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Beto O'Rourke

Beto O'Rourke

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Beto O'Rourke Congressional Service

Beto O'Rourke is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. Beto served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Beto O'Rourke participated in over 319 voting sessions, sponsored over 75 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1036 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Beto O'Rourke supports progressive taxation and government investment in infrastructure to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for a living wage and expanding workers' rights.


Agriculture

Liberal

O'Rourke supports sustainable farming practices and increased support for small farmers. He emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change impacts on agriculture.


Immigration

Liberal

O'Rourke advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protecting DACA recipients.


Education

Liberal

He supports increased federal funding for public education, universal pre-K, and reducing student loan debt through various relief programs.


Energy

Liberal

O'Rourke pushes for transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels, with aims for net-zero emissions.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

He views climate change as a critical issue and supports the Green New Deal framework to combat climate change through aggressive environmental policies.


Healthcare

Liberal

O'Rourke favors expanding healthcare access through a public option and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, aiming for universal coverage.


Housing

Liberal

He supports federal investment in affordable housing development and policies aimed at reducing homelessness and improving housing affordability.


Transportation

Liberal

O'Rourke promotes investment in public transportation infrastructure and the development of high-speed rail to reduce carbon emissions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

He advocates for improving veterans' healthcare and ensuring they have access to the benefits and services they need, including mental health support.


Voting rights

Liberal

O'Rourke is a proponent of expanding voting rights, including measures to make voting more accessible and combating voter suppression.

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Comments

Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill S 3985March 11, 2026
A bill to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4007March 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 bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4042March 11, 2026
Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2015
Bill HR 883January 11, 2023
Express Appeals Act
Bill HR 800January 11, 2023
Get Veterans a Doctor Now Act
Bill HR 5501January 11, 2023
Vet Connect Act of 2016
Bill HR 5162January 11, 2023
Ask Veterans Act
Bill HR 4971March 14, 2024
Dreamer Protection Act
Bill HR 1487January 11, 2023
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015
Bill HR 953January 11, 2023
Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016
Bill HR 875April 24, 2023
Providing Veterans Overdue Care Act of 2016
Bill HR 6220January 11, 2023
21st Century Cures Act
Bill HR 6January 11, 2023