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Mervyn M. Dymally

Mervyn M. Dymally

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Mervyn M. Dymally Congressional Service

Mervyn M. Dymally is a retired United States Congressman for the state of California. MERVYN served as a House Representative for the state of California and served a total of 5 terms in congress.

Mervyn M. Dymally participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 207 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3237 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Mervyn Dymally supported economic policies aimed at improving employment rates and advocated for increased government intervention to support economic growth, particularly emphasizing assistance for disadvantaged communities.


Agriculture

Liberal

Dymally focused on supporting agricultural workers' rights and improving working conditions, particularly for migrant and minority laborers, while also advocating for sustainable agricultural practices.


Immigration

Liberal

Dymally was an advocate for immigrant rights, supporting policies that provided pathways to citizenship and protections for undocumented immigrants, with an emphasis on family reunification.


Education

Liberal

He promoted increased funding for public education and advocated for policies that aimed to reduce educational disparities, focusing on improving access for underprivileged students.


Energy

Liberal

Dymally supported energy policies focused on achieving energy independence and investing in renewable energy sources to diversify the energy portfolio.


Climate change

Liberal

He recognized the importance of addressing climate change and advocated for initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.


Healthcare

Liberal

Dymally was a strong proponent of healthcare reform aimed at achieving universal coverage and improving access to quality medical care for all individuals, particularly underserved communities.


Housing

Liberal

He supported policies aimed at increasing affordable housing options and advocated for government involvement in addressing homelessness and housing discrimination.


Transportation

Liberal

Dymally favored improving and expanding public transportation systems to increase accessibility and reduce urban congestion, with an emphasis on sustainable transportation solutions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

He advocated for improved services and benefits for veterans, focusing on healthcare, mental health support, and reintegration programs for service members returning to civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

Dymally was a firm supporter of expanding voting rights and reducing barriers to voting, advocating for legislation to enhance accessibility and prevent disenfranchisement.

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Latest Bills

Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Bill HR 8464June 5, 2026
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026