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Butler C. Derrick

Butler C. Derrick

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Butler C. Derrick Congressional Service

Butler C. Derrick is a retired United States Congressman for the state of South Carolina. BUTLER served as a House Representative for the state of South Carolina and served a total of 6 terms in congress.

Butler C. Derrick participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 354 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1418 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Butler Derrick generally supported measures aimed at economic growth through regulatory reform and investments in infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of balancing the budget while encouraging job creation.


Agriculture

Centrist

Derrick advocated for policies that supported family farms and aimed to provide financial assistance and protection against market volatility for the agricultural sector.


Immigration

Centrist

He supported legislation that balanced strong border security with pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the country.


Education

Liberal

Derrick favored increased federal investment in education, focused on improving public schools and making college more affordable.


Energy

Centrist

He supported a diverse energy strategy that included both traditional energy sources and development of renewable energy technologies.


Climate change

Centrist

Derrick acknowledged climate change concerns and supported moderate regulatory measures to address environmental issues.


Healthcare

Liberal

He supported efforts to expand healthcare access and reduce costs, advocating for reforms that protected coverage for pre-existing conditions.


Housing

Liberal

Derrick backed initiatives aimed at increasing affordable housing availability and supported federal assistance for low-income families.


Transportation

Centrist

He supported increased federal funding for infrastructure improvements and the modernization of the transportation system.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Derrick was a proponent of expanding benefits and healthcare services for veterans, emphasizing support for mental health care.


Voting rights

Liberal

He supported measures to protect and expand voting rights, including reducing barriers to voter registration and access.

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Latest Bills

A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.
Bill SRES 715May 9, 2026
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
Bill HR 5625May 8, 2026
PROTECT Act
Bill HR 8522May 8, 2026
Offshore Parity Act of 2026
Bill HR 8542May 8, 2026
To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill HR 8550May 8, 2026
Fireworks for Freedom Act
Bill HR 8593May 8, 2026
Kenya Merritt Renewing our PACT Act of 2026
Bill HR 8524May 8, 2026
Public Lands Workforce Stability Act
Bill HR 8523May 8, 2026
Build America, Buy America Compliance Act
Bill S 4393May 8, 2026
Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act
Bill HR 8649May 8, 2026
A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3789) to amend section 16(b) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended, providing for a Great Plains conservation program.
Bill HRES 579July 3, 2024
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2295) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and making supplemental appropriations for such programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 259June 2, 2021
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2295) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and making supplemental appropriations for such programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 200June 2, 2021
Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina land Claims Settlement Act of 1993
Bill HR 2399September 25, 2021