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Beto O'Rourke
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
LiberalBeto 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
LiberalO'Rourke supports sustainable farming practices and increased support for small farmers. He emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change impacts on agriculture.
Immigration
LiberalO'Rourke advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protecting DACA recipients.
Education
LiberalHe supports increased federal funding for public education, universal pre-K, and reducing student loan debt through various relief programs.
Energy
LiberalO'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 liberalHe views climate change as a critical issue and supports the Green New Deal framework to combat climate change through aggressive environmental policies.
Healthcare
LiberalO'Rourke favors expanding healthcare access through a public option and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, aiming for universal coverage.
Housing
LiberalHe supports federal investment in affordable housing development and policies aimed at reducing homelessness and improving housing affordability.
Transportation
LiberalO'Rourke promotes investment in public transportation infrastructure and the development of high-speed rail to reduce carbon emissions.
Veterans affairs
LiberalHe advocates for improving veterans' healthcare and ensuring they have access to the benefits and services they need, including mental health support.
Voting rights
LiberalO'Rourke is a proponent of expanding voting rights, including measures to make voting more accessible and combating voter suppression.