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Glenn Poshard

Glenn Poshard

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Glenn Poshard Congressional Service

Glenn Poshard is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. GLENN served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 5 terms in congress.

Glenn Poshard participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 30 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1671 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Glenn Poshard has generally supported policies that aim to balance fiscal responsibility with economic growth initiatives, backing investments in infrastructure and technology to stimulate job creation.


Agriculture

Centrist

Poshard has advocated for supporting family farms and enhancing agricultural development through government assistance programs and sustainable farming practices.


Immigration

Centrist

He has supported immigration reform that secures the borders while providing pathways to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants who meet specific criteria.


Education

Liberal

Poshard has emphasized the importance of public school funding, advocating for increased federal investment to improve education quality and accessibility.


Energy

Centrist

He supports a diverse energy strategy that includes renewable resources alongside responsible utilization of fossil fuels to ensure energy independence.


Climate change

Centrist

Poshard acknowledges climate change as a significant issue and supports measures that aim to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy technologies.


Healthcare

Liberal

He has backed efforts to expand access to healthcare through public options, focusing on affordability and coverage expansion.


Housing

Liberal

Poshard has supported policies aimed at increasing affordable housing opportunities and providing assistance for low-income families.


Transportation

Centrist

He has advocated for improvements in transportation infrastructure, including roadways and public transit systems, to boost economic development and connectivity.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Poshard has consistently supported enhancing veterans' benefits and ensuring proper care and support for military service members transitioning to civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

He has advocated for protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections, supporting measures to increase voter participation and access.

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Latest Bills

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
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 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33June 4, 2026
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill HR 1133June 2, 2021