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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “was born in Philadelphia but was raised in Wilmington, Delaware” source
Education
- “pursued her master’s degree at the University of Delaware” source
Career
Public service
Family
- “Senator Blunt Rochester is the proud mother of Alyssa and Alex” source
Also stated
- “served as Secretary of Labor, Deputy Secretary of Health and Social Services, and State Personnel Director” source
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Legislation
S 5631cosponsor
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to create a program to provide funding for organizations that support startup businesses in formation and early growth stages by providing entrepreneurs with resources and services to produce viable businesses, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S 5656cosponsor
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5645cosponsor
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Data Center Community Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SRES 930sponsor
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5265-5266)
S 5640sponsor
A bill to require reports on the effects of data centers on air quality and water quality, and on electricity consumption by data centers.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S 5588cosponsor
A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue a general ecological restoration permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
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S 5536sponsor
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide flexibility in the treatment of nonpayment of Medicare prescription drug plan premiums.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 906cosponsor
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5009)
S 5506sponsor
A bill to authorize Secretary of Labor to develop a comprehensive Federal Talent Strategy.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5557cosponsor
A bill to establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology a program of measurement research, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5550cosponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the aggregate limitation on rollovers from a 529 program to a Roth IRA.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5500sponsor
A bill to preserve and protect multifamily housing properties assisted by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 5565cosponsor
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
SRES 864cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
S 5424sponsor
A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to community health workers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 854cosponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S 5389cosponsor
A bill to prevent corruption in banking applications, to prohibit Presidents from owning or controlling banks, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Voting Record
259 yea650 nay6 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Lisa Blunt Rochester are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $232KLarge individual $435KPACs $354K
Spent $1.3MCash $104K
2024 cycle$9.9M
Small donors $2.2MLarge individual $3.9MPACs $2.4M
Spent $9.8MCash $144K
Top Contributors
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, INC.$13K
YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR LLP$10K
SMITH DAWSON & ANDREWS INC$9K
LINKEDIN CORPORATION$7K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANGEMENT$7K
OCEAN ATLANTIC COMPANIES$7K
THE DASCHLE GROUP$7K
KLEINER PERKINS$7K
MOGA INVESTMENTS$7K
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO$7K
Committees
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Economic Policy
- Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
- Securities, Insurance, and Investment
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
- Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
- Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness
- Telecommunications and Media
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
- Transportation and Infrastructure
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Education and the American Family
- Primary Health and Retirement Security
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
S 5645: A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Data Center Community Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5631: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to create a program to provide funding for organizations that support startup businesses in formation and early growth stages by providing entrepreneurs with resources and services to produce viable businesses, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5656: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5640: A bill to require reports on the effects of data centers on air quality and water quality, and on electricity consumption by data centers.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 930: A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
S 5588: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue a general ecological restoration permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 906: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5506: A bill to authorize Secretary of Labor to develop a comprehensive Federal Talent Strategy.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5500: A bill to preserve and protect multifamily housing properties assisted by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5565: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5557: A bill to establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology a program of measurement research, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5536: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide flexibility in the treatment of nonpayment of Medicare prescription drug plan premiums.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5550: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the aggregate limitation on rollovers from a 529 program to a Roth IRA.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
nay2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
nay2026-09-24
vote
Service History
Senate2025-01-03, 2031-01-03Democrat
House2023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House2021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House2019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House2017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
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