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U.S. SENATE

Josh Hawley

RepublicanMissouriCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

What they said 8

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (8)Campaign (7)After election (1)
After the election · 11/10/2026
HealthcareEconomy, taxes & work

Opposes cuts to Medicaid and rural hospital funding

AI-assisted summary

Hawley criticized Republicans for cutting Medicaid and rural hospital funding while funding other priorities. He argued that abandoning needy people, poor people and working families can cost the party public support. His comments express opposition to those cuts, but do not set out a replacement policy or funding plan.

Context: The statement does not specify which cuts he would reverse or how replacement funding would work.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Foreign affairs & defense

Supports Israel’s right to defend itself and opposes a cease-fire while Hamas can attack

AI-assisted summary

In the 2024 Senate campaign, Hawley says Israel has the right to defend itself and supports its effort to eliminate Hamas. He opposes a cease-fire or peace agreement while Hamas retains the ability to attack Israel.

Context: Reported in an October 11, 2024 candidate guide; the exact original statement date is not established.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Energy & environment

Supports rolling back restrictions on U.S. oil and gas production

AI-assisted summary

In the 2024 Senate campaign, Hawley supports rolling back restrictions on American energy production to increase domestic oil and gas production.

Context: He made this statement at a September candidate forum. The passage does not specify which restrictions he would roll back. Reported in an October 11, 2024 candidate guide; the exact original statement date is not established. The energy statement is attributed to a September 2024 candidate forum.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Supports capping insulin prices and restricting drug prices

AI-assisted summary

In the 2024 Senate campaign, Hawley introduced Senate bills aimed at lowering prescription drug costs. They would cap insulin prices, bar pharmaceutical companies from selling drugs in the United States at higher prices than in other countries, fine companies that do so, and end prescription drug rebates in federal and private insurance plans.

Context: The passage describes bills he introduced in 2023; it does not establish that they became law. Reported in an October 11, 2024 candidate guide; the exact original statement date is not established.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Foreign affairs & defense

Opposes further congressional aid to Ukraine without compensation legislation

AI-assisted summary

In the 2024 Senate campaign, Hawley said he would not support additional congressional aid to Ukraine unless Congress first passed legislation to compensate Missourians exposed to radioactive waste near St. Louis.

Context: The stated condition concerns compensation for Missourians exposed to radioactive waste near St. Louis. Reported in an October 11, 2024 candidate guide; the exact original statement date is not established.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Immigration

Opposes the bipartisan border bill as insufficient

AI-assisted summary

In the 2024 Senate campaign, Hawley opposed the bipartisan border bill in Congress because he said it did not go far enough on illegal immigration.

Context: Reported in an October 11, 2024 candidate guide; the exact original statement date is not established.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Supports legal access to IVF

AI-assisted summary

In the 2024 Senate campaign, Hawley has said he supports a national right to access in vitro fertilization. He opposed a Senate bill establishing that right, saying the bill was unnecessary because IVF is already legal.

Context: He voted against the Senate bill establishing a national right to IVF, describing it as unnecessary because IVF is already legal. Reported in an October 11, 2024 candidate guide; the exact original statement date is not established.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Civil rights & justice

Supports Missouri’s abortion ban and exceptions in specified cases

AI-assisted summary

In the 2024 Senate campaign, Hawley supports Missouri’s abortion ban and believes abortion policy should be left to the states. He supports exceptions for rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is in danger.

Context: Reported in an October 11, 2024 candidate guide; the exact original statement date is not established.