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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

National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Bill HR 309August 21, 2026
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025
Bill HR 2406August 21, 2026
No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
Bill HR 8476August 21, 2026
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Bill HR 6893August 21, 2026
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2827August 21, 2026
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Bill HR 3276August 21, 2026
To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.
Bill HR 4541August 20, 2026
Stop Insider Trading Act
Bill HR 7008August 20, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill HR 8800August 20, 2026
Main Street Capital Access Act
Bill HR 6955August 20, 2026
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