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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

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1057February 12, 2026
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
Bill HR 3617February 12, 2026
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Bill S 1383February 12, 2026
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
Bill HR 2189February 12, 2026
To amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit the Secretary of Commerce from prohibiting, or requiring any permit or other authorization for, the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have been authorized by a Federal or State agency
Bill HR 261February 12, 2026
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
Bill HR 7084February 12, 2026
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.
Bill SRES 606February 12, 2026
A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.
Bill SRES 605February 12, 2026
A resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
Bill SRES 604February 12, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to inverted corporations.
Bill S 3847February 12, 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