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Tom Lantos

Tom Lantos

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Tom Lantos Congressional Service

Tom Lantos is a retired United States Congressman for the state of California. TOM served as a House Representative for the state of California and served a total of 13 terms in congress.

Tom Lantos participated in over 62 voting sessions, sponsored over 360 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 6491 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Tom Lantos supported policies aimed at strengthening social safety nets and advocated for labor rights. He often endorsed measures for economic growth through investment in technology and infrastructure.


Agriculture

Liberal

Lantos supported measures that included federal assistance for farmers and enhanced agricultural research. He was generally favorable towards subsidies and programs that supported small and family farms.


Immigration

Liberal

Tom Lantos was a proponent of comprehensive immigration reform, supporting pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and advocating for humane treatment of asylum seekers.


Education

Liberal

Lantos supported increased federal funding for public schools and was an advocate for higher education accessibility, including measures to make college more affordable.


Energy

Liberal

Lantos backed initiatives for alternative energy investments and favored reducing reliance on fossil fuels through increased funding for renewable energy sources.


Climate change

Liberal

He acknowledged climate change as a significant issue and supported policies aimed at environmental protection and greenhouse gas reductions, including international cooperation efforts.


Healthcare

Liberal

Tom Lantos was a strong advocate for expanding access to healthcare, supporting measures to increase coverage through government programs like Medicare and Medicaid.


Housing

Liberal

Lantos supported federal housing assistance programs and advocated for policies that aimed to increase affordable housing availability.


Transportation

Liberal

He favored federal investment in public transportation infrastructure and supported legislation aimed at modernizing transportation systems.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Lantos was committed to improving veterans' services, advocating for increased funding for healthcare, and support programs for veterans and their families.


Voting rights

Liberal

He supported legislation to protect and expand voting rights, advocating for measures to increase voter accessibility and prevent discrimination.

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Latest Bills

RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 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 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Bill HR 8195April 18, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the continuous repression of freedoms within Iran and of individual human rights abuses, particularly with regard to women.
Bill HRES 504January 16, 2023
Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act of 2000
Bill HR 3632October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2001
Bill HR 755January 16, 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 60-month limitation period on the allowance of a deduction of interest on loans for higher education expenses.
Bill HR 686January 16, 2023
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001
Bill HR 665January 16, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023