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Ted Weiss

Ted Weiss

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Ted Weiss Congressional Service

Ted Weiss is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New York. THEODORE served as a House Representative for the state of New York and served a total of 6 terms in congress.

Ted Weiss participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 316 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4367 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Theodore Weiss was known for supporting increased federal spending on social programs and infrastructure to stimulate economic growth. He opposed large tax cuts for the wealthy and supported progressive taxation.


Agriculture

Liberal

Weiss generally favored subsidies for small farms and supported environmental regulations to ensure sustainable farming practices. He was not a prominent voice on major agricultural reform.


Immigration

Extremely liberal

Weiss supported policies that favored easier pathways to citizenship and was known for advocating for immigrant rights, with an emphasis on compassion and integration.


Education

Liberal

Weiss was a strong advocate for increased federal funding for public education and supported policies aimed at equal access to quality education for all students.


Energy

Liberal

Theodore Weiss supported alternative and renewable energy sources, advocating for reduced reliance on fossil fuels and increased investment in solar and wind energy.


Climate change

Liberal

Weiss recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported strong environmental protections and international cooperation to reduce carbon emissions.


Healthcare

Extremely liberal

Weiss supported universal healthcare access and was in favor of expanding Medicare and Medicaid to cover more people, emphasizing affordability and accessibility.


Housing

Liberal

Theodore Weiss advocated for increased federal investment in affordable housing programs and supported rent control measures to address housing shortages.


Transportation

Liberal

Weiss was in favor of investing in public transportation infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion and improve urban mobility, focusing on sustainability.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

He supported increased funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits, emphasizing the need for improved services and accommodations for veterans.


Voting rights

Extremely liberal

Theodore Weiss strongly advocated for protecting and expanding voting rights, opposing measures that could restrict voter access and supporting reforms to increase voter participation.

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Latest Bills

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Bill S 836March 6, 2026
Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act
Bill S 2074March 6, 2026
Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
Bill HR 3903March 6, 2026
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
Bill S 3851March 6, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Bill SJRES 107March 6, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 6, 2026
A bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to forced organ harvesting within the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4009March 6, 2026
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the prohibition on the possession of firearms and ammunition by certain aliens shall apply with respect to the use of firearms and ammunition by government entities.
Bill S 3909March 6, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 116March 6, 2026
A bill to authorize a grant program for the development and implementation of housing supply and affordability plans, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4020March 6, 2026
Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988
Bill HR 4445March 5, 2024