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Claiborne Pell
Claiborne Pell Congressional Service
Claiborne Pell is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Rhode