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Ruben Hinojosa

Ruben Hinojosa

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Ruben Hinojosa Congressional Service

Ruben Hinojosa is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. RUBEN served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 10 terms in congress.

Ruben Hinojosa participated in over 504 voting sessions, sponsored over 108 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3231 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Ruben Hinojosa focused on supporting small businesses and increasing access to capital for entrepreneurs. He advocated for economic policies that would benefit low and middle-income families.


Agriculture

Centrist

Hinojosa supported agricultural policies that aimed to benefit farmers in his district, emphasizing the importance of sustainable farming practices.


Immigration

Liberal

He was a proponent of comprehensive immigration reform, which included pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and improved border security.


Education

Liberal

Hinojosa prioritized increasing funding for public education and supported legislation to make college more affordable, particularly for minority and low-income students.


Energy

Centrist

He supported a balanced approach to energy policy, including investments in renewable energy while also considering the needs of traditional energy sectors.


Climate change

Liberal

Hinojosa recognized the importance of addressing climate change and backed measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in renewable energy.


Healthcare

Liberal

He supported the Affordable Care Act and efforts to expand healthcare access and affordability for all Americans.


Housing

Liberal

Hinojosa backed policies aimed at increasing affordable housing and supporting first-time homebuyers, particularly in underserved areas.


Transportation

Liberal

He supported infrastructure investment to improve transportation systems and enhance connectivity in underserved regions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Hinojosa advocated for increased funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits, emphasizing the need to support veterans' reintegration into civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

He supported measures to expand voting rights and access, including opposing laws perceived to suppress voter turnout.

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Latest Bills

Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
North American Development Bank General Capital Increase Authorization Act of 2016
Bill HR 4834January 11, 2023
Express Appeals Act
Bill HR 800January 11, 2023
Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Process Act
Bill HR 727January 11, 2023
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Bill HR 721January 11, 2023
To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Bill HR 702January 11, 2023
Rural Hospital Access Act of 2015
Bill HR 663January 11, 2023