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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

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 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