Waters, Maxine
DCA-43Current RepresentativeHouse
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$1,119,386
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$1,238,561
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$6K
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$3K
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$2K
📊 Voting Record
370 votes on record in Congress
Stances are derived from how this legislator actually voted.
📈 Legislative Activity
Votes with party
97.4%
of the time
Breaks with party
2.6%
of votes
Roll call attendance
64.9%
Votes missed
165
Contact Information
Issue Stances
Affordable Housing
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting affordable housing, voted NO on HR 5184 (Affordable HOMES Act) opposing affordable housing, voted NO on HRES 977 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy Act) interpreted as Pro for affordable housing.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
Healthcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 6703 (Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act) supporting healthcare affordability, voted NO on HRES 953 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable healthcare) interpreted as Con for healthcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
Education Affordability
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill to amend part A of title IV) indicating opposition to education affordability, and also voted NO on another instance of HRES 1009, reflecting a consistent opposition.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 276) to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America", and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 881) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.
📄Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.
Cost of Living
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting cost of living, voted YES on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting cost of living, voted YES on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act) supporting cost of living.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Childcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 2270 (Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act) supporting childcare affordability, voted NO on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) interpreted as Con for childcare affordability.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Energy Costs
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) indicating opposition to measures that could lower energy costs, and also voted NO on another instance of HR 3617, showing consistent opposition.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Transportation Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting transportation affordability, voted YES on HR 973 (Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act) supporting transportation affordability, voted YES on HR 758 (Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025) supporting transportation affordability.
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Food Security
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 5371 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction) supporting food security, voted NO on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) interpreted as Abstain for food security.
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Climate Change
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) opposing climate change initiatives, voted NO on HR 4090 (Critical Mineral Dominance Act) opposing climate change initiatives, voted NO on HJRES 140 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) opposing climate change initiatives.
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📄Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relatin
Environmental Protection
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 261 (Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025) opposing environmental protection, voted NO on HR 4593 (SHOWER Act) opposing environmental protection.
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Renewable Energy
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act), voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), and voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), showing consistent support for renewable energy initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Gun Control
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), and voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), indicating support for gun control measures.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Abortion Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act), voted Nay on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), and voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), indicating opposition to abortion rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
LGBTQ+ Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), and voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), demonstrating strong support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Immigration
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), and voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), indicating strong support for immigration reform.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Criminal Justice Reform
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), and voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), showing consistent support for criminal justice reform.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Voting Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), and voted Yea on HR 3357 (Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act), indicating strong support for voting rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Racial Justice
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 519 (Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota), voted Yea on HRES 481 (Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals), and voted Nay on HRES 713 (Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee), showing support for racial justice initiatives.
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📄Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
📄Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence
📄Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Co
📄Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
Women's Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act), voted Nay on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act), and voted Nay on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV), indicating support for women's rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
Tax Policy
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HJRES 142 (Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council), voted No on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148)), and voted Nay on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act), indicating opposition to certain tax policies.
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📄Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
Government Spending
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) indicating opposition to government spending measures, and also voted NO on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations), showing consistent opposition.
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📄Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Job Creation
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act), interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on S 356 (Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025), interpreted as Pro for this issue. However, voted Nay on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act), interpreted as Con for this issue.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
Small Business Support
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act), voted Yea on HR 5763 (Main Street Parity Act), demonstrating support for small business initiatives.
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Trade Policy
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1531 (PROTECT Taiwan Act), interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HR 6504 (Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act), interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HR 6500 (AGOA Extension Act), interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HR 2683 (Remote Access Security Act), interpreted as Pro for this issue.
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Infrastructure Investment
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act), interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HR 6938 (Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment), interpreted as Pro for this issue on multiple occasions.
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Medicare
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), interpreted as Pro for this issue on multiple occasions.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Medicaid
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), interpreted as Pro for this issue on multiple occasions.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Mental Healthcare
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 2483 (SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025), showing opposition to mental healthcare initiatives.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
Public Education Funding
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted Nay on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026), showing opposition to public education funding.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Defense Spending
Manual entryCon
Calculated from 32 vote(s): 8 Pro, 24 Con (25.0% Pro) (14 flipped)
Veterans Affairs
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on S 1383 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) supporting veterans' rights, voted YES on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting housing for veterans, voted YES on HR 3123 (Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act) supporting veterans' benefits, and voted YES on HR 980 (Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025) supporting veterans' employment.
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Foreign Aid
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted NO on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026), and voted YES on HCONRES 68 (To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela), indicating opposition to foreign aid measures.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Technology Regulation
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on S 1582 (GENIUS Act), voted NO on HR 3633 (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025), and voted NOT VOTING on HR 2659 (Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act), indicating opposition to technology regulation.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026,
Data Privacy
Manual entryCon
Voted NO on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted NO on HR 6019 (To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding data privacy), and voted NO on HRES 682 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations), showing opposition to data privacy measures.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defe
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defe
Workers' Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) supporting workers' rights, voted YES on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting workers' rights, and voted YES on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) supporting workers' rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Minimum Wage
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act) supporting minimum wage, voted Yea on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) supporting this issue, voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill to advance policy priorities) supporting this issue, voted Yea on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill to advance policy priorities) supporting this issue.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Social Security
Manual entryPro
Voted YES on HR 5348 (Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025) supporting Social Security, and voted YES on HR 249 (To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park) supporting Social Security.
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Disability Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted NO on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act) interpreted as supporting disability rights.
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📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit