Sylvester Turner

Sylvester Turner

3/5/2025, 4:51 PM

Sylvester Turner Congressional Service

Sylvester Turner is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. Sylvester served as a Senator for the state of Texas and served a total of 1 term in congress.Sylvester Turner participated in over 56 voting sessions, sponsored 2 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 49 individual bills.

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Phone Number
(202) 225-3816
State
DC
City
Washington
Address
1318 Longworth House Office Building
Zip Code
20515

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist
Sylvester Turner supports policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and investment in infrastructure to boost the local economy.

Agriculture

Liberal
Sylvester Turner advocates for supporting local farmers, sustainable agriculture practices, and access to fresh and healthy food for all residents.

Immigration

Centrist
Sylvester Turner believes in comprehensive immigration reform that provides a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and supports diversity and inclusion in the community.

Education

Liberal
Sylvester Turner prioritizes funding for public education, improving school infrastructure, and ensuring access to quality education for all students.

Energy

Liberal
Sylvester Turner supports transitioning to renewable energy sources, investing in clean energy technologies, and reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change.

Climate change

Liberal
Sylvester Turner recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change, implementing policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting sustainability in the city.

Healthcare

Liberal
Sylvester Turner advocates for expanding access to affordable healthcare, improving healthcare services for underserved communities, and addressing healthcare disparities.

Housing

Liberal
Sylvester Turner supports affordable housing initiatives, combating homelessness, and implementing policies to ensure safe and stable housing for all residents.

Transportation

Centrist
Sylvester Turner prioritizes investing in public transportation infrastructure, improving mobility options, and reducing traffic congestion in the city.

Veterans affairs

Centrist
Sylvester Turner is committed to supporting veterans, providing resources for veteran services, and ensuring veterans receive the care and benefits they deserve.

Voting rights

Liberal
Sylvester Turner advocates for protecting voting rights, expanding access to voting, and ensuring fair and secure elections for all eligible voters.
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Sylvester Turner's Latest Votes

Congress 119 Vote 9 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedJanuary 13, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 8 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedJanuary 13, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 7 - On Passage
PassedJanuary 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 6 - On Passage
PassedJanuary 7, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 57 - On Agreeing to the Resolution
PassedMarch 4, 2025

Latest Bills

Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 15, 2025, as "Sleep Awareness Week".
Bill HRES 235March 23, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
Bill HRES 238March 23, 2025
Expressing support for the goals of a "NICU Baby's Bill of Rights".
Bill HRES 236March 23, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of "Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month".
Bill HRES 234March 23, 2025
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
Bill HRES 239March 23, 2025
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
Bill HR 2259March 23, 2025
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2025
Bill HR 2240March 23, 2025
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures at the Department of Education.
Bill HRES 237March 23, 2025
Protect Social Security and Medicare Act
Bill HR 1950March 23, 2025
Delphi Retirees Pension Restoration Act
Bill HR 1895March 23, 2025
Due Process Continuity of Care Act
Bill HR 1510March 18, 2025
DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act
Bill HR 1034March 6, 2025
Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Bill HRES 94February 27, 2025
Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.
Bill HRES 48February 5, 2025
Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr.
Bill HRES 30February 4, 2025
Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution
Bill HRES 23February 7, 2025
Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 166March 22, 2025