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Laura Richardson
Laura Richardson Congressional Service
Laura Richardson is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of California. Laura served as a House Representative for the state of California and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
Laura Richardson participated in over 129 voting sessions, sponsored over 109 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1434 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
LiberalLaura Richardson has generally supported policies that aim to stimulate economic growth through government investment in infrastructure and job creation programs. She has also advocated for financial regulations to protect consumers.
Agriculture
LiberalRichardson has shown support for sustainable farming practices and advocates for increased government support for small and family-owned farms. She has also highlighted the importance of food security.
Immigration
LiberalRichardson has supported comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and has advocated for protecting the rights of immigrant families.
Education
LiberalRichardson is in favor of increasing federal funding for public education and has supported measures to make higher education more affordable through expanded student aid and grants.
Energy
LiberalRichardson has advocated for a transition to renewable energy sources and supports government incentives for clean energy development while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Climate change
LiberalShe acknowledges climate change as a major threat and supports policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, promoting renewable energy, and investing in sustainable infrastructure.
Healthcare
LiberalRichardson supports expanding access to healthcare and has favored policies that aim to strengthen and expand the Affordable Care Act, advocating for universal coverage.
Housing
LiberalRichardson has shown support for affordable housing initiatives and has emphasized the need for federal investment in public housing projects to address homelessness and housing insecurity.
Transportation
LiberalShe supports increased federal investment in public transportation infrastructure and advocates for modernizing transit systems to reduce congestion and emissions.
Veterans affairs
LiberalRichardson has advocated for improved healthcare and support services for veterans, emphasizing the need for better integration of veterans into the workforce.
Voting rights
LiberalRichardson strongly supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, including efforts to oppose voter ID laws and support for making election day a federal holiday.