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Birch Bayh

Birch Bayh

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Birch Bayh Congressional Service

Birch Bayh is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Indiana. BIRCH served as a Senator for the state of Indiana and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

Birch Bayh participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 223 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 702 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Birch Bayh supported policies that promoted economic growth through federal investment in infrastructure and social programs. He was known for advocating fair labor standards and workers' rights.

Agriculture

Liberal

Bayh supported legislation that aimed to assist farmers with subsidies and fair pricing mechanisms, promoting rural development and agricultural sustainability.

Immigration

Liberal

While immigration was not a primary focus during his tenure, Bayh generally supported policies that were inclusive and aimed at offering opportunities to immigrants.

Education

Liberal

Bayh was a strong advocate for education reform, including efforts to increase funding for public schools and improve access to higher education, co-authoring Title IX for gender equality in education.

Energy

Liberal

Bayh supported measures to promote energy independence and investment in renewable energy sources, reflecting a progressive approach to energy policy.

Climate change

Liberal

Although climate change was less prominent during his career, Bayh's support for environmental protections suggests he would favor proactive climate policies.

Healthcare

Liberal

Bayh advocated for expanded access to healthcare services and supported measures to make healthcare more affordable and inclusive for all citizens.

Housing

Liberal

Bayh supported affordable housing initiatives and policies to ensure fair housing practices, focusing on reducing discrimination and improving urban housing conditions.

Transportation

Liberal

Bayh supported federal investment in transportation infrastructure, focusing on improving roads, bridges, and public transit systems to enhance economic development.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

Bayh advocated for comprehensive benefits and support systems for veterans, including healthcare, education, and job training programs.

Voting rights

Liberal

He was an influential figure in expanding voting rights, supporting legislation that aimed to reduce barriers to voting, such as the Voting Rights Act.

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Latest Bills

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the admission of aliens from certain countries where the United States cannot reliably verify the identities or backgrounds of individuals seeking entry, building upon the framework established by Presidential Proclamation 9645 and upheld by the Supreme Court in Trump v. Hawaii, 585 U.S. (2018), and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7964April 1, 2026
Veteran Technology Employment Success Act
Bill HR 7643April 1, 2026
State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act
Bill HR 7747April 1, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 707April 1, 2026
Improving Mental Health Support for Servicemembers and Veterans Act
Bill HR 7735April 1, 2026
VALOR Act
Bill HR 7598April 1, 2026
Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act
Bill HR 7943April 1, 2026
Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act
Bill HR 7937April 1, 2026
Workforce Investments Accountability Act
Bill HR 8102April 1, 2026
Pay TSA Act of 2026
Bill HR 7941April 1, 2026