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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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Latest Bills

AI for Secure Networks Act
Bill HR 7294February 18, 2026
Community Health Workforce Development Act
Bill HR 7289February 18, 2026
Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026
Bill HR 7298February 18, 2026
To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require a biennial report on the progress of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council in implementing the national workforce strategic plan, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7292February 18, 2026
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to establish a board to review certain designations that a substance used in food is generally recognized as safe, with respect to the intended use of such substance, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7291February 18, 2026
I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026
Bill HR 7443February 18, 2026
Domestic ORE Act
Bill HR 7458February 18, 2026
CLEAN Act
Bill HR 7453February 18, 2026
USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act
Bill HR 7454February 18, 2026
Fundamental Immigration Fairness Act
Bill HR 7456February 18, 2026
A bill for the relief of Olivia Manaois Abrasaldo.
Bill HR 2872July 3, 2024
For the relief of Allan Bolor Kelley.
Bill HR 794March 14, 2024
For the relief of Zohreh Farhang Ghahfarokhi.
Bill HR 3184October 3, 2024
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1993
Bill HR 3505June 2, 2021
Silvio O. Conte Disabilities Prevention Act
Bill HR 2204January 19, 2023
Emergency Iron Dome Replenishment Act
Bill HR 5235March 14, 2024
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2014
Bill HR 4653March 14, 2024
STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014
Bill HR 4572March 14, 2024
Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2014
Bill HR 4411March 14, 2024
Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2014
Bill HR 4166March 14, 2024