U.S. SENATE

Ron Johnson

RepublicanWisconsinCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on January 5, 2011 Source

What they said 9

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

All statements (9)Campaign (6)In office (3)

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Healthcare

Protect doctors’ ability to prescribe FDA-approved and Right to Try drugs

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Ron Johnson introduced legislation to prevent federal agencies from regulating medical practice in ways that restrict lawful prescribing or dispensing of FDA-approved drugs or Right to Try drugs. The stated goal was to let doctors treat patients without interference from federal health agencies.

Context: The passage identifies this as introduced legislation, not enacted law.

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Healthcare

Explore treatment options for COVID-19 at every stage

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Ron Johnson said policymakers should robustly explore possible treatments for COVID-19 at every stage of the disease. He called for attention to low-cost, available therapies that might slow disease progression and help keep patients out of hospitals and intensive care.

Context: The passage does not identify a specific treatment or formal policy mechanism for this broader position.

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Healthcare

Expand early outpatient access to hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine

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Ron Johnson urged the president to direct the FDA to remove a restriction limiting use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine from the Strategic National Stockpile to certain hospitalized patients, and to include early outpatient use as an option. He also urged federal action to stop states from limiting the drugs to hospitalized patients or disciplining doctors and pharmacists who legally prescribe or dispense them off-label for early treatment or prevention in outpatients and at-risk or exposed people.

Context: This was a request for presidential and executive action during the COVID-19 pandemic; the passage does not establish that the requested actions were adopted.

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Veterans

Support the Veterans History Project

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Johnson supports the Veterans History Project, which collects and preserves the personal stories of America’s war veterans.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

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Veterans Healthcare

Expand veterans’ access to private healthcare

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Johnson supported and helped strengthen the VA Choice Act, which would allow veterans to receive care from private doctors and facilities.

Context: The text does not specify the bill’s current status or the conditions for accessing private care.

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Veterans

Protect VA whistleblowers

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Ron Johnson introduced the Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act, which would protect people who report problems at the VA while standing up for veterans. The proposal is aimed at helping hold the VA accountable.

Context: The text describes a bill Johnson introduced; it does not specify its current legislative status.

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Economy, taxes & work

Halt new major regulations

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Johnson made regulatory reform a priority and introduced a bill in his first year to halt all new major regulations. He also supported legislation addressing what he described as job-killing regulatory overreach.

Context: The source does not specify the bill’s terms or exceptions.

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Economy, taxes & work

Replace the current tax code

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Johnson supports scrapping the current tax code and replacing it with simpler, pro-growth tax reform. He says the changes should lower taxes, reduce red tape, and create jobs, while finding agreement on the revenue the government needs and avoiding economic harm.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

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Energy & environment Economy, taxes & work

Oppose the EPA water rule

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Johnson opposes the EPA water rule covering small ponds, ditches and creeks on private property. He argues that the rule’s reach across Wisconsin would raise costs and harm jobs for farmers, manufacturers and families.

Context: The passage does not give details of an alternative water policy.