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Jamie Benitez
Jamie Benitez Congressional Service
Jamie Benitez is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Puerto Rico. JAMIE served as a Senator for the state of Puerto Rico and served a total of 1 term in congress.
Jamie Benitez participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 25 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 143 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
LiberalJamie Benitez advocates for progressive economic policies, including increased taxation on high earners and corporations to fund social programs. They support significant government intervention to address income inequality and stimulate economic growth through public investments.
Agriculture
LiberalBenitez seeks to support sustainable agriculture practices, advocating for environmentally friendly farming methods and increased subsidies for small and organic farms. They emphasize the need for policy reforms to address climate impacts on agriculture.
Immigration
LiberalBenitez supports comprehensive immigration reform, emphasizing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and the protection of DACA recipients. They oppose strict border enforcement measures and advocate for humane immigration policies.
Education
LiberalBenitez prioritizes increased funding for public education, including universal pre-K and reduced tuition for higher education. They advocate for teacher salary increases and investment in STEM programs to improve educational outcomes.
Energy
LiberalBenitez advocates for transitioning to renewable energy sources, supporting government incentives for solar and wind energy development. They oppose fossil fuel subsidies and call for reduced carbon emissions from the energy sector.
Climate change
Extremely liberalBenitez views climate change as a critical issue, supporting aggressive measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They advocate for rejoining international climate agreements and implementing a Green New Deal to address environmental concerns.
Healthcare
Extremely liberalBenitez supports a universal healthcare system, advocating for Medicare for All to ensure healthcare access for every American. They emphasize reducing prescription drug prices and healthcare costs.
Housing
LiberalBenitez supports affordable housing initiatives, advocating for increased federal funding for housing assistance programs and rent control measures. They prioritize addressing homelessness and housing shortages.
Transportation
LiberalBenitez supports investment in public transportation infrastructure and development of high-speed rail systems to reduce reliance on cars and decrease emissions. They advocate for sustainable transportation policies.
Veterans affairs
LiberalBenitez prioritizes increased funding for veterans' healthcare and support services. They advocate for improved mental health resources for veterans and streamlining benefits access.
Voting rights
LiberalBenitez supports expanding voting access through measures such as automatic voter registration and protecting against discriminatory voting laws. They emphasize safeguarding election integrity and transparency.