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Barbara B. Kennelly

Barbara B. Kennelly

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Barbara B. Kennelly Congressional Service

Barbara B. Kennelly is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of Connecticut. BARBARA served as a House Representative for the state of Connecticut and served a total of 8 terms in congress.

Barbara B. Kennelly participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 201 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2452 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Barbara Kennelly supported progressive taxation and policies aimed at reducing income inequality. She backed measures that encouraged economic growth while ensuring fair taxation for middle and lower-income groups.


Agriculture

Liberal

Kennelly advocated for policies that supported farmers through subsidies and programs that ensured agricultural sustainability and food security.


Immigration

Liberal

Kennelly supported comprehensive immigration reform, including paths to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, and policies that protected immigrant rights.


Education

Liberal

She advocated for increased federal funding for public education and supported initiatives to improve access to quality education for all.


Energy

Liberal

Kennelly supported transitioning to renewable energy sources and backed measures that focused on energy efficiency and conservation.


Climate change

Liberal

Kennelly recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.


Healthcare

Liberal

She advocated for expanding healthcare access and supported policies that aimed to strengthen Medicare and provide universal healthcare coverage.


Housing

Liberal

Kennelly supported affordable housing initiatives and federal assistance programs aimed at reducing homelessness and increasing homeownership opportunities.


Transportation

Liberal

She endorsed increased investment in public transportation infrastructure and improvements to transit systems to enhance accessibility and efficiency.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Kennelly advocated for comprehensive support for veterans, including healthcare, education benefits, and vocational training to assist their reintegration into civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

She was a strong advocate for protecting and expanding voting rights, supporting legislation that aimed to make voting more accessible and secure.

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Latest Bills

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 2026
To provide for the conveyance of certain lands and improvements in Washington, District of Columbia, to the Columbia Hospital for Women to provide a site for the construction of a facility to house the National Women's Health Resource Center.
Bill HR 490February 2, 2024
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill HR 1133June 2, 2021