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Joseph P. Kennedy II

Joseph P. Kennedy II

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Joseph P. Kennedy II Congressional Service

Joseph P. Kennedy II is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Massachusetts. JOSEPH served as a House Representative for the state of Massachusetts and served a total of 6 terms in congress.

Joseph P. Kennedy II participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 205 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1916 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Joseph Kennedy generally supports policies aimed at reducing income inequality, increasing the minimum wage, and strengthening labor rights. He advocates for progressive taxation and investments in infrastructure to spur economic growth.


Agriculture

Liberal

Kennedy supports sustainable agriculture policies and increased assistance for small and family-owned farms. He emphasizes the importance of fair trade practices and addressing climate impacts on agriculture.


Immigration

Liberal

Kennedy advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for Dreamers. He opposes policies that prioritize strict enforcement and deportation.


Education

Liberal

Kennedy supports increased funding for public education, universal pre-kindergarten, and measures to make college more affordable. He advocates for reducing student debt and expanding access to vocational training.


Energy

Liberal

He supports a transition to renewable energy sources and increased investment in clean energy technology. Kennedy opposes policies that prioritize fossil fuel industries over environmental concerns.


Climate change

Liberal

Kennedy views climate change as an urgent issue and advocates for policies that reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability. He supports the Paris Agreement and similar international collaborations.


Healthcare

Liberal

Kennedy supports expanding access to healthcare through public options or Medicare expansion. He has criticized attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act and advocates for measures to lower drug prices.


Housing

Liberal

Kennedy promotes affordable housing initiatives and policies to combat homelessness. He supports federal investments in housing infrastructure and protections against housing discrimination.


Transportation

Liberal

Kennedy favors investments in modernizing infrastructure and expanding public transportation systems to promote accessibility and reduce environmental impact.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Kennedy emphasizes increasing support for veterans through improved healthcare services, mental health support, and reintegration programs. He advocates for holding the VA accountable to high standards.


Voting rights

Liberal

Kennedy strongly supports measures to expand voting access, protect voting rights, and ensure fair election processes. He opposes voter ID laws that may disenfranchise certain groups.

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Latest Bills

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 2026
To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs program of sexual trauma counseling for veterans and to improve certain Department of Veterans Affairs programs for women veterans.
Bill HR 2285January 19, 2023
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill HR 1133June 2, 2021