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Roland  Burris

Roland Burris

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Roland Burris Congressional Service

Roland Burris is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. Roland served as a Senator for the state of Illinois and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Roland Burris participated in over 12 voting sessions, sponsored over 60 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 357 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Roland Burris generally supported policies aimed at economic stimulus and job creation, advocating for measures that assist in economic growth and recovery.


Agriculture

Liberal

Burris endorsed the support of agricultural development and subsidies for farmers, particularly focusing on measures that benefit small and medium-sized farms.


Immigration

Liberal

He supported comprehensive immigration reform, emphasizing pathways to citizenship and humane treatment of immigrants.


Education

Liberal

Burris advocated for increased funding for public education and supported policies aimed at improving access to higher education.


Energy

Liberal

He supported the expansion of renewable energy resources and advocated for measures to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Liberal

Burris recognized climate change as a significant issue and supported legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions and environmental protection.


Healthcare

Liberal

He backed healthcare reform efforts aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare, including support for the Affordable Care Act.


Housing

Liberal

Burris favored policies that aimed to increase affordable housing options and address homelessness with targeted assistance programs.


Transportation

Liberal

He supported infrastructure investments to improve public transportation systems and expand transit options to reduce congestion.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Burris advocated for increased funding for veterans' benefits and programs aimed at supporting veterans' healthcare and employment.


Voting rights

Liberal

He supported measures to protect and expand voting rights, emphasizing the need to make voting more accessible for all citizens.

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Latest Bills

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Bill SCONRES 28March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Cameroon's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act 1961.
Bill SRES 637March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 635March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 634March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 633March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 632March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uzbekistan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 631March 11, 2026
A resolution honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing condolences to their families.
Bill SRES 630March 11, 2026
Respect for Local Communities Act
Bill HR 7652March 11, 2026