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Laphonza R. Butler

Laphonza R. Butler

1/3/2025, 6:12 PM

Laphonza R. Butler Congressional Service

Laphonza R. Butler is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of California. Laphonza served as a Senator for the state of California and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Laphonza R. Butler participated in over 409 voting sessions, sponsored over 33 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 333 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Laphonza Butler supports policies aimed at addressing income inequality, advocating for higher minimum wages and worker protections.


Agriculture

Liberal

She supports sustainable farming practices and policies that aid small and family-owned farms.


Immigration

Liberal

Butler advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, supporting pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Liberal

She emphasizes increased funding for public education and supports measures to make college more affordable.


Energy

Liberal

Butler supports the transition to renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

She advocates for strong policies to combat climate change, including reducing carbon emissions and investing in green technology.


Healthcare

Liberal

Butler supports expanding healthcare access and supports measures such as a public option or Medicare expansion.


Housing

Liberal

She supports affordable housing initiatives and policies to reduce homelessness.


Transportation

Liberal

Butler advocates for investment in public transportation infrastructure and sustainable transit solutions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

She supports increasing funding for veteran services and improving access to healthcare and job training for veterans.


Voting rights

Extremely liberal

Butler supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, opposing restrictive voting laws.

Contact Laphonza R. Butler

Phone Number

(202) 224-3841


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510


Zip Code

20510

Comments

Latest Bills

Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Bill S 1319December 4, 2025
VetPAC Act of 2025
Bill S 787December 4, 2025
Claiming Age Clarity Act
Bill HR 5284December 4, 2025
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Bill HR 2159December 4, 2025
ARCA Act of 2025
Bill S 1591December 4, 2025
Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025
Bill S 610December 4, 2025
SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
Bill HR 4495December 4, 2025
Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act
Bill HR 4549December 4, 2025
HUD Transparency Act of 2025
Bill HR 225December 4, 2025
Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act
Bill HR 3174December 4, 2025
A resolution expressing support for the Senate to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.
Bill SRES 598March 26, 2024
A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.
Bill SRES 542March 7, 2024
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Bill SRES 448December 15, 2023
A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series.
Bill SRES 916December 20, 2024
A resolution relating to the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator for the State of South Dakota.
Bill SRES 902December 4, 2024
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Bill SRES 897December 13, 2024
A resolution honoring the life of James Ralph Sasser, former Senator for the State of Tennessee.
Bill SRES 888September 27, 2024
A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Bill SRES 857October 2, 2024