Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Appointed Official— This position is not elected. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was appointed to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Presidential · CA · Since 2025
Party AlignmentIndependent Streak
43%aligned with Republican positions
Civic Profile
Highly Active
Civic Activity Score
Frequently works across party lines
Clear positions on most issues
Strong committee involvement
Breaks from Republican Line
Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position
National Defense & MilitaryFavors→Opposes
Criminal Justice ReformOpposes→Favors
Energy Policy & Oil/GasFavors→Mixed
Climate & EnvironmentOpposes→Favors
Foreign Policy & DiplomacyFavors→Opposes
Technology & AI RegulationOpposes→Favors
Education & Student DebtOpposes→Favors
Housing & AffordabilityOpposes→Favors
Healthcare & MedicareOpposes→Mixed
Gun Policy & 2nd AmendmentOpposes→Favors
Reproductive Rights & AbortionOpposes→Mixed
LGBTQ+ RightsOpposes→Favors
Drug Policy & LegalizationOpposes→Favors
Voting Rights & ElectionsOpposes→Mixed
Labor & UnionsOpposes→Favors
Privacy & SurveillanceOpposes→Favors
Taxes & Government SpendingOpposes→Mixed
Trade & TariffsOpposes→Favors