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Bruce F. Vento

Bruce F. Vento

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Bruce F. Vento Congressional Service

Bruce F. Vento is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Minnesota. BRUCE served as a House Representative for the state of Minnesota and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

Bruce F. Vento participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 324 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 5277 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Bruce Vento supported measures aimed at economic development and job creation, particularly in urban areas. He advocated for policies that addressed income inequality and labor rights.


Agriculture

Liberal

Vento focused on policies that supported sustainable agricultural practices and addressed the needs of small and family farms. He championed conservation programs to protect farmland.


Immigration

Liberal

Bruce Vento advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, alongside fair and humane treatment for all immigrants.


Education

Liberal

Vento supported increased funding for public education and policies that aimed to provide equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.


Energy

Liberal

He advocated for investment in renewable energy sources and policies aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

Bruce Vento was a strong proponent of environmental protection efforts, advocating for policies to combat climate change and reduce environmental pollution.


Healthcare

Liberal

He supported expanding access to healthcare services and policies that aimed to make healthcare more affordable for Americans.


Housing

Liberal

Vento focused on affordable housing initiatives and programs to assist low-income families, emphasizing the need for federal support in housing assistance.


Transportation

Liberal

He supported investments in public transportation infrastructure, seeking to improve accessibility and reduce environmental impacts through better transit options.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Vento advocated for increased support and benefits for veterans, including healthcare services, housing assistance, and job training programs.


Voting rights

Liberal

He supported measures to protect and expand voting rights, including reforms to ensure fair access to the voting process without discrimination.

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Latest Bills

Vote Without Fear Act
Bill HR 7965March 31, 2026
To authorize the Department of Commerce to carry out a study on challenges faced by United States small artificial intelligence businesses, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7968March 31, 2026
To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to the review of the interagency dispute resolution process.
Bill HR 7962March 31, 2026
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to implement reforms, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining certain commercially available information, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7816March 31, 2026
To establish a grant program to provide schools with opioid overdose reversal drugs, to direct schools receiving Federal funds to report to certain Federal information systems any distribution of an opioid overdose reversal drug, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7994March 31, 2026
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers.
Bill HR 7996March 31, 2026
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit to Congress a comprehensive report on barriers to Somaliland's access to the United States financial system, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7993March 31, 2026
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide additional reimbursement to schools with a breakfast after the bell program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7999March 31, 2026
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs to include testing for methadone use and to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to include testing for methadone use in Department of Transportation drug tests.
Bill HR 7967March 31, 2026
CANS Act of 2026
Bill HR 7992March 31, 2026
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Amendments Act of of 1999
Bill HR 629October 3, 2024
Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000
Bill HR 371October 3, 2024
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill HR 1133June 2, 2021
Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989
Bill HR 1485January 10, 2024