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Edolphus Towns

Edolphus Towns

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Edolphus Towns Congressional Service

Edolphus Towns is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New York. EDOLPHUS served as a House Representative for the state of New York and served a total of 15 terms in congress.

Edolphus Towns participated in over 190 voting sessions, sponsored over 274 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 9766 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Edolphus Towns has focused on supporting small businesses and promoting job creation through federal investment. He advocated for policies that encourage economic growth and fair trade practices.


Agriculture

Liberal

Towns supported measures that benefit urban agriculture and efforts to address food insecurity in cities, prioritizing sustainable practices and equitable food distribution.


Immigration

Liberal

Towns advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship and protections for undocumented immigrants, emphasizing humane treatment and integration.


Education

Liberal

He championed increased federal funding for public education, support for teachers, and affordable access to higher education, advocating for policies that reduce educational disparities.


Energy

Liberal

Towns supported renewable energy initiatives and investment in alternative energy sources, with a focus on reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting green technology.


Climate change

Liberal

He recognized climate change as a critical issue and backed policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.


Healthcare

Liberal

Towns was a proponent of the Affordable Care Act and supported efforts to expand healthcare access and ensure affordability for all citizens.


Housing

Liberal

He supported affordable housing initiatives and federal investment in urban development to prevent homelessness and improve living conditions in underserved communities.


Transportation

Liberal

Towns advocated for modernizing public transportation infrastructure, with a focus on improving services and increasing federal funding for urban transit systems.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

He supported legislation aimed at improving veterans' healthcare and benefits, emphasizing the need for adequate funding and support services for veterans.


Voting rights

Liberal

Towns was in favor of strengthening voting rights protections and opposed measures that could restrict access to voting, advocating for fair and equitable electoral processes.

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Latest Bills

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 2026
Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012
Bill HR 4053March 14, 2024
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Bill HR 1206March 14, 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
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001
Bill HR 665January 16, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023