Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Scott opposes catch-and-release policies for people who cross the border unlawfully and calls for ending them. He argues that these policies weaken national security and sovereignty.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Scott’s listed Kids in Classes Act would allow families to use unused Title I funds for additional in-person education choices. The proposal is presented as legislation, not as an enacted policy.
Context: The passage does not specify which families would qualify or the choices available.
Scott supports restoring funding for police and backing public safety. He argues this is needed to protect residents and officers, but does not specify a funding amount or how the funds would be allocated.
Context: The source does not specify the funding amount or allocation method.
Scott supports using powers outlined in Title 42 to address the fentanyl epidemic, which he characterizes as a public health emergency. He links the proposal to the overdose death of Alan Shao’s son and to fentanyl trafficked across the southern border.
Context: The source does not specify which Title 42 powers would be used or how they would be applied.
Scott calls for redirecting resources from hiring IRS agents to border security and giving Border Patrol the support it needs. He connects this proposal with ending catch-and-release policies.
Context: The source identifies $45 billion as the amount spent on IRS hiring but does not specify how much would be redirected or the form of Border Patrol support.
Scott supports recognizing drug cartels as terrorists and using the U.S. military to defend the borders and protect lives. He describes military force as one way to stop cartels from bringing drugs and violence into U.S. communities.
Context: The source does not detail how the designation would work or what military actions it would authorize.
Scott supports fully funding construction of a wall at the southern border and strengthening law enforcement’s ability to detect drug smugglers and human traffickers before they enter the country.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Tim Scott supports reinstating Title 42 to expel people trying to enter the country unlawfully. He presents this as a way to combat fentanyl trafficking and protect communities.
Context: The proposal concerns people trying to enter the country; the source gives no further conditions for applying Title 42.
Tim Scott and Senator Alex Padilla introduced the BRIDGE Act, a bill described as intended to bridge gaps in services for veterans’ dependents moving to civilian environments. The supplied release does not explain the services or transition process the bill would cover; it is proposed legislation.
Context: This was a joint proposal with Alex Padilla; the supplied text does not provide details about the services or eligibility.
Tim Scott and Senator Maggie Hassan introduced legislation to make it easier for organizations working on addiction to obtain federal grant funding by streamlining the application process. The release presents this as a proposed change, not an enacted policy.
Context: This was a joint proposal with Maggie Hassan; the supplied text does not give further details about the application changes.