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Elizabeth H. Esty

Elizabeth H. Esty

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Elizabeth H. Esty Congressional Service

Elizabeth H. Esty is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of Connecticut. Elizabeth served as a House Representative for the state of Connecticut and served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Elizabeth H. Esty participated in over 319 voting sessions, sponsored over 85 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1137 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Elizabeth Esty generally supported policies aimed at economic growth through investment in infrastructure, education, and innovation. She advocated for a balanced approach to budgeting that includes both revenue enhancements and strategic spending cuts.


Agriculture

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty supported sustainable agriculture practices and advocated for farmers' access to technology and resources. She encouraged policies that would support local farms and promote food security.


Immigration

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty supported comprehensive immigration reform that included a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, along with stronger border security measures and fair immigration processes.


Education

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty advocated for increased funding for public education, affordable higher education, and STEM education programs. She supported efforts to reduce student loan debt and improve access to quality education.


Energy

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty supported a transition to renewable energy sources and investment in clean energy technologies. She favored policies that would reduce dependency on fossil fuels and encourage energy efficiency.


Climate change

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty recognized climate change as a critical issue and supported measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. She backed policies aimed at promoting renewable energy and environmental conservation.


Healthcare

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty supported the Affordable Care Act and advocated for measures to expand access to healthcare, control costs, and improve the quality of care. She endorsed protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions.


Housing

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty supported policies to increase affordable housing availability and to provide assistance to low-income families. She favored measures that would address homelessness and support housing development projects.


Transportation

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty advocated for significant investments in infrastructure to improve transportation systems, including roads, bridges, and public transit. She supported initiatives that promote sustainable transportation options.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty was committed to improving veterans' access to healthcare and employment opportunities. She supported policies that would enhance support services for veterans and their families.


Voting rights

Liberal

Elizabeth Esty advocated for measures to protect and expand voting rights. She supported efforts to make voting more accessible and opposed policies that she viewed as restrictive or discriminatory.

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Latest Bills

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Bill SCONRES 28March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Cameroon's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act 1961.
Bill SRES 637March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 635March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 634March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 633March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 632March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uzbekistan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 631March 11, 2026
A resolution honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing condolences to their families.
Bill SRES 630March 11, 2026
Respect for Local Communities Act
Bill HR 7652March 11, 2026
Prevent Drug Addiction Act of 2016
Bill HR 4697January 11, 2023
Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2016
Bill HR 4463January 11, 2023
CARE for All Veterans Act
Bill HR 2894January 11, 2023
Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act
Bill HR 2237January 11, 2023
Recognizing Connecticut's Submarine Century, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Naval Submarine Base New London, and Connecticut's historic role in supporting the undersea capabilities of the United States.
Bill HRES 493January 11, 2023
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015
Bill HR 953January 11, 2023
American Super Computing Leadership Act
Bill HR 874January 11, 2023
Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2015
Bill HR 789January 11, 2023
Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015
Bill HR 756January 11, 2023