Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Brad Knott supports a clean continuing resolution as a way to reopen the federal government during the 2025 shutdown. He said a small group of moderate Democratic senators needed to meet Republicans in the middle and support it.
Context: This position is stated in the context of the 2025 government shutdown.
Brad Knott introduced H.R. 9653, the Limiting Excessive Government Obstruction Act. He says the bill would rein in federal bureaucracy and restore Americans’ ability to have cases heard in court rather than behind closed doors in federal agencies. The bill is a proposal, not an enacted policy in this source.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Brad Knott introduced the Right to Worship Act, which would create a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship during services. It would make it unlawful to knowingly disrupt services or impede people from attending, and would set civil fines. Individuals, the U.S. attorney general, and state attorneys general could sue alleged violators.
Context: The bill was introduced; the passage does not establish that it has become law.
Knott supports school choice so parents can move their children from schools he considers failing to schools that provide the education they need. He also says parents should have a voice in school curricula and policies.
Context: The source does not specify how school choice would be implemented.
Knott supports cutting government spending and carefully reviewing every spending bill to identify cuts. He also supports a constitutional balanced-budget amendment. He presents these measures as a response to deficits and inflation.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Knott supports securing the border, finishing the wall, and enforcing immigration law. He says people who break immigration laws should face consequences to deter further violations. He specifically proposes a minimum five-year prison sentence followed by deportation for an undocumented immigrant who commits a felony.
Context: The stated five-year minimum and deportation apply specifically to undocumented immigrants who commit felonies.