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Chris Bell

Chris Bell

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Chris Bell Congressional Service

Chris Bell is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. Chris served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Chris Bell participated in over 22 voting sessions, sponsored over 13 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 353 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Chris Bell has focused on initiatives to stimulate economic growth through investment in infrastructure and education. He emphasizes the importance of equitable tax policies and support for small businesses.


Agriculture

Liberal

Chris Bell advocates for sustainable agricultural practices and supports policies that provide aid to small and family-owned farms. He emphasizes the need for modernizing infrastructure to support farm-to-market efficiency.


Immigration

Liberal

He supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and measures to secure the border while respecting human rights.


Education

Liberal

Chris Bell is an advocate for increasing funding for public education, reducing class sizes, and ensuring access to affordable higher education for all students.


Energy

Liberal

He supports the transition to renewable energy sources and advocates for investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure.


Climate change

Liberal

Chris Bell acknowledges climate change as a significant issue and supports policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable environmental practices.


Healthcare

Liberal

He supports expanding access to healthcare and advocates for a public option to ensure all citizens have affordable healthcare coverage.


Housing

Liberal

Chris Bell prioritizes affordable housing initiatives and policies that protect renters' rights and aim to reduce homelessness.


Transportation

Liberal

He emphasizes the importance of investing in public transportation infrastructure and supports policies to expand and modernize transit systems.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Chris Bell supports increased funding for veterans' healthcare and education benefits, aiming to improve the transition to civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

He advocates for measures to protect and expand voting rights, including opposing voter ID laws he sees as restrictive and supporting efforts to make voting more accessible.

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Latest Bills

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
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 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33June 4, 2026