Jon Ossoff represents Georgia in the U.S. Senate, elected in the January 5, 2021 runoff that — along with Raphael Warnock's win — gave Democrats Senate control. He is the youngest senator elected since 1973 and the first millennial in the Senate. He chairs the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), where he has led oversight investigations on federal prison conditions, child labor in the U.S., and pharmacy benefit managers. He is up for re-election in 2026.
Four promises chosen to span how voters across the political spectrum view this politician's record.
As PSI chair, Ossoff led major investigations: Federal Bureau of Prisons abuses (2022, led to BOP director resignation); child labor in US food production (2023); pharmacy benefit managers (2024); USPS service degradation (2024). Multiple subpoenas issued; multiple substantive reports produced.
Voted YES on American Rescue Plan ($1.9T, March 2021). Direct payments to constituents totaled approximately $9B in Georgia.
IRA Medicare drug-pricing negotiation passed (Ossoff YES). 10 drugs initially, expanding to 60 by 2029. $35/month insulin cap for Medicare.
Cloture votes failed in 2021-2022 (Republican filibuster + Manchin/Sinema rule-change opposition). VRA preclearance not restored. Per obstruction rule, primarily external + 2 same-caucus defectors; outcome not achieved.
Climate action.
IRA passed (Ossoff YES). Green New Deal framework did not advance.
Gun safety legislation.
BSCA passed (Ossoff YES). Broader assault-weapons ban did not pass.
Pass PRO Act.
PRO Act failed Senate cloture.
Codify abortion rights.
WHPA failed cloture (Manchin NO).
Support Israel.
Voted YES on all Israel aid packages. Co-sponsored Israel-security legislation.
Confirm Biden judicial nominees.
Voted YES on Justice Jackson + hundreds of lower-court Biden nominees.
Infrastructure investment.
Voted YES on IIJA (November 2021).
Restore expanded Child Tax Credit.
ARPA expansion expired end of 2021 after Manchin opposition to BBB. Permanent expansion did not pass.
Pass Equality Act.
House passed; Senate cloture failed. Respect for Marriage Act passed (Ossoff YES).
Investigate Trump-era abuses.
PSI investigations covered some Trump-era topics but were primarily focused on bipartisan issues. Senate Jan 6 Committee work was House-led. Whether Ossoff sufficiently 'investigated Trump-era abuses' depends on framework.
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