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Tax and Fiscal

Grade: B-

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Energy and Environment

Grade: C+

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Law and Scope of Government

Grade: B+

An analysis of Scott’s record shows a good commitment to maintaining a limited scope of government and ensuring its proper functions through restraint and accountability. As Senator, Scott has an excellent record on ensuring the proper role of the judicial system and reducing frivolous litigation. However, Scott misses the mark on some issues surrounding free trade and civil liberty protections.

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H.R. 2617 Amd. 6558 (2022)

Voted to Block Advancing Frivolous Litigation by Creating Multiple New Avenues for Plaintiff's Attorneys of Pregnant Workers to Sue for Alleged Discrimination.

+4

H.R. 2617 Amd. 6607 (2022)

Voted to Block Giving $1 Billion to the 9/11 Compensation Fund without Desperately Needed Reforms to Prevent Cash Grabs by Law Firms. (One of Only a Few to Block)

-3

H.R. 4521 Toomey Amd. (2022)

Voted to Block Protecting Against Higher Taxation by Granting Exclusions from Tariffs in Cases Where they Harm American Manufacturers and Workers.

-3

H.R. 6172 Amd. 1586 (2020)

Voted to Block Strengthening the Privacy Rights of American Citizens by Ending Warrantless FISA Court Spying.

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Workforce and Labor

Grade: B+

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Regulations

Grade: B+

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Individual Liberties

Grade: A-

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Education

Grade: A-

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Healthcare

Grade: A-

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Local and National Security

Grade: B

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Free Speech and Elections

Grade: A

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