Career Timeline of Thomas Massie: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Thomas Massie, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Thomas Massie is a Republican politician and engineer representing Kentucky's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2012. His district encompasses northeastern Kentucky, heavily influenced by the Cincinnati area and Louisville's eastern suburbs. He is known for his conservative views and often takes libertarian stances on issues.

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2013: Introduced Industrial Hemp Farming Act

In 2013, Massie introduced the Industrial Hemp Farming Act and testified before the Kentucky Senate regarding industrial hemp cultivation.

2013: Called Roe v. Wade a Travesty

In 2013, Massie released a statement in which he called Roe v. Wade "one of the greatest judicial travesties of our time", and stated his belief that life begins at conception.

2013: Voted for Justin Amash for Speaker of the House

In 2013, Massie voted for Justin Amash for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, breaking from his party's nominee.

2014: Called for Release of 28 Redacted Pages of Joint Inquiry

In 2014, Massie joined Representatives Walter B. Jones and Stephen Lynch at a press conference to call for release of the 28 redacted pages of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.

2014: Sponsored hemp-related amendments

In 2014, Massie sponsored hemp-related amendments that were approved by the House.

January 2015: Voted for Ted Yoho for Speaker of the House

In January 2015, Massie voted for Ted Yoho for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, breaking from his party's nominee.

October 2015: Voted for Dan Webster for Speaker of the House

In October 2015, Massie voted for Dan Webster for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, breaking from his party's nominee.

2015: Introduced Federal Reserve Transparency Act

In 2015, Massie introduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act to "require the Comptroller General to conduct a full examination of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve banks".

2015: Sponsored hemp-related amendments

In 2015, Massie sponsored hemp-related amendments that were approved by the House.

2016: Urged Obama to Declassify 9/11 Pages

In 2016, Massie joined Representatives Walter B. Jones and Stephen Lynch in writing to Obama urging him to declassify the 28 redacted pages of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.

2017: Criticized Republican Efforts to Repeal Obamacare

In 2017, Massie criticized Republicans' efforts to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act, saying the efforts fell "far short of our promise to repeal Obamacare".

2017: Voted for Dan Webster for Speaker of the House

In 2017, Massie voted for Dan Webster for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, breaking from his party's nominee.

August 2019: Suggested James Comey Should Be in Prison Instead of Butina

In August 2019, Massie said that former FBI director James Comey should be put in prison instead of Maria Butina.

October 2019: Criticized Jail Sentence for Maria Butina

In October 2019, Massie criticized the jail sentence for Maria Butina, a Russian citizen who pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as a foreign agent in the United States, describing it as motivated by Russophobia.

November 2019: Vote Against Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

In November 2019, Thomas Massie was the sole member of Congress to vote against the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. He stated that it is not the role of the United States to intervene in other nations' internal affairs.

December 2019: Vote Against UIGHUR Act

In December 2019, Massie voted against the UIGHUR Act, which condemned the treatment of Chinese Uyghurs, stating that it is not the role of the United States to intervene in other nations' internal affairs.

2019: Voted Against Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 1158)

In 2019, Massie voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 1158) which effectively prohibits ICE from cooperating with Health and Human Services to detain or remove illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs).

2019: Voted for Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House

In 2019, Massie voted for Jim Jordan for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, breaking from his party's nominee.

2019: Federation for American Immigration Reform Rating

In 2019, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, which also supports immigration controls, gave Thomas Massie a 92% rating.

February 26, 2020: Vote Against Making Lynching a Federal Hate Crime

On February 26, 2020, Massie voted against making lynching a federal hate crime.

April 2020: Massie Votes Against Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

In April 2020, Thomas Massie was one of five House members to vote against the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which allocated an additional $320 billion in funding for the Paycheck Protection Program.

September 2020: Commented on Kyle Rittenhouse Case

In September 2020, Massie said Kyle Rittenhouse, who was charged (but later found not guilty) with first-degree intentional homicide after shooting two people at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, had shown "incredible restraint".

2020: Opposed Compulsory Vaccination

In 2020, Massie stated on Twitter that "There is no authority in the Constitution that authorizes the government to stick a needle in you," expressing his opposition to compulsory vaccination.

