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David R. Obey

David R. Obey

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

David R. Obey Congressional Service

David R. Obey is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Wisconsin. DAVID served as a House Representative for the state of Wisconsin and served a total of 14 terms in congress.

David R. Obey participated in over 67 voting sessions, sponsored over 428 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1313 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

David Obey generally supported economic policies focused on public investment, labor rights, and social welfare programs. He advocated for increased government spending to stimulate economic growth and was involved in policies aimed at reducing unemployment.


Agriculture

Liberal

Obey backed federal support for farmers and agricultural development, emphasizing subsidies and protections for small and medium-sized farms to ensure stable and fair agricultural markets.


Immigration

Liberal

David Obey supported comprehensive immigration reform, focusing on creating legal pathways to citizenship and strengthening border security to manage immigration effectively.


Education

Liberal

Obey was an advocate for increased federal funding for education, supporting policies aimed at improving access to quality education and reducing educational disparities.


Energy

Liberal

David Obey supported policies that emphasized renewable energy development and energy efficiency. He promoted reducing dependency on foreign oil through investment in alternative energy sources.


Climate change

Liberal

He advocated for strong environmental regulations and policies to combat climate change, supporting initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and invest in sustainable technology.


Healthcare

Liberal

Obey was a proponent of expanding access to healthcare, supporting government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. He favored reforms aimed at making healthcare more affordable and accessible.


Housing

Liberal

Obey worked on policies that increased affordable housing opportunities, supporting government assistance programs to help low-income families secure stable housing.


Transportation

Liberal

He advocated for increased federal investment in transportation infrastructure, focusing on improving public transit systems and maintaining roads and bridges.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Obey supported robust funding for veterans' services, focusing on healthcare, employment opportunities, and benefits for veterans and their families.


Voting rights

Liberal

He backed measures to protect and expand voting rights, advocating for legislation that aimed to increase voter access and prevent discrimination in the electoral process.

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Latest Bills

Improving the Lives of the American People Act
Bill HR 9358July 14, 2026
FEC Administrative Improvements Act
Bill HR 8738July 14, 2026
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Bill SRES 801July 14, 2026
Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act
Bill S 4940July 14, 2026
Delivering Priority Legislation Act
Bill HR 9586July 14, 2026
A resolution commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, whom 5 years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.
Bill SRES 800July 14, 2026
A bill to amend the Act of May 17, 1954, to revise the boundary of Gateway Arch National Park.
Bill S 4955July 14, 2026
Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act
Bill S 4889July 14, 2026
Unmanned System Command and Control Integration Assessment Act of 2026
Bill S 4930July 14, 2026
PROTECT Act
Bill S 4902July 14, 2026
Wisconsin Wilderness Act of 1984
Bill HR 3578July 3, 2024
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1994
Bill HR 2295February 2, 2024
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001
Bill HR 665January 16, 2023
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2002
Bill HR 4799January 16, 2023
Tax Reduction Act of 2001
Bill HR 1398January 16, 2023
Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001
Bill HR 1140January 17, 2023
Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988
Bill HR 4445March 5, 2024