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Christopher J. Dodd

Christopher J. Dodd

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Christopher J. Dodd Congressional Service

Christopher J. Dodd is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Connecticut. CHRISTOPHER served as a Senator for the state of Connecticut and served a total of 15 terms in congress.

Christopher J. Dodd participated in over 55 voting sessions, sponsored over 1455 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 6015 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Christopher Dodd supported economic regulations aimed at increasing consumer protection and financial reform, exemplified by his co-authorship of the Dodd-Frank Act. He advocated for oversight on financial institutions to prevent future economic crises.


Agriculture

Centrist

Christopher Dodd supported farm subsidies and programs that provided assistance to farmers, while also emphasizing the importance of sustainable agricultural practices.


Immigration

Liberal

Christopher Dodd supported comprehensive immigration reform that included a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and improvements in border security.


Education

Liberal

Christopher Dodd advocated for increased federal funding for education, including early childhood education programs and measures to make higher education more affordable.


Energy

Liberal

Christopher Dodd supported investments in renewable energy and measures to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, as well as energy policies that aimed for innovation and sustainability.


Climate change

Liberal

Christopher Dodd recognized climate change as a critical issue and supported legislative efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental protection.


Healthcare

Liberal

Christopher Dodd was a proponent of expanding access to healthcare, supporting the Affordable Care Act and other measures designed to ensure coverage for more Americans.


Housing

Liberal

Christopher Dodd focused on consumer protections in housing, particularly through his work on the Dodd-Frank Act, which addressed issues related to mortgages and lending practices.


Transportation

Liberal

Christopher Dodd supported infrastructure development and public transportation improvements as part of economic recovery and sustainability efforts.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Christopher Dodd was generally supportive of measures to provide veterans with necessary healthcare and benefits, ensuring their well-being after service.


Voting rights

Liberal

Christopher Dodd supported legislation aimed at protecting and expanding voting rights, emphasizing access and eliminating barriers to voting.

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Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 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 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill S 3985March 11, 2026
A bill to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4007March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4042March 11, 2026
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of National Character Counts Week.
Bill SCONRES 78January 16, 2023
Martin Luther King, Jr. Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act of 2002
Bill S 565January 17, 2023
Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2002
Bill S 2246January 16, 2023
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel YANKEE.
Bill S 1261October 3, 2024
Limited Partnership Rollup Reform Act of 1993
Bill S 424February 2, 2024
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Bill S 2370December 15, 2023
A resolution to designate the week begining june 3, 2001, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".
Bill SRES 92January 16, 2023
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023
A resolution designating May 1, 2001, as "National Child Care Worthy Wage Day".
Bill SRES 79January 16, 2023
A resolution designating the week beginning May 13, 2001, as "National Biotechnology Week".
Bill SRES 75January 16, 2023