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Louis Stokes
Louis Stokes Congressional Service
Louis Stokes is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Ohio. LOUIS served as a House Representative for the state of Ohio and served a total of 8 terms in congress.
Louis Stokes participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 179 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4525 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Louis Stokes advocated for increased federal investment in urban development and job creation to boost economic opportunities in underserved communities.
Stokes focused less on agriculture itself, instead addressing related economic impacts on urban communities via education and job programs.
Stokes supported policies that aimed to provide fair and humane treatment to immigrants, including pathways to citizenship.
Stokes was an advocate for equitable education funding and programs aimed at improving education access for minorities and low-income students.
His policy focus included supporting energy programs that aligned with economic development, though specific views on energy types are less documented.
Climate change was not a prominent issue during his tenure, but his general support for environmental protection suggests a proactive stance.
Stokes was a proponent of expanding healthcare access and improving medical care in underserved and minority communities.
Stokes worked to improve public housing and increase the availability of affordable housing options for low-income residents.
While specific transportation policies are less documented, he generally supported infrastructure improvements benefiting urban areas.
Stokes advocated for better veteran support services, focusing on healthcare and reintegration into civilian life.
Stokes was a strong proponent of voting rights, advocating for measures that increased accessibility and reduced discrimination in the electoral process.