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Ted Weiss
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
LiberalTheodore 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
LiberalWeiss 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 liberalWeiss supported policies that favored easier pathways to citizenship and was known for advocating for immigrant rights, with an emphasis on compassion and integration.
Education
LiberalWeiss 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
LiberalTheodore Weiss supported alternative and renewable energy sources, advocating for reduced reliance on fossil fuels and increased investment in solar and wind energy.
Climate change
LiberalWeiss recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported strong environmental protections and international cooperation to reduce carbon emissions.
Healthcare
Extremely liberalWeiss supported universal healthcare access and was in favor of expanding Medicare and Medicaid to cover more people, emphasizing affordability and accessibility.
Housing
LiberalTheodore Weiss advocated for increased federal investment in affordable housing programs and supported rent control measures to address housing shortages.
Transportation
LiberalWeiss was in favor of investing in public transportation infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion and improve urban mobility, focusing on sustainability.
Veterans affairs
LiberalHe supported increased funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits, emphasizing the need for improved services and accommodations for veterans.
Voting rights
Extremely liberalTheodore Weiss strongly advocated for protecting and expanding voting rights, opposing measures that could restrict voter access and supporting reforms to increase voter participation.