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Edward I. Koch
Edward I. Koch Congressional Service
Edward I. Koch is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New York. EDWARD served as a Senator for the state of New York and served a total of 1 term in congress.
Edward I. Koch participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 649 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1016 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeEdward Koch supported deregulation and various tax cuts during his time as mayor, advocating for policies that aimed to reduce government intervention in the market.
Agriculture
CentristAs mayor of New York City, Edward Koch did not directly address agricultural policy, focusing more on urban issues and economic development.
Immigration
LiberalEdward Koch was generally supportive of immigrant rights, recognizing the contributions of immigrants to New York City's economic and cultural life.
Education
CentristKoch advocated for increased funding and reforms to improve public schooling in New York City, promoting education as a means of social mobility.
Energy
LiberalKoch supported energy conservation and the development of alternative energy sources, aiming to reduce dependency on foreign oil.
Climate change
CentristDuring Koch's tenure, climate change was not a prominent issue, but he did promote energy conservation measures that align with environmental considerations.
Healthcare
LiberalKoch favored policies that aimed to improve public health services and access to healthcare for underserved communities in New York City.
Housing
LiberalKoch focused on affordable housing initiatives, launching programs to renovate and preserve housing stock for low- and moderate-income families.
Transportation
CentristKoch worked to improve New York City's transportation infrastructure, supporting investments in public transit to alleviate congestion.
Veterans affairs
CentristKoch, himself a veteran, supported various programs to assist veterans, focusing on employment and housing benefits.
Voting rights
LiberalKoch was a proponent of ensuring access to voting, emphasizing the importance of participation in democratic processes.