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John P. Sarbanes

John P. Sarbanes

1/6/2025, 1:18 PM

John P. Sarbanes Congressional Service

John P. Sarbanes is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Maryland. John served as a House Representative for the state of Maryland and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

John P. Sarbanes participated in over 1220 voting sessions, sponsored over 105 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2251 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

John Sarbanes supports policies aimed at strengthening the middle class and creating economic opportunities through investments in infrastructure and small businesses. He advocates for fair taxation and financial regulations to ensure economic stability.


Agriculture

Liberal

John Sarbanes backs sustainable agriculture practices and policies that support small and family-owned farms. He emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship in agricultural practices.


Immigration

Liberal

John Sarbanes supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and strong border security measures. He advocates for policies that respect the dignity of immigrants.


Education

Liberal

John Sarbanes advocates for increased federal investment in public education and making higher education more affordable. He supports policies that address educational inequality and improve teacher resources.


Energy

Liberal

John Sarbanes promotes the transition to renewable energy sources and supports federal investments in clean energy technologies. He emphasizes reducing dependency on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Liberal

John Sarbanes acknowledges the scientific consensus on climate change and supports legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and increasing energy efficiency. He advocates for international cooperation on climate initiatives.


Healthcare

Liberal

John Sarbanes backs expanding access to affordable healthcare and supports preserving and improving the Affordable Care Act. He advocates for policies that lower prescription drug prices and expand Medicaid.


Housing

Liberal

John Sarbanes advocates for affordable housing and policies that prevent homelessness. He supports federal assistance programs aimed at helping low-income families access housing.


Transportation

Liberal

John Sarbanes supports increasing investment in public transportation infrastructure, emphasizing the need for sustainable and efficient transit systems to reduce traffic congestion and emissions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

John Sarbanes is committed to improving veterans' access to healthcare and education benefits. He supports policies that enhance the quality of life and employment opportunities for veterans.


Voting rights

Liberal

John Sarbanes champions strong voting rights protections and opposes measures that restrict voter access. He supports reforms to increase transparency and integrity in the electoral process.

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Latest Bills

Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 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 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
To direct the Federal Election Commission to establish a program under which participating States shall provide individuals with vouchers which may be used to make contributions to candidates for election for the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to establish a program to provide small dollar financing for candidates for election for the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8572June 11, 2024
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid.
Bill HR 8115May 17, 2024
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization Act of 2024
Bill HR 7529April 3, 2024
Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023
Bill HR 5813March 14, 2024
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
Bill HR 5380January 6, 2025
Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.
Bill HRES 966February 16, 2024
To condemn the rise in antisemitism, call on all Americans to combat antisemitism in the United States, and implement aspects of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
Bill HRES 907December 15, 2023
Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan.
Bill HRES 901July 9, 2024
Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.
Bill HRES 820December 15, 2023
Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
Bill HRES 793December 15, 2023