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Peter W. Rodino Jr.

Peter W. Rodino Jr.

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Peter W. Rodino Jr. Congressional Service

Peter W. Rodino Jr. is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Jersey. PETER served as a House Representative for the state of New Jersey and served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Peter W. Rodino Jr. participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 638 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2629 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

As the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Peter Rodino was involved in legislative efforts that focused on maintaining economic stability and promoting fair trade practices.


Agriculture

Centrist

Peter Rodino's record on agriculture was limited, but he generally supported policies that benefited urban areas, reflecting his constituency's needs.


Immigration

Liberal

Rodino advocated for comprehensive immigration reforms that balanced strict border controls with pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Liberal

Rodino supported federal investment in public education and measures that aimed to reduce educational inequalities.


Energy

Centrist

Rodino's legislative focus was less on energy; however, he supported efforts that aimed to modernize infrastructure, which included energy components.


Climate change

Centrist

Climate change was not a prominent issue during his tenure, and no specific position was detailed, though he supported environmental protections broadly.


Healthcare

Liberal

Rodino backed healthcare reforms that sought to expand access while maintaining support for existing public health systems.


Housing

Liberal

He supported federal initiatives aimed at urban development and increasing affordable housing options, particularly in underserved communities.


Transportation

Centrist

Rodino advocated for infrastructure investment, emphasizing improvements in mass transit systems to support urban areas.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Rodino supported policies that provided assistance and improved services for veterans, focusing on their reintegration into civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

He was a strong advocate for voting rights, pushing for legislation that eliminated discriminatory practices and ensured equal access to the polls.

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Latest Bills

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8469May 16, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8845May 16, 2026
LIFT Act
Bill HR 8864May 16, 2026
Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act
Bill HR 8859May 16, 2026
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
Bill HR 8863May 16, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
Bill HRES 1295May 16, 2026
To amend title 18, United States, to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8843May 16, 2026
CRUISE Act
Bill HR 7083May 16, 2026
To allow Americans to sue federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights and election law.
Bill HR 8858May 16, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Charter Schools Week", to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
Bill HRES 1298May 16, 2026
Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1985
Bill HR 5468July 3, 2024
Victims of Crime Act of 1979
Bill HR 4257July 3, 2024
Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
Bill HR 11315March 6, 2024
Resolution providing appropriate power to the Committee on the Judiciary to conduct an investigation of whether sufficient grounds exist to impeach Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States.
Bill HRES 803July 4, 2024
Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988
Bill HR 4445March 5, 2024