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Ken Bentsen

Ken Bentsen

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Ken Bentsen Congressional Service

Ken Bentsen is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. KEN served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 4 terms in congress.

Ken Bentsen participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 43 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 939 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Ken Bentsen supports policies aimed at economic growth through infrastructure investment and tax reforms that benefit middle-income earners.

Agriculture

Centrist

Ken Bentsen advocates for federal support to farmers, including subsidies and tax incentives, to ensure agricultural stability.

Immigration

Liberal

Ken Bentsen supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Liberal

Ken Bentsen favors increased federal funding for public education and the expansion of access to higher education through grants and loans.

Energy

Liberal

Ken Bentsen supports the development of renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Liberal

Ken Bentsen advocates for strong environmental regulations to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions.

Healthcare

Liberal

Ken Bentsen supports expanding access to healthcare through public programs and upholding protections for pre-existing conditions.

Housing

Liberal

Ken Bentsen advocates for federal initiatives to increase affordable housing availability and support for low-income families.

Transportation

Liberal

Ken Bentsen supports significant investment in public transportation infrastructure to enhance accessibility.

Veterans affairs

Liberal

Ken Bentsen favors increasing funding for veterans' healthcare services and improving support systems for veterans.

Voting rights

Liberal

Ken Bentsen supports measures to expand voting rights and access, including early voting and same-day registration.

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Latest Bills

Save Our Shrimpers Act
Bill HR 2071May 14, 2026
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
Bill HR 2853May 14, 2026
Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act
Bill HR 3174May 14, 2026
Advancing the Mentor-Protégé Program for Small Financial Institutions Act
Bill HR 3709May 14, 2026
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
Bill SRES 526May 14, 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 "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions".
Bill SJRES 128May 14, 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 "The Fair Credit Reporting Act's Limited Preemption of State Laws".
Bill SJRES 129May 14, 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 "Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure".
Bill SJRES 127May 14, 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 "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Use of Digital User Accounts to Access Buy Now, Pay Later Loans".
Bill SJRES 134May 14, 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 "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F); Time-Barred Debt".
Bill SJRES 126May 14, 2026
To amend title 4, United States Code, to add the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed.
Bill HR 576October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2001
Bill HR 755January 16, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023
Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
Bill HR 548January 16, 2023
Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2002
Bill HR 4888January 16, 2023