Senator Elena Ibarra
Independent from South Dakota. Serving since 2010.
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Committees
Sponsored legislation (2)
2 measures
Wildfire Insurance Stability Act of 2026
Would create a federal safety net so homeowners in wildfire areas can still buy insurance when private companies pull out.
Sponsor Sen. Elena Ibarra [I-SD] · 8 cosponsors · Emergency Management
Latest action Jun 16, 2026: Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44.
Federal Wildfire Response Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs civil rights protections.
Sponsor Sen. Elena Ibarra [I-SD] · 15 cosponsors · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action Feb 23, 2026: Referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Cosponsored legislation (8)
8 measures
Secure Food Supply Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs disaster preparedness and response.
Sponsor Sen. Imani Ulmer [D-CA] · 16 cosponsors · Emergency Management
Latest action Aug 2, 2026: Presented to President.
Modern Water Security Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs tribal programs and lands.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis Brennan [R-DE] · 14 cosponsors · Native Americans
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Modern Workforce Readiness Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs research and communications networks.
Sponsor Sen. Roy Pruitt [R-ND] · 15 cosponsors · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action Jul 25, 2026: Reported by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.
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.
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.