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Henry A. Waxman

Henry A. Waxman

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Henry A. Waxman Congressional Service

Henry A. Waxman is a retired United States Congressman for the state of California. HENRY served as a House Representative for the state of California and served a total of 16 terms in congress.

Henry A. Waxman participated in over 455 voting sessions, sponsored over 635 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 8227 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Henry Waxman supported regulatory measures for financial industries, and he played a role in oversight and reform efforts aimed at protecting consumers.


Agriculture

Liberal

Waxman focused on food safety and nutrition, advocating for stricter regulations and transparency in agricultural practices.


Immigration

Liberal

Waxman generally supported comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Liberal

Waxman advocated for increased federal funding for public education and supported policies aimed at reducing educational inequality.


Energy

Liberal

Waxman supported renewable energy initiatives and legislation aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

He was a strong advocate for legislative action to combat climate change, including cap-and-trade programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Healthcare

Extremely liberal

Waxman was a key proponent of the Affordable Care Act and supported expanding access to healthcare services.


Housing

Liberal

He supported federal assistance for affordable housing and opposed cuts to housing programs for low-income Americans.


Transportation

Liberal

Waxman backed federal investment in public transportation infrastructure to improve accessibility and reduce emissions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

He supported increased funding for veteran healthcare and programs to assist veterans in transitioning to civilian life.


Voting rights

Extremely liberal

Waxman advocated for measures to protect and expand voting rights, opposing regulations he viewed as restrictive.

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