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Cardiss Collins

Cardiss Collins

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Cardiss Collins Congressional Service

Cardiss Collins is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of Illinois. CARDISS served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 7 terms in congress.

Cardiss Collins participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 466 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4920 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Cardiss Collins supported policies aimed at economic equity and job creation, particularly for underrepresented communities.


Agriculture

Liberal

Collins focused on agricultural policies that supported small farmers and promoted sustainable farming practices.


Immigration

Liberal

Collins advocated for fair immigration policies that provided opportunities for immigrants and protected their rights.


Education

Liberal

Collins was a proponent of increased funding for public education and programs that enhanced educational access for disadvantaged students.


Energy

Liberal

Collins supported the development of renewable energy sources and policies that aimed at reducing dependency on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Liberal

Collins endorsed legislative measures to combat climate change through reducing emissions and promoting environmental protection.


Healthcare

Liberal

Collins was in favor of expanding healthcare access and improving Medicare and Medicaid services.


Housing

Liberal

Collins supported policies aimed at fair housing, affordable housing development, and anti-discrimination in housing markets.


Transportation

Liberal

Collins advocated for improved public transportation systems and increased federal funding for infrastructure projects.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Collins was committed to improving veterans' benefits programs and ensuring veterans received adequate support and healthcare.


Voting rights

Liberal

Collins championed voting rights legislation that sought to eliminate discriminatory practices and expand voter access.

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Latest Bills

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 2026
To provide for the conveyance of certain lands and improvements in Washington, District of Columbia, to the Columbia Hospital for Women to provide a site for the construction of a facility to house the National Women's Health Resource Center.
Bill HR 490February 2, 2024
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill HR 1133June 2, 2021