doesnt require us to sacrifice our moral principles, our commitment to human rights, or our American identity as a haven for people fleeing persecution and striving for opportunity. background-color: #003388; 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. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. } Money spent on infrastructure is truly an investment in America, with positive returns across the entire economy and dramatic improvements to our quality of life. Taxation (10%) top: -1px; } "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. S.Res. Apply today! } The 2026 United States Senate elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026, with 33 of the 100 seats in the Senate being contested in regular elections, the winners of which will serve six-year terms in the United States Congress from January 3, 2027, to January 3, 2033. Congress must immediately send generous emergency cash to tide over people and businesses. .results_row.winner { margin-right: 10px; Senators in Class II were elected to office in the November 2020 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election. margin-left: 20px; 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 . The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. } In July 2024, Ossoff fired his Press Secretary due to inactivity. Warnock becomes the first Black senator to represent the state of Georgia. margin: 0 5px; This crisis is laying bare structural inequity and corruption in U.S. economic policy. Georgias businesses and entrepreneurs are the crucial engine of job and wealth creation in our state. State and local courts | } The presidents dismissal of the Inspector General for the $2 trillion relief program just days after it was enacted is outrageous. C-SPAN's operating revenues come from license fees paid by cable systems and satellite companies that offer the network to their. Democrat Jon Ossoff defeated incumbent Republican Senator David Perdue in the runoff election. border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; Ossoff .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Of the current 100 Senators, 51 are Democrats, and 49 are Republicans. $50. } Give governors whatever they need. left: 0px; The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ossoff's responses. She became a successful entrepreneur, a U.S. citizen, and an active participant in our democracy. padding-left: 0; He is 36 years old. .non_result_row th { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. .inner_percentage.Democratic { 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. font-weight: bold; }. display: flex; if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64032298b1067').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { font-weight: bold; flex-direction: column; Jon Ossoff sits on the following committees: Ossoff was the primary sponsor of 7 bills that were enacted: Does 7 not sound like a lot? The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2022 (H.R. Thirty-four Senate seats will be contested in the next. margin: 8px auto; } position: relative; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Ossoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. display: block; Money spent on infrastructure is truly an investment in America with positive returns across the economy & dramatic improvements to our quality of life. IP. } HBCUs are vital ladders to opportunity for Black Americans and these institutions train leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, doctors, theologians, and academics who make vital contributions to American society. 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. margin-top: 16px; } .electionsectionheading { .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { Serving our home state has been the honor of a lifetime, and I am very proud of how our team in Georgia and Washington, D.C. fought every day to deliver real results for all eleven million Georgians, a portion of Perdues statement reads. Ossoff raised more than $23 million.[1]. Lobbying and political contributions should not buy bailout money, unfair subsidies, or impunity for labor and environmental abuses. $('#candidate-connection-email-65254').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); margin-bottom: 1px; These investments will create job training & employment opportunities for millions of American workers & demand for products made by American businesses. Health insurance is too expensive and complex, and protections for women, young people, and pre-existing conditions are under attack. At the strategic level, HBCUs need and deserve deepened long-term public investment. Education should expand our opportunities. I will defend marriage equality and the right of gay couples to adopt children. Use the Army Corps of Engineers, military logistical and medical units, and the Defense Production Act as necessary to build hospital capacity and properly equip medical teams. } But accountability will have to wait for November. clearInterval(nTimer); His new voting rights legislation, the Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act,would help protect election workers and . I will oppose efforts to re-impose the ban on military service by openly gay Americans. .non_result_row div { The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act (S. 937) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 20, 2021, that included provisions to designate an officer or employee of the. Thats why Ill vote to reinstate the Glass-Steagall Act, so Federal economic policy serves the long-term prosperity, stability, and financial security of families and productive enterprises, not short-term gains for investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} This is So can we. State legislature | .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} max-width: 75px; .leg-hnt-district-number { But it will also be important for them to build political clout and resumes for re-election. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} font-weight: 100; 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. } so Warnock will face reelection when that term ends in 2022. Warnock and Ossoff will be able to take their seats in the chamber once Georgia election officials certify the results of the runoffs. Nick Wooten is the Accountability/Investigative reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer where he is responsible for covering several topics, including Georgia politics. margin-bottom: 4px; But as long as money buys political influence, our governments policies will favor the most powerful special interests, distorting the market to benefit the best connected people and businesses. Choose from the options above to find the right way to contact Ossoff. Establish clear policies for the self-quarantine of infected Americans until they are healthy. 73: A resolution designating February 16, 2023, as International Black Aviation Professionals Day. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here. Democrats Booker, Cory A. These investments will create job training and employment opportunities for millions of American workers and demand for products made by American businesses. Our criminal justice system should render justice and protect the public while upholding due process, civil rights and civil liberties, and equal protection under the law. Rather than relying on subsidies for investment banks as economic stimulus & hoping benefits trickle down, I'll support policies that help Georgia's families make & save more money: fast & direct emergency relief during economic crises, lower taxes for all but the wealthiest, debt-free public college, free vocational training, & health care guaranteed at an affordable price. background-color: #ccc; font-weight: bold; }) Biden Sought Reelection | The 2036 Election Night. .leg-hnt-section-title { display: inline-block; Health (8%). We need greater emphasis on vocational training. S.Res. font-weight: 500; } "It is . Washington, D.C. U.S. Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. } From Jan 2021 to Mar 2023, Ossoff missed 39 of 981 roll call votes, which is 4.0%. And Ossoff becomes the state's first Jewish senator and, at 33 years old, the Senate's youngest member. By JEFF McMURRAY document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64032298b1067').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); padding-bottom: 8px; It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. display: inline-block; LEARN MORE. Source. margin-bottom: 0px; $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Jon Ossoff ( Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Georgia. The link between health and wealth must be broken. We have huge resources and brilliant people. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { } The government's financial safety net for Wall Street is vast & instantaneous, while help for ordinary people & smaller firms has been meager & slow. Jeremiah Wright as a modern-day Biblical "prophet." In truth, Wright is so viciously despicable that even Obama, who once worshipped . Your insurance will be your choice. "We're investing heavily here in the Georgia six race, but I'm traveling across the country. .inner_percentage.Green { width: 43%; padding-bottom: 8px; .widget-row.value-only.white { We can do these things and defeat the virus together. [28] This spending was driven primarily by out-of-state contributions, which Handel and conservative outside organizations highlighted in critical campaign ads. He ran against Karen Handel (R) in the 2017 special election to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House. vertical-align: middle; } Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. width: 35px !important; The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. } You can try your luck by visiting Ossoffs website. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { In 2014, my company investigated the Ebola outbreak in Liberia, where government mistakes cost lives. justify-content: center; To improve the quality of primary and secondary education, I support increasing teacher pay and breaking the link between a communitys wealth and the funding available for its public schools. 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. font-size: .9em; But as long as money buys political influence, our government's policies will favor the most powerful special interests. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-65254').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); } Democrat Jon Ossoff has defeated Republican David Perdue in the Georgia runoff, The Associated Press said Wednesday, giving Democrats control of the U.S. Senate. font-size: 1.2em; } display: table; Were looking for feedback from educators about how GovTrack can be used and improved for your classroom. font-size: 12px; In November, Mr. Perdue fell just short of the majority he would have needed to avoid a runoff, winning 49.7 percent of the vote, while Mr. Ossoff had 47.9 percent a difference of about 88,000. } What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? The Chips and Science Act (H.R. .leg-hnt-toggle-text { border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Jon Ossoff defeated incumbent David Perdue in the general runoff election for U.S. Senate Georgia on January 5, 2021. .votebox-results-cell--check { Im not taking contributions from corporate PACs or Congressional lobbyists. .percentage_number { Republican Karen Handel defeated him in a runoff, 51.8 percent to 48.2 . text-align: center; letter-spacing: .04em; Thats one of many reasons campaign finance reform is essential to our prosperity and competitiveness. Updated at 4:20 p.m. font-style: italic; font-size: 1.25em; Following a series of meetings with HBCU administrators, faculty, and alumni leaders this summer, it is clear these long-term policy priorities must include: To develop this plan I convened a series of meetings with Presidents, Vice Presidents, staff, and alumni leaders from Albany State University, Fort Valley State University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morris Brown College, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and the Atlanta University Center Consortium to listen and understand the immediate and long-term needs of these institutions. padding: 2px 0; background-color: white; color: #888; } The next task for Senators-elect Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff: getting sworn into office. } I want to urge Ossoff to take an action on a bill. Crime and Law Enforcement (13%) div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Feb 21, 2023. C-SPAN receives no funding from any government. box-sizing: border-box; [3][4], Ossoff was assigned to the following committees:[Source], .subcommittee { Georgias HBCUs are: Albany State University, Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, Clark Atlanta University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown College, Paine College, and Spelman College. .infobox p { background: #4c4c4c; color: black; This special election was one of the first chances since 2016 for the Democratic Party to reduce the Republican House majority. Upgraded infrastructure will serve as the foundation for decades of prosperity, sustainability, and health. Race and class disparities in policing, prosecution, and sentencing must be ended nationwide. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Ballot measures, Who represents me? That is precisely why we must boost the health response and speed up containment and adaptation so we can return to our lives without overloading hospitals and causing unnecessary deaths. [31] Handel, who served as the Georgia Secretary of State from 2007 to 2010, supported the Trump administration's position on healthcare and the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, although she rarely mentioned the president by name while campaigning. Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, 2009, .infobox { padding: 2px 0; $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. Equip medical experts to track the virus, defending privacy and civil liberties along the way. Social distancing at such scale cannot continue indefinitely. He In her remarks, Loeffler congratulated and wished her opponent well. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { The swearing-in of Georgias newest senators will depend on the pace of county and state election officials. GovTrack.us is not a government website. Of these, 21 were held by Republicans, and 12 by Democrats.The winners were elected to six-year terms from January 3, 2021, to January 3, 2027. Georgia is home to ten HBCUs and the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Consortium, making Georgia a national HBCU headquarters. The deck is stacked against defendants who lack money, while those with wealth and connections often secure special treatment or outright impunity. margin-bottom:16px; 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. font-weight: bold; School districts |