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Charles A. Hayes
Charles A. Hayes Congressional Service
Charles A. Hayes is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. CHARLES served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 5 terms in congress.
Charles A. Hayes participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 36 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2787 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
LiberalCharles Hayes supports progressive taxation and increased public investment in infrastructure and education to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for regulations on corporations to protect workers' rights.
Agriculture
LiberalCharles Hayes endorses sustainable farming practices and supports subsidies for small and family-owned farms. He is critical of large-scale agribusiness and seeks to reduce their environmental impact.
Immigration
LiberalCharles Hayes supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, opposes strict border wall policies, and advocates for maintaining family unity in immigration proceedings.
Education
LiberalCharles Hayes advocates for increased federal funding for public schools, supports student loan forgiveness, and promotes universal access to preschool and affordable higher education.
Energy
LiberalCharles Hayes supports a transition to renewable energy sources and opposes new fossil fuel projects. He favors government incentives for clean energy technologies.
Climate change
LiberalCharles Hayes recognizes climate change as a critical threat and supports international agreements and legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and investing in renewable energy.
Healthcare
LiberalCharles Hayes advocates for universal healthcare coverage and supports the expansion of the Affordable Care Act. He is a proponent of negotiating drug prices to lower healthcare costs.
Housing
LiberalCharles Hayes supports policies to increase affordable housing and rent control measures. He advocates for federal assistance programs for low-income families struggling with housing costs.
Transportation
LiberalCharles Hayes endorses the expansion of public transportation infrastructure and supports federal funding for improvements in mass transit and high-speed rail systems.
Veterans affairs
LiberalCharles Hayes advocates for increased funding for veterans' healthcare, education, and job training programs, focusing on easing the transition from military to civilian life.
Voting rights
LiberalCharles Hayes supports measures to expand voting rights, including automatic voter registration and the restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals.