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Lane Evans

Lane Evans

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Lane Evans Congressional Service

Lane Evans is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. LANE served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 12 terms in congress.

Lane Evans participated in over 36 voting sessions, sponsored over 212 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 6875 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Lane Evans generally supported policies that aimed at economic fairness, worker rights, and opposed large tax cuts that mainly benefited the wealthy. He backed initiatives to promote job growth through infrastructure investment and supported measures to protect American manufacturing jobs.


Agriculture

Liberal

Evans advocated for family farms and often supported legislation aimed at providing subsidies and assistance to small and medium-sized farms. He was generally in favor of policies that aimed to stabilize farm income and support sustainable agricultural practices.


Immigration

Liberal

Evans supported comprehensive immigration reform, which included pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and strengthening border security. He generally favored policies that balanced enforcement with humanitarian considerations.


Education

Liberal

Evans supported increased funding for public education, advocating for measures that aimed to improve access to quality education for all students. He backed federal assistance programs to support low-income and special needs students.


Energy

Liberal

Lane Evans was known for supporting efforts to promote clean and renewable energy sources. He favored policies that aimed to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and supported research and development in alternative energy.


Climate change

Liberal

Evans recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported international agreements and domestic policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental conservation.


Healthcare

Liberal

Evans was a proponent of expanding access to healthcare and supported measures to increase government involvement in the healthcare system. He backed legislation aimed at improving Medicare and Medicaid services.


Housing

Liberal

Evans supported affordable housing initiatives and backed federal programs aimed at alleviating homelessness and increasing the availability of low-income housing. He generally favored policies that aimed to assist urban development and community renewal.


Transportation

Liberal

He supported investments in public transportation and infrastructure improvements. Evans generally favored federal funding for modernization and expansion of public transit systems as well as highway and bridge maintenance.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Evans, being a veteran himself, strongly advocated for veterans' rights. He supported increased funding for Veterans Affairs and backed measures to improve healthcare and benefits for veterans.


Voting rights

Liberal

Lane Evans supported measures aimed at expanding voting rights and access. He opposed voter ID laws that could potentially disenfranchise certain groups and backed efforts to make voter registration easier and more accessible.

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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
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
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001
Bill HR 665January 16, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023