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Jim McDermott

Jim McDermott

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Jim McDermott Congressional Service

Jim McDermott is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Washington. JIM served as a House Representative for the state of Washington and served a total of 14 terms in congress.

Jim McDermott participated in over 504 voting sessions, sponsored over 342 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 7216 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Extremely liberal

Jim McDermott typically supported progressive taxation and policies aimed at reducing income inequality. He has backed measures to increase federal spending on social services and infrastructure as a means to stimulate economic growth.


Agriculture

Liberal

McDermott supported sustainable agriculture and emphasized the need for strong regulatory measures to protect the environment. He advocated for government assistance to support small farmers.


Immigration

Extremely liberal

Jim McDermott was in favor of comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He supported policies that encouraged diversity and multiculturalism.


Education

Extremely liberal

McDermott advocated for increased federal funding for public education and support for higher education affordability. He emphasized the importance of equal access to quality education for all.


Energy

Extremely liberal

McDermott supported transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. He favored government incentives for clean energy development.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

Jim McDermott consistently stressed the importance of addressing climate change through stringent environmental regulations and international cooperation. He supported the Paris Agreement.


Healthcare

Extremely liberal

McDermott was a strong advocate for universal healthcare and supported the implementation of a single-payer system. He pushed for expanded access to affordable healthcare services.


Housing

Extremely liberal

McDermott promoted policies to increase affordable housing and supported measures to prevent homelessness. He emphasized federal assistance for low-income families.


Transportation

Liberal

Jim McDermott supported federal investment in public transportation infrastructure and advocated for environmentally sustainable transportation solutions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

McDermott backed efforts to improve healthcare and support services for veterans. He emphasized the importance of providing comprehensive benefits to those who served in the military.


Voting rights

Extremely liberal

Jim McDermott was a proponent of expanding voting rights and opposed measures that he viewed as restrictive. He supported legislation to ensure accessible and fair voting processes.

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Latest Bills

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8595July 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574July 14, 2026
GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Bill HR 9489July 14, 2026
Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026
Bill HR 9391July 14, 2026
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a crime for altering, removing, or affixing unauthorized vessel identification numbers and trafficking certain vessels, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 9650July 14, 2026
To amend the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 to treat domestic partnerships as marriage for purposes of the program of benefits paid by the Federal government for survivors of a District of Columbia police officer, firefighter, or teacher in the same manner and to the same extent that domestic partnerships are treated as marriage for purposes of such benefits which are paid by the District of Columbia, to conform the age limit after which a surviving spouse of a police officer, firefighter, or teacher may remarry without losing survivor benefits under such program to the age limit established with respect to survivor benefits of Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 9654July 14, 2026
DHS Release Transparency Act
Bill HR 9099July 14, 2026
FIREWALL Act
Bill HR 9541July 14, 2026
STRONG Act
Bill HR 9527July 14, 2026
Great American Outdoors Act 250
Bill HR 9250July 14, 2026
Medicare Beneficiary Enrollment Improvement Act
Bill HR 5268January 11, 2023
Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Process Act
Bill HR 727January 11, 2023
State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 2015
Bill HR 622January 11, 2023
Medicare Affordability and Enrollment Act of 2016
Bill HR 6109January 11, 2023
Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016
Bill HR 5273January 11, 2023
Preventing Superbugs and Protecting Patients Act
Bill HR 4966January 11, 2023