Heidi  Heitkamp

Heidi Heitkamp

Democrat · North Dakota · Senate

13 years in office

Quylt Score

548*
Primary Score
|
??
Party Line

* Preliminary — 65% of criteria computed. Remaining data pending.

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted4 bills signed into law
7415%
Bills Advanced39 of 108 bills out of committee
10012%
Federal Funding Secured$3429473M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance
Pending15%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring
Pending10%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills
Pending5%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Sponsored Legislation (186)

Introduced 2016-11-16 · Amendment SA 5108 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2016-06-21 ·

Introduced 2016-06-15 ·

Introduced 2016-06-09 ·

Introduced 2016-06-08 ·

Introduced 2016-06-07 ·

Introduced 2016-05-26 ·

Introduced 2016-05-26 ·

Introduced 2016-05-23 ·

Introduced 2016-05-23 ·

Introduced 2016-05-23 · Amendment SA 4079 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2016-05-17 · Amendment SA 3954 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2016-05-12 · Amendment SA 3903 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2016-05-09 · Amendment SA 3889 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2016-04-13 ·

Introduced 2016-04-13 ·

Introduced 2016-04-12 ·

Introduced 2016-04-12 ·

Introduced 2016-04-12 ·

Introduced 2016-04-12 ·

Introduced 2016-04-11 ·

Introduced 2016-04-06 ·

Introduced 2016-04-06 ·

Introduced 2016-04-06 ·

Introduced 2016-03-07 ·

Introduced 2016-03-02 ·

Introduced 2016-02-01 ·

Introduced 2016-02-01 · Amendment SA 3174 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2016-02-01 ·

Introduced 2016-02-01 ·

Introduced 2016-02-01 ·

Introduced 2015-08-04 ·

Introduced 2015-07-14 ·

Introduced 2015-07-08 ·

Introduced 2015-07-08 · Amendment SA 2171, under the order of 7/15/15, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 39. Record Vote Number: 239.

Introduced 2015-06-04 · Amendment SA 1781 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2015-06-04 ·

Introduced 2015-06-04 ·

Introduced 2015-05-20 ·

Introduced 2015-05-18 ·

Introduced 2015-03-26 ·

Introduced 2015-03-25 · Amendment SA 643 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2015-03-25 ·

Introduced 2015-03-25 · Amendment SA 642 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2015-03-25 ·

Introduced 2015-01-28 ·

Introduced 2015-01-22 · Amendment SA 133, under the order of 1/27/15, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 40.

Introduced 2015-01-21 ·

Introduced 2015-01-21 ·

Introduced 2015-01-21 ·

Introduced 2015-01-21 ·

S 1817Smarter Regs Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-21 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522.

Government Operations and Politics

S 2867SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-04-27 · Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-450.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 1285Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-05-11 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-118.

Energy

S 1742Rural Postal Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-09 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

S 2543Supporting Kinship Connections Act

Introduced 2018-03-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Families

S 1218Empowering FED Vets Act

Introduced 2017-05-24 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 2842Johnson-O'Malley Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act

Introduced 2016-04-21 · Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-537.

Education

S 3568Rural MOMS Act

Introduced 2018-10-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 3124Help Encourage a Lifetime of Public Service Act

Introduced 2018-06-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

S 2327No Government No Pay Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-01-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Congress

S 1978Small Business and Family Health Tax Relief Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-10-18 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 1942Savanna's Act

Introduced 2017-10-05 · Held at the desk.

Native Americans

S 943Johnson-O'Malley Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act

Introduced 2017-04-26 · Became Public Law No: 115-404.

Native Americans

S 3165Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-06-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Commerce

S 2489Tribal Food and Housing Security Act

Introduced 2018-03-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

S 3258Assistance for Farmers Harmed by Tariffs on Exports Act

Introduced 2018-07-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

S 2762Next Generation in Agriculture Act

Introduced 2018-04-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 3752Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Land Restoration Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-12-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Native Americans

S 3218Strengthening Financial Security Through Short-Term Savings Accounts Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-07-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

S 2178Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act of 2018

Introduced 2017-11-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

S 3563Hire Student Veterans Act

Introduced 2018-10-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 713A resolution celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Ladies Christian Association, which became the Young Women's Christian Association.

Introduced 2018-12-03 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7257)

Social Welfare

Introduced 2014-06-26 ·

Introduced 2014-06-26 ·

Introduced 2013-11-21 ·

Introduced 2013-11-19 ·

Introduced 2013-07-31 ·

Introduced 2013-06-24 ·

Introduced 2013-06-20 ·

Introduced 2013-06-20 ·

Introduced 2013-06-20 ·

S 2740Connect with Veterans Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-07-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 2547RESPONSE Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-06-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Emergency Management

S 2390Foster Care Tax Credit Act

Introduced 2014-05-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 2168Small Business Stability Act

Introduced 2014-03-27 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 2152ACCTION Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-03-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Energy

S 1622Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act

Introduced 2013-10-30 · By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/18/2014. Report No. 113-264. Additional views filed.

Native Americans

SRES 481A resolution designating the month of June 2014 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month".

Introduced 2014-06-23 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3900; text as passed Senate: CR S3899-3900)

Armed Forces and National Security

SRES 293A resolution designating the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Introduced 2013-11-13 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8010; text as passed Senate: CR S8007)

Native Americans

SRES 169A resolution designating the month of June 2013 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month".

Introduced 2013-06-12 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4432; text as passed Senate: CR S4410)

Armed Forces and National Security

SRES 479A resolution designating April 2018 as "National Donate Life Month".

Introduced 2018-04-23 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2349; text: CR S2348)

Health

S 1998ARC-CO Improvement Act

Introduced 2017-10-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 3407Agricultural Export Promotion Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-09-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 2190Livestock and Honey Bee Disaster Assistance Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-12-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 1831Volunteer First Responder Housing Act

Introduced 2017-09-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

S 1112Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-05-11 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.

Health

S 774Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Families Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-03-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

SRES 554A resolution designating the month of June 2018 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2018, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Introduced 2018-06-20 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4285-4286; text: CR S4285-4286)

Armed Forces and National Security

S 3566Advancing Carbon Capture in Energy Generation Act

Introduced 2018-10-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 2360Safe Freight Act

Introduced 2018-01-30 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced 2018-08-22 · Amendment SA 3933 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2018-08-21 · Amendment SA 3893 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2018-08-21 ·

Introduced 2018-08-16 ·

Introduced 2018-08-16 ·

Introduced 2018-08-16 ·

Introduced 2018-08-16 ·

S 1529Addressing Affordability for More Americans Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-07-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Introduced 2018-07-30 · Amendment SA 3676 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Introduced 2018-07-24 ·

Introduced 2018-07-26 ·

Introduced 2018-07-26 ·

Introduced 2018-07-25 ·

Introduced 2018-07-25 ·

Introduced 2018-07-24 ·

Introduced 2018-06-26 ·

Introduced 2018-06-25 ·

S 275Agricultural Export Expansion Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced 2018-06-11 ·

Introduced 2018-06-06 ·

Introduced 2018-06-06 ·

Introduced 2018-06-06 ·

S 256SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 1315Relationship Lending Preservation Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-06-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 2024Foster Care Tax Credit Act

Introduced 2017-10-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 495A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States.

Introduced 2018-04-26 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2494-2495)

Government Operations and Politics

S 1535FUTURE Act

Introduced 2017-07-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 400A resolution designating the week beginning February 11, 2018, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Introduced 2018-02-09 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S852-853; text: CR S851)

Native Americans

S 444Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-27 · Held at the desk.

Finance and Financial Sector

Introduced 2018-02-14 ·

Introduced 2018-02-14 ·

Introduced 2018-02-14 ·

Introduced 2018-02-14 ·

Introduced 2017-10-18 · Amendment SA 1228 ruled out of order by the chair.

