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John Lewis

John Lewis

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

John Lewis Congressional Service

John Lewis is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Georgia. JOHN served as a House Representative for the state of Georgia and served a total of 17 terms in congress.

John Lewis participated in over 577 voting sessions, sponsored over 371 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 8198 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

John Lewis supported economic policies that aimed at reducing income inequality, increasing federal economic intervention to help marginalized communities, and expanding social safety nets.

Agriculture

Liberal

John Lewis advocated for sustainable agricultural practices and support for small farmers, emphasizing the importance of addressing food insecurity and environmental conservation.

Immigration

Liberal

John Lewis was a proponent of comprehensive immigration reform that included a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and opposed measures that he viewed as discriminatory or overly punitive.

Education

Liberal

John Lewis supported increasing federal funding for public education, promoting equal educational opportunities, and improving access to higher education through affordable tuition and financial aid.

Energy

Liberal

John Lewis advocated for investment in renewable energy sources and aimed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability.

Climate change

Liberal

John Lewis acknowledged climate change as a critical issue and supported policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, promoting clean energy, and participating in international climate agreements.

Healthcare

Liberal

John Lewis was a staunch supporter of expanding healthcare access, including advocating for the Affordable Care Act and pushing for policies aimed at universal healthcare.

Housing

Liberal

John Lewis supported initiatives to increase affordable housing availability, prevent homelessness, and ensure adequate federal housing assistance for low-income families.

Transportation

Liberal

John Lewis endorsed improving public transportation infrastructure with a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and federal investment in urban and rural transit systems.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

John Lewis advocated for enhanced veterans' benefits, including improved healthcare services, support for mental health, and efforts to address veterans’ homelessness and unemployment.

Voting rights

Extremely liberal

John Lewis was a leading advocate for voting rights, championing legislation to prevent voter suppression, ensure equitable access to polling, and strengthen the Voting Rights Act.

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John Lewis's Latest Votes

Congress 116 Vote 64 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedFebruary 12, 2020
Congress 116 Vote 62 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedFebruary 12, 2020
Congress 116 Vote 42 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedFebruary 6, 2020
Congress 116 Vote 29 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toJanuary 29, 2020
Congress 116 Vote 135 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedJuly 1, 2020

Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
Housing for the 21st Century Act
Bill HR 6644March 11, 2026
WORK to Save Lives Act
Bill S 3812March 11, 2026
Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
Bill S 1552March 11, 2026
SAVES Act of 2025
Bill S 1441March 11, 2026
HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2020 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".
Bill HRES 851February 8, 2022
Community Reentry Act of 2020
Bill HR 6055February 9, 2022
HELP Act of 2020
Bill HR 5806February 8, 2022
CORE Justice Act of 2019
Bill HR 5167October 28, 2022
Great American Outdoors Act
Bill HR 1957November 1, 2022
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.
Bill HRES 871February 8, 2022
Acknowledging the history and lasting impact of the Federal Government-created problem of redlining and the responsibility of the Federal Government to address such impact.
Bill HRES 829February 9, 2022
Acknowledging that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy in achieving the goal of reducing drug use, and for the House of Representatives to apologize to the individuals and communities that were victimized by this policy.
Bill HRES 747October 28, 2022
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's formal notification to the United Nations of his intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Bill HRES 743October 28, 2022
Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom.
Bill HRES 694November 1, 2022