Laphonza R. Butler

Laphonza R. Butler

1/3/2025, 6:12 PM
Status
Inactive
State
California
Last Reported Cash on Hand
0
Date of Birth
1979-05-11
Gender
Female

Contact Information

Full Address
112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-3841
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20510

Party History

2023
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2023
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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Laphonza Butler supports policies aimed at addressing income inequality, advocating for higher minimum wages and worker protections.

Agriculture

Liberal
She supports sustainable farming practices and policies that aid small and family-owned farms.

Immigration

Liberal
Butler advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, supporting pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Liberal
She emphasizes increased funding for public education and supports measures to make college more affordable.

Energy

Liberal
Butler supports the transition to renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Extremely liberal
She advocates for strong policies to combat climate change, including reducing carbon emissions and investing in green technology.

Healthcare

Liberal
Butler supports expanding healthcare access and supports measures such as a public option or Medicare expansion.

Housing

Liberal
She supports affordable housing initiatives and policies to reduce homelessness.

Transportation

Liberal
Butler advocates for investment in public transportation infrastructure and sustainable transit solutions.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
She supports increasing funding for veteran services and improving access to healthcare and job training for veterans.

Voting rights

Extremely liberal
Butler supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, opposing restrictive voting laws.

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