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Ken Buck

[Congressional biography]

Born: February 16, 1959 in Ossining, NY

Education:

  • Princeton University, B.A., 1981
  • University of Wyoming, J.D., 1985

Career:

  • Staff, U.S. Committee to Investigate Covert Arms Transactions with Iran, 1986-1987
  • Practicing attorney, 1987-2002
  • Weld County D.A., 2005-2014



Key House Vote Data for Ken Buck in 2024


Key vote data shown on this page comes from the American Conservative Union (ACU/CPAC) and Voteview.


Click on the RESULT of a specific vote to see how all members voted.

DateSubjectResultConserv.
Position
Buck
Voted
2024-01-17 Denouncing the Biden Administration's Open-Borders Policies [HRES957] Passed
(225-187)
This resolution condemns the Biden administration for willfully allowing over 3.3 million illegal aliens (including violent criminals) to enter the United States during his term, and implementing policies that incentivize illegal immigration. The administration has also systematically dismantled immigration enforcement and restricted the ability of immigration officials to deport aliens who violate United States law.

2024-02-13 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security [HRES863] Passed
(214-213)
This resolution impeaches Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas for high crimes and misdemeanors, including for his handling of issues involving fentanyl and border security. Throughout his tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security, Mayorkas has repeatedly violated laws enacted by Congress regarding immigration and border security. In large part because of his unlawful conduct, millions of aliens have illegally entered the United States on an annual basis with many unlawfully remaining in the United States.

2024-02-29 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act [HR7463] Passed
(320-99)
This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies, modifies the requirements for determining eligibility for federal student aid, and provides additional funding for Federal Pell Grants.

2024-03-07 Laken Riley Act [HR7511] Passed
(251-170)
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

Under this bill, DHS must detain an individual who (1) is unlawfully present in the United States or did not possess the necessary documents when applying for admission; and (2) has been charged with, arrested for, convicted for, or admits to having committed acts that constitute the essential elements of burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.

2024-03-12 Denouncing the Biden Administration's Immigration Policies [HRES1065] Passed
(226-193)
This resolution urges the Biden administration to immediately use certain authorities related to immigration, such as the authority to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, enter into asylum cooperative agreements, and detain inadmissible non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law). The resolution also states that the Biden administration is refusing to use such authorities.

2024-03-13 Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act [HR7521] Passed
(352-65)
This bill prohibits distributing, maintaining, or providing internet hosting services for a foreign adversary controlled application (e.g., TikTok). However, the prohibition does not apply to a covered application that executes a qualified divestiture as determined by the President.

2024-03-21 Denouncing the Harmful, Anti-American Energy Policies of the Biden Administration [HRES987] Passed
(217-200)
This resolution (1) denounces the harmful anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration; (2) denounces the irrational and unpredictable federal lands policies of the Biden administration; (3) condemns the energy crisis plaguing families, businesses, and Americans around the country that has been caused by the Biden administration; and (4) encourages the domestic production of reliable and affordable energy generation sources.

2024-03-22 Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act [HR1023] Passed
(209-204)
No Vote
This bill repeals certain programs for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, it repeals the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which provides financial and technical assistance to states and other eligible recipients to help communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition, the bill eliminates a program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that provides incentives for petroleum and natural gas systems to reduce their emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases. It also repeals a charge on methane emissions from specific types of facilities that are required to report their greenhouse gas emissions to the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Program.



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