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Paul S. Sarbanes

Paul S. Sarbanes

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Paul S. Sarbanes Congressional Service

Paul S. Sarbanes is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Maryland. PAUL served as a Senator for the state of Maryland and served a total of 15 terms in congress.

Paul S. Sarbanes participated in over 37 voting sessions, sponsored over 387 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4413 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported economic policies that focused on increasing regulation of large financial institutions and protecting consumers. He was involved in the creation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which aimed to enhance corporate accountability and protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting.


Agriculture

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes generally supported federal assistance programs for farmers and advocated for policies that protected family farms and promoted sustainable agricultural practices.


Immigration

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported comprehensive immigration reform, advocating for paths to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and emphasizing the importance of family reunification.


Education

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported increased federal funding for public education and emphasized the importance of access to higher education. He was an advocate for programs that provided educational opportunities for low-income families.


Energy

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes favored policies that promoted renewable energy development and supported measures to reduce dependency on foreign oil. He backed initiatives to improve energy efficiency and conservation.


Climate change

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes acknowledged the scientific consensus on climate change and supported legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He advocated for international cooperation on climate initiatives.


Healthcare

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported expanding access to healthcare services and defended government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. He backed initiatives to provide health coverage for uninsured children.


Housing

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes advocated for affordable housing initiatives and supported federal programs that aimed to assist low-income families in securing housing. He focused on policies to prevent housing discrimination.


Transportation

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported federal investment in public transportation infrastructure and emphasized the importance of mass transit systems in urban development and reducing traffic congestion.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported legislation aimed at improving services for veterans, including healthcare accessibility and educational benefits. He advocated for policies that addressed the needs of returning service members.


Voting rights

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes was a proponent of expanding and protecting voting rights, supporting measures that aimed to make voting more accessible and opposing restrictions that could disenfranchise voters.

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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
Predatory Lending Consumer Protection Act of 2002
Bill S 2438January 16, 2023
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 1999
Bill S 492October 3, 2024
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Bill S 2370December 15, 2023
A resolution to designate the week begining june 3, 2001, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".
Bill SRES 92January 16, 2023
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to preserve six day mail delivery.
Bill SRES 71January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the release of twenty-four United States military personnel currently being detained by the People's Republic of China.
Bill SRES 66January 16, 2023