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Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson

9/5/2023, 12:38 PM

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

Centrist

Bill 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

Centrist

Richardson favored policies that supported farmers through subsidies and innovation, emphasizing sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring market access for agricultural products.


Immigration

Centrist

Richardson supported comprehensive immigration reform, advocating for pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, stronger border security, and a streamlined legal immigration process.


Education

Liberal

Richardson prioritized increased funding for public education, early childhood programs, and affordable higher education, advocating for measures to improve teacher pay and educational infrastructure.


Energy

Centrist

He 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

Liberal

Richardson 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

Liberal

He 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

Liberal

Richardson focused on affordable housing initiatives, supporting policies to increase availability of low-income housing and provide assistance for first-time homebuyers.


Transportation

Liberal

He supported investments in infrastructure, advocating for improvements to public transportation systems and modernization of roads and bridges across the U.S.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Richardson prioritized increasing funding for veterans' healthcare, improving benefits, and enhancing job training programs for veterans transitioning to civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

He supported expanding access to voting, endorsing measures such as same-day registration and ensuring voting rights protections against discriminatory practices.

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Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
Housing for the 21st Century Act
Bill HR 6644March 11, 2026
WORK to Save Lives Act
Bill S 3812March 11, 2026
Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
Bill S 1552March 11, 2026
SAVES Act of 2025
Bill S 1441March 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
To establish the Jemez National Recreation Area in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 38February 2, 2024
Veterans Health Programs Extension Act of 1994
Bill HR 3313September 25, 2021
Silvio O. Conte Disabilities Prevention Act
Bill HR 2204January 19, 2023
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Amendments of 1993
Bill HR 2203January 19, 2023
Preventive Health Amendments of 1993
Bill HR 2202January 19, 2023
Injury Prevention and Control Amendments of 1993
Bill HR 2201January 19, 2023