0
0
John Edwards

John Edwards

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

John Edwards Congressional Service

John Edwards is a retired United States Congressman for the state of North Carolina. JOHN served as a Senator for the state of North Carolina and served a total of 3 terms in congress.

John Edwards participated in over 29 voting sessions, sponsored over 159 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 646 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

John Edwards advocated for tax reform to alleviate the tax burden on the middle class and increase taxes on higher incomes. He supported policies aimed at reducing income inequality and promoting economic growth through investment in education and infrastructure.

Agriculture

Liberal

John Edwards supported policies that aided small family farms and pushed for fair trade practices. He advocated for government assistance to help farmers compete in the global market.

Immigration

Liberal

John Edwards supported comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, strengthened border security, and reforms to the legal immigration system.

Education

Liberal

John Edwards emphasized the importance of improving public education, reducing class sizes, and increasing teacher pay. He supported expanding access to early childhood education and making college more affordable.

Energy

Liberal

John Edwards advocated for expanding renewable energy sources and reducing dependency on foreign oil. He supported policies to incentivize clean energy innovation.

Climate change

Liberal

John Edwards recognized climate change as a significant threat and supported environmental policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions. He proposed investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Healthcare

Liberal

John Edwards supported universal healthcare coverage and aimed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable through government interventions and reforms.

Housing

Liberal

John Edwards advocated for affordable housing policies and supported initiatives that addressed homelessness and housing insecurity through public-private partnerships.

Transportation

Liberal

John Edwards supported investment in public transportation infrastructure and initiatives to improve transportation efficiency and reduce emissions.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

John Edwards supported improving healthcare and benefits for veterans, advocating for enhanced mental health services and resources to aid their transition to civilian life.

Voting rights

Liberal

John Edwards advocated for protecting and expanding voting rights, supporting measures to make voting more accessible and prevent discrimination in voting processes.

Contact John Edwards

Phone Number

State

City

Address

Zip Code

Comments

John Edwards's Latest Votes

Congress 108 Vote 45 - To improve the availability of contraceptives for women.
Motion Rejected (49-47, 3/5 majority required)March 11, 2003
Congress 108 Vote 417 - To enact the Firefighters Medical Monitoring Act.
Amendment Agreed to (94-3)January 8, 2010
Congress 108 Vote 362 - To strike funding for implementation of the Department of the Interior's reorganization plan for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Special Trustee and to transfer the savings to the Indian Health Service.
Amendment Rejected (43-52)September 23, 2003
Congress 108 Vote 361 - To prohibit the use of funds for initiating any new competitive sourcing studies.
Amendment Rejected (44-51)January 7, 2010
Congress 108 Vote 359 - To strike section 333 relating to a special judicial appeals process for cases involving timber harvesting in the Tongass National Forest.
Motion Agreed to (52-44)January 8, 2010

Latest Bills

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1175April 20, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
Bill HRES 1174April 20, 2026
ESA Amendments Act of 2025
Bill HR 1897April 20, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Discrimination on the Bases of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity".
Bill SJRES 166April 20, 2026
To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
Bill HR 4463April 20, 2026
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
Bill S 4123April 20, 2026
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 20, 2026
Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.
Bill HRES 1182April 20, 2026
Cyber Ready Workforce Act
Bill S 4263April 20, 2026
Cyber Ready Workforce Act
Bill HR 8110April 20, 2026
Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act of 2001
Bill S 490January 17, 2023
A resolution to designate the week begining june 3, 2001, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".
Bill SRES 92January 16, 2023
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023
A resolution designating the week beginning May 13, 2001, as "National Biotechnology Week".
Bill SRES 75January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to preserve six day mail delivery.
Bill SRES 71January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the release of twenty-four United States military personnel currently being detained by the People's Republic of China.
Bill SRES 66January 16, 2023