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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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Rush Holt's Latest Votes

Congress 113 Vote 98 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedMarch 5, 2014
Congress 113 Vote 97 - On Passage
PassedMarch 5, 2014
Congress 113 Vote 96 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
FailedMarch 5, 2014
Congress 113 Vote 95 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedMarch 5, 2014
Congress 113 Vote 90 - On Passage
PassedFebruary 28, 2014

Latest Bills

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1175April 20, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
Bill HRES 1174April 20, 2026
ESA Amendments Act of 2025
Bill HR 1897April 20, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Discrimination on the Bases of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity".
Bill SJRES 166April 20, 2026
To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
Bill HR 4463April 20, 2026
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
Bill S 4123April 20, 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 20, 2026
Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.
Bill HRES 1182April 20, 2026
Cyber Ready Workforce Act
Bill S 4263April 20, 2026
Cyber Ready Workforce Act
Bill HR 8110April 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