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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

Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Bill HR 8029March 25, 2026
To ensure the passenger security fee paid by airline passengers is used exclusively for aviation security, establish a Transportation Security Trust Fund to support the operations and personnel of the Transportation Security Administration, and ensure continuity of aviation security operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7941March 25, 2026
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Bill HR 3377March 25, 2026
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7211March 25, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1131March 25, 2026
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.
Bill HRES 1128March 25, 2026
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026
Bill HR 5103March 25, 2026
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
Bill HR 7084March 25, 2026
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025
Bill HR 2409March 25, 2026
TECH Act
Bill HR 8051March 25, 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