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Luis V. Gutierrez
Luis V. Gutierrez Congressional Service
Luis V. Gutierrez is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. LUIS served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 13 terms in congress.
Luis V. Gutierrez participated in over 509 voting sessions, sponsored over 188 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 5184 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
LiberalLuis Gutierrez has generally supported policies aimed at increasing economic opportunities for underrepresented communities and has favored progressive taxation and government intervention to reduce income inequality.
Agriculture
LiberalGutierrez has not made agriculture a major focus of his legislative career, but he has supported initiatives that promote sustainable farming practices and assistance for small and minority-owned farms.
Immigration
Extremely liberalA strong advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, Gutierrez has been a vocal supporter of pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for DREAMers.
Education
LiberalGutierrez has supported increasing funding for public schools, making college more affordable, and investing in early childhood education, emphasizing the importance of education as a means of social mobility.
Energy
LiberalGutierrez has favored investments in renewable energy sources and has supported measures to reduce reliance on fossil fuels to address environmental concerns.
Climate change
LiberalHe has recognized climate change as a significant global challenge and has advocated for strong regulatory measures to reduce carbon emissions and invest in clean energy solutions.
Healthcare
LiberalGutierrez has supported the expansion of healthcare coverage and has been in favor of policies aimed at reducing healthcare costs while ensuring quality and accessibility of care.
Housing
LiberalHe has supported policies that aim to increase affordable housing availability and has worked to address housing discrimination and assistance for low-income families.
Transportation
LiberalGutierrez has supported investments in public transportation infrastructure, seeing it as key to urban development and reducing traffic congestion.
Veterans affairs
LiberalWhile not a primary focus, Gutierrez has supported efforts to improve veterans' healthcare and access to benefits, recognizing the importance of honoring veterans' service.
Voting rights
Extremely liberalGutierrez has strongly advocated for protecting and expanding voting rights, opposing voter ID laws and supporting measures to increase voter access and participation.