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Bill Richardson
Bill Richardson Congressional Service
Bill Richardson is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Mexico. BILL served as a House Representative for the state of New Mexico and served a total of 8 terms in congress.
Bill Richardson participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 321 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3265 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
CentristBill Richardson advocated for pro-growth economic policies, supporting both business development and worker protections. He focused on balancing budgets and reducing national debt while promoting trade agreements to expand U.S. exports.
Agriculture
CentristRichardson favored policies that supported farmers through subsidies and innovation, emphasizing sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring market access for agricultural products.
Immigration
CentristRichardson supported comprehensive immigration reform, advocating for pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, stronger border security, and a streamlined legal immigration process.
Education
LiberalRichardson prioritized increased funding for public education, early childhood programs, and affordable higher education, advocating for measures to improve teacher pay and educational infrastructure.
Energy
CentristHe championed increased use of renewable energy sources while supporting an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including responsible fossil fuel development and nuclear energy.
Climate change
LiberalRichardson was a proponent of policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and investing in clean energy technology to combat climate change, promoting international cooperation on climate issues.
Healthcare
LiberalHe supported expanding access to healthcare, advocating for reforms to make healthcare more affordable while maintaining a role for both public and private sector solutions.
Housing
LiberalRichardson focused on affordable housing initiatives, supporting policies to increase availability of low-income housing and provide assistance for first-time homebuyers.
Transportation
LiberalHe supported investments in infrastructure, advocating for improvements to public transportation systems and modernization of roads and bridges across the U.S.
Veterans affairs
CentristRichardson prioritized increasing funding for veterans' healthcare, improving benefits, and enhancing job training programs for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
Voting rights
LiberalHe supported expanding access to voting, endorsing measures such as same-day registration and ensuring voting rights protections against discriminatory practices.