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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

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 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