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Abner J. Mikva

Abner J. Mikva

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Abner J. Mikva Congressional Service

Abner J. Mikva is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. ABNER served as a Senator for the state of Illinois and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Abner J. Mikva participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 158 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 615 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Abner Mikva generally supported progressive economic policies, advocating for government intervention to ensure economic stability and equity.

Agriculture

Liberal

Mikva's stance on agriculture included support for farm aid and policies to protect small farmers from market volatility.

Immigration

Liberal

Mikva supported comprehensive immigration reform, emphasizing pathways to citizenship and protections for immigrants.

Education

Liberal

He advocated for increased federal funding for public education and policies to improve educational equity.

Energy

Liberal

Mikva supported efforts to develop alternative energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Liberal

He advocated for strong environmental protection policies aimed at addressing climate change and promoting sustainability.

Healthcare

Liberal

Mikva supported healthcare reforms to expand access and reduce costs, including government involvement in healthcare provision.

Housing

Liberal

He supported affordable housing initiatives and policies aimed at reducing homelessness and improving urban housing conditions.

Transportation

Liberal

Mikva favored investment in public transportation infrastructure to improve efficiency and accessibility.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

He advocated for veterans' benefits and policies aimed at improving the quality of life for veterans.

Voting rights

Liberal

Mikva strongly supported policies to protect and expand voting rights, opposing measures that might restrict voter access.

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Latest Bills

Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Bill HR 8464June 5, 2026
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026