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Rush Holt

Rush Holt

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Rush Holt Congressional Service

Rush Holt is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Jersey. RUSH served as a House Representative for the state of New Jersey and served a total of 8 terms in congress.

Rush Holt participated in over 455 voting sessions, sponsored over 343 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3911 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Rush Holt has generally supported policies that aim to strengthen the economic security of middle-class families and promote job growth. He has favored investments in renewable energy and education as means to stimulate economic development.


Agriculture

Liberal

Rush Holt has advocated for sustainable agricultural practices and has supported legislation that aids small farmers. He has shown interest in ensuring environmental protections in agricultural policies.


Immigration

Liberal

Holt has supported comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, believing in balancing security with human rights.


Education

Liberal

Rush Holt has been a strong advocate for improving public education and increasing federal funding to support educational initiatives and research.


Energy

Liberal

Holt has been a proponent of transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. He supports federal investment in clean energy technology.


Climate change

Liberal

Holt has consistently recognized climate change as a significant threat and has advocated for policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment.


Healthcare

Liberal

Rush Holt supported the Affordable Care Act and has advocated for expanding access to affordable healthcare for all citizens.


Housing

Liberal

Holt has supported federal programs aimed at increasing affordable housing availability and addressing homelessness.


Transportation

Liberal

He has favored investments in public transportation infrastructure to promote sustainable transit solutions and reduce carbon emissions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Holt has supported measures that aim to improve the healthcare and benefits provided to veterans, including increased funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs.


Voting rights

Liberal

Rush Holt has been a strong advocate for protecting and expanding voting rights. He has supported measures to make voting more accessible and transparent.

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Latest Bills

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill S 4784August 24, 2026
A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Bill S 2677August 24, 2026
READ Act
Bill S 4689August 24, 2026
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Bill HR 309August 21, 2026
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025
Bill HR 2406August 21, 2026
No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
Bill HR 8476August 21, 2026
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Bill HR 6893August 21, 2026
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2827August 21, 2026
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Bill HR 3276August 21, 2026
To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.
Bill HR 4541August 20, 2026
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2013
Bill HR 1033March 14, 2024
RARE Act of 2013
Bill HR 981March 14, 2024
ABLE Act of 2014
Bill HR 647March 14, 2024
Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014
Bill HR 594March 14, 2024
To amend the Federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to reflect the service of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Bill HR 5441March 14, 2024
Helium Stewardship Act of 2013
Bill HR 527March 14, 2024