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Edward J. Patten

Edward J. Patten

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Edward J. Patten Congressional Service

Edward J. Patten is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Jersey. EDWARD served as a Senator for the state of New Jersey and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Edward J. Patten participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 156 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 610 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Edward Patten has focused on policies aimed at promoting job growth and economic expansion, often supporting tax incentives for small businesses.


Agriculture

Centrist

Patten advocates for sustainable agricultural practices and supports subsidies that benefit local farmers, along with measures to improve rural infrastructure.


Immigration

Centrist

Patten prefers a balanced approach, advocating for secure borders while supporting a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants.


Education

Liberal

Edward Patten supports increased funding for public education and advocates for policies aimed at reducing student debt and making higher education more accessible.


Energy

Liberal

Patten has endorsed renewable energy projects and supports transitioning away from fossil fuels as part of a broader energy policy.


Climate change

Liberal

Patten is in favor of strong regulatory measures to combat climate change, including supporting international agreements that aim to reduce carbon emissions.


Healthcare

Liberal

Patten advocates for the expansion of healthcare access through public options and supports measures to lower prescription drug costs.


Housing

Liberal

Patten supports affordable housing initiatives and policies aimed at reducing homelessness through increased funding for housing assistance programs.


Transportation

Centrist

Edward Patten champions investments in public transportation infrastructure and supports modernization projects aimed at increasing sustainability.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Patten is an advocate for improving veterans' access to healthcare services and supports programs that assist with their transition to civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

Patten endorses measures to expand voting access, including supporting same-day registration and opposing laws that he perceives as restrictive.

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Latest Bills

A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
Bill S 362February 12, 2026
PROTECT Taiwan Act
Bill HR 1531February 12, 2026
BRAVE Burma Act
Bill HR 3190February 12, 2026
Housing for the 21st Century Act
Bill HR 6644February 12, 2026
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Bill HJRES 142February 12, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on damages received by certain officers of the United States on account of any civil action filed against the United States, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3817February 12, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1057February 12, 2026
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Bill HR 261February 12, 2026
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Bill S 1383February 12, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Bill HR 7481February 12, 2026