Senator Benjamin Rasmussen
Republican from Montana. Serving since 2016 · Senate Minority Leader.
Wildfire preparedness and disaster insurance.
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Committees
Sponsored legislation (1)
1 measures
National Wildfire Response Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs workers and workplaces.
Sponsor Sen. Benjamin Rasmussen [R-MT] · 12 cosponsors · Labor and Employment
Latest action Jan 14, 2026: Received in the House. Read twice and referred to committee.
Cosponsored legislation (5)
5 measures
Federal Automated Systems Accountability Act of 2026
Would require federal agencies to test and publicly document computer systems that make decisions about people, such as benefits eligibility.
Sponsor Sen. Peter Fontaine [R-VT] · 9 cosponsors · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Secure Housing Supply Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs federal taxes.
Sponsor Sen. Hugh Novak [R-UT] · 7 cosponsors · Taxation
Latest action Apr 7, 2026: Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
Rural Housing Supply Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs federal spending and budgeting.
Sponsor Sen. Yolanda Guerrero [D-WY] · 9 cosponsors · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action Oct 29, 2025: Received in the House. Read twice and referred to committee.
Community Data Privacy Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs cultural and heritage programs.
Sponsor Sen. Theodore Beaumont [I-IL] · 19 cosponsors · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action Sep 27, 2025: Received in the House. Read twice and referred to committee.
Modern Ocean Conservation Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs banking and financial markets.
Sponsor Sen. Dana Sandoval [D-PA] · 13 cosponsors · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action Jun 14, 2025: Referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.