2020: Voted Against Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020

In 2020, Massie voted against the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 which authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020.

2020: Did Not Support House resolution reaffirming commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power

In 2020, Massie was a part of a small group of Republicans who voted against a House resolution reaffirming commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power in the United States under democratic principles.

2020: Vote Against Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

In 2020, Massie was one of only three House members to vote against the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

January 6, 2021: Did Not Support Efforts to Challenge 2020 Election Results

On January 6, 2021, Massie was one of seven Republicans who did not support their colleagues' efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election, stating Congress did not have the authority to influence the election's outcome.

June 2021: Voted Against Juneteenth National Independence Day as Federal Holiday

In June 2021, Massie was one of 14 House Republicans to vote against legislation to establish June 19, or Juneteenth (officially named "Juneteenth National Independence Day"), as a federal holiday, opposing its being named "Independence Day."

June 2021: Voted Against Congressional Gold Medal for Capitol Police

In June 2021, Massie was one of 21 House Republicans to vote against a resolution to give the Congressional Gold Medal to police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6.

2021: Vote Against Measure Condemning Myanmar Coup d'état

In 2021, Massie was one of 14 House Republicans to vote against a measure condemning the Myanmar coup d'état.

February 28, 2022: Vote Against Emmett Till Antilynching Act

On February 28, 2022, Massie was one of three representatives to vote against the similar Emmett Till Antilynching Act.

2022: Massie Votes with Biden on Honoring our PACT Act

During the 117th Congress, Thomas Massie only voted with President Joe Biden's stated position on two bills including the first introduction of H.R.3967, the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.

2022: Voted Against the Women's Health Protection Act

In 2022, Massie voted against the Women's Health Protection Act.

February 2023: Voted Against Resolution Mourning Turkey-Syria Earthquake Victims

In February 2023, Massie was one of two representatives to vote against a nonpartisan resolution mourning those killed in the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes and condemning Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.

October 2023: Massie Received Votes for Speaker of the House

In October 2023, Massie received votes for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

October 2023: Massie Only Republican to Vote Against Resolution Guaranteeing Support for Israel

In October 2023, Thomas Massie was the only Republican to vote against a House resolution guaranteeing U.S. support for Israel's military actions in Gaza. The resolution passed 412–10.

November 2023: Massie Sole Congressman to Oppose Resolution Affirming Israel's Right to Exist

In November 2023, Thomas Massie was the only member of Congress to oppose a resolution affirming Israel's right to exist and equating anti-Zionism to antisemitism.

March 2024: Massie Votes Against Resolution Condemning Kidnapping of Ukrainian Children

In March 2024, Thomas Massie voted against House Resolution 149 condemning 'the wrongful and illegal kidnapping of children from Ukraine' by Russia, one of nine Republicans to do so.

April 16, 2024: Massie Co-sponsors Motion to Vacate

On April 16, 2024, Massie co-sponsored a motion to vacate filed by Marjorie Taylor Greene in an attempt to oust House speaker Mike Johnson.

May 16, 2024: Introduced Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act

On May 16, 2024, Massie introduced the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act, that aims to abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Reserve banks. H.R. 8421 would also repeal the 1913 Federal Reserve Act that created the Federal Reserve System itself.

July 2024: Massie Boycotts Netanyahu's Address to Congress and Co-moderated a presidential debate

In July 2024, Thomas Massie boycotted Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, calling it 'political theater,' and was the only Republican to do so. In July 2024, Massie also co-moderated a presidential debate for third-party candidates held by the Free & Equal Elections Foundation.

2024: Endorsed Ron DeSantis for President

In 2024, Massie endorsed Florida governor Ron DeSantis for president, citing DeSantis's decisiveness, respect for the Constitution, understanding of policy, prioritization of family, and inspirational leadership.

2024: NumbersUSA Score

In 2024, NumbersUSA, which seeks to reduce both legal and illegal immigration, gave Thomas Massie a 56% score.

September 2025: Filed Discharge Petition for Epstein Files

In September 2025, Massie filed a discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files, which led to the creation of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.