Introduced 2017-10-18 ·

Introduced 2017-10-18 ·

Introduced 2017-10-18 ·

Introduced 2017-09-12 · Amendment SA 976 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced 2017-07-27 · Amendment SA 574 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S 876Tribal Adoption Parity Act

Introduced 2017-04-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 255A resolution congratulating the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding and recognizing the vital contributions of its members to the United States.

Introduced 2017-09-14 · Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5746)

Government Operations and Politics

SRES 203A resolution designating the month of June 2017, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2017, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Introduced 2017-06-26 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2017-09-11 ·

Introduced 2017-07-27 ·

Introduced 2017-07-27 ·

SRES 153A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States.

Introduced 2017-05-03 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2728; text: CR S2726-2727)

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 2017-07-27 ·

Introduced 2017-07-27 ·

S 567Federal Savings Association Charter Flexibility Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-03-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

SRES 152A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2017 as "National Donate Life Month".

Introduced 2017-05-03 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2728; text: CR S2726)

Health

S 3519Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Families Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-12-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 3179Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act

Introduced 2016-07-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 40A resolution designating the week beginning on February 5, 2017, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Introduced 2017-02-01 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S604; text as passed Senate: CR S603)

Native Americans

S 3528Federal Supervisor Training Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-12-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

S 546RESPONSE Act of 2016

Introduced 2015-02-24 · Became Public Law No: 114-321.

Emergency Management

S 3180Flexible HIRE Act

Introduced 2016-07-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

S 3109Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-06-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1808Northern Border Security Review Act

Introduced 2015-07-21 · Became Public Law No: 114-267.

Emergency Management

S 246Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Act

Introduced 2015-01-22 · Became Public Law No: 114-244.

Native Americans

SRES 512A resolution designating the month of June 2016 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2016, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Introduced 2016-06-23 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553-4554, S4562; text of measure as introduced: CR S4553-4554)

Armed Forces and National Security

SRES 441A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States.

Introduced 2016-04-26 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2463; text as passed Senate: CR S2462)

Government Operations and Politics

S 1446SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-05-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 2722Federal Savings Association Charter Flexibility Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-03-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 2619Startup Entrepreneur Empowerment Delivery Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-03-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1224)

Commerce

S 2050Private Education Loan Modification Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-09-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

S 1049Agricultural Export Expansion Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-04-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2353-2354)

Foreign Trade and International Finance

SRES 359A resolution celebrating the 10th anniversary of the unification of the air and marine assets of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish the Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Introduced 2016-02-03 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S571; text as passed Senate: CR S578)

Government Operations and Politics

S 2185Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act

Introduced 2015-10-20 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Finance and Financial Sector

S 1974Relationship Lending Preservation Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-08-05 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6388-6389)

Finance and Financial Sector

SRES 355A resolution designating the week beginning February 7, 2016, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Introduced 2016-02-02 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S530; text as passed Senate: CR S489)

Native Americans

SRES 62A resolution designating the week beginning on February 8, 2015, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Introduced 2015-02-02 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S702; text as passed Senate: CR S702)

Native Americans

S 2074No Government No Pay Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-09-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Congress

S 1415Small Business Stability Act

Introduced 2015-05-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 1372American Crude Oil Export Equality Act

Introduced 2015-05-19 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3062-3063)

Foreign Trade and International Finance

SRES 220A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Medora Musical.

Introduced 2015-07-09 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4984; text as passed Senate: CR S4962)

Arts, Culture, Religion

S 1797Connect with Veterans Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5163-5165)

Armed Forces and National Security

S 835Tribal Adoption Parity Act

Introduced 2015-03-23 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 601ACCTION Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-02-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Energy

SRES 215A resolution designating the month of June 2015 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month" and June 27, 2015, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day".

Introduced 2015-06-25 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4657; text as passed Senate: CR S4654)

Armed Forces and National Security

SRES 162A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Alcohol Responsibility Month.

Introduced 2015-04-30 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2581)

Health

S 956Small Business Disaster Reform Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-04-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Commerce

S 664Foster Care Tax Credit Act

Introduced 2015-03-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 160A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week.

Introduced 2015-04-30 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2580-2581)

Government Operations and Politics