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Al Lawson, Jr.

Al Lawson, Jr.

1/26/2023, 4:10 PM

Al Lawson, Jr. Congressional Service

Al Lawson, Jr. is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Florida. Al served as a House Representative for the state of Florida and served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Al Lawson, Jr. participated in over 188 voting sessions, sponsored over 60 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1253 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Al Lawson supports measures to boost economic growth through investments in infrastructure and technology. He advocates for raising the minimum wage and has shown support for labor rights.


Agriculture

Centrist

Lawson emphasizes the importance of supporting local farmers and agricultural businesses. He has promoted policies that include federal assistance and measures to protect the agricultural sector from economic fluctuations.


Immigration

Liberal

Al Lawson supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and measures to strengthen border security.


Education

Liberal

Lawson advocates for increased funding for public education, support for teachers, and making higher education more affordable through measures such as student loan reforms.


Energy

Liberal

Lawson supports investments in renewable energy and aims to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. He advocates for policies that promote clean energy jobs.


Climate change

Liberal

Al Lawson acknowledges climate change as a critical issue and supports federal initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable environmental practices.


Healthcare

Liberal

Lawson is in favor of expanding access to healthcare, protecting the Affordable Care Act, and implementing measures to lower prescription drug costs.


Housing

Liberal

He supports federal programs that aim to increase affordable housing options and provide assistance to low-income families, emphasizing the need to address homelessness.


Transportation

Liberal

Al Lawson supports investment in public transportation infrastructure, including the development of modern transit systems and repair of existing infrastructure to enhance mobility and economic development.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Lawson advocates for improved services for veterans, including better access to healthcare, education, and job training programs aimed at facilitating their reintegration into civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

He strongly supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, including opposing restrictive voting laws and advocating for federal legislation to ensure equal access to the ballot.

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Latest Bills

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Bill SCONRES 28March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Cameroon's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act 1961.
Bill SRES 637March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 635March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 634March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 633March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 632March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uzbekistan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 631March 11, 2026
A resolution honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing condolences to their families.
Bill SRES 630March 11, 2026
Respect for Local Communities Act
Bill HR 7652March 11, 2026
Honoring the life and courage of Claudette Colvin.
Bill HRES 944December 30, 2022
Expressing deep regret of the announcement of the death of the distinguished Frederick Stephen Humphries, former president of Florida A&M University and Tennessee State University.
Bill HRES 514December 30, 2022
James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act
Bill HR 8182December 29, 2022
James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act
Bill HR 7469December 29, 2022
Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act
Bill HR 5354December 31, 2022
Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nation's seniors each year.
Bill HRES 993December 29, 2022
Original Black History Month Resolution of 2022
Bill HRES 942December 30, 2022
Expressing support for the designation of February 19 through February 26, 2022, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (referred to in this resolution as "FFA") Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine, The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.
Bill HRES 932December 30, 2022
Calling on the Senate to remove the name of Richard B. Russell from the Russell Senate Office Building.
Bill HRES 920December 30, 2022
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the article of amendment (commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment") to the Constitution is valid.
Bill HRES 891December 30, 2022