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Christopher Shays

Christopher Shays

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Christopher Shays Congressional Service

Christopher Shays is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Connecticut. CHRISTOPHER served as a House Representative for the state of Connecticut and served a total of 11 terms in congress.

Christopher Shays participated in over 65 voting sessions, sponsored over 230 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4764 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Christopher Shays generally supported free market policies and advocated for reducing government spending while emphasizing fiscal responsibility.

Agriculture

Centrist

Shays supported policies that balanced agricultural economic interests with environmental considerations, and he advocated for sustainable farming practices.

Immigration

Centrist

Shays favored comprehensive immigration reform, which included securing borders and providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Centrist

Shays supported increased funding for education and emphasized the importance of accountability standards in schools.

Energy

Centrist

Shays advocated for reducing dependence on foreign oil through the development of renewable energy sources and supporting energy efficiency initiatives.

Climate change

Centrist

Shays acknowledged climate change as a significant issue and supported policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

Healthcare

Centrist

Shays supported healthcare reform efforts that aimed to expand coverage and improve the efficiency of the healthcare system while containing costs.

Housing

Centrist

Shays supported initiatives aimed at increasing affordable housing and advocated for policies to address homelessness.

Transportation

Centrist

Shays supported infrastructure improvements and advocated for increased investment in public transportation systems.

Veterans affairs

Centrist

Shays was an advocate for veterans' benefits and healthcare, emphasizing the importance of supporting veterans’ transition to civilian life.

Voting rights

Centrist

Shays supported measures to protect voting rights and advocated for ensuring the integrity and accessibility of the electoral process.

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Christopher Shays's Latest Votes

Congress 110 Vote 581 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toSeptember 10, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 426 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toJune 19, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 359 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toMay 22, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 16 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedJanuary 17, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 827 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toAugust 4, 2007

Latest Bills

HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
A bill 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 S 3985March 11, 2026
A bill to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4007March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4042March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow charitable rollovers from individual retirement accounts to donor advised funds.
Bill S 3975March 11, 2026
Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2001
Bill HR 380January 16, 2023
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 2692January 16, 2023
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
Bill HR 2356January 16, 2023
Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1999
Bill HR 417October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2001
Bill HR 755January 16, 2023
Education IRA Plus Act of 2001
Bill HR 676January 16, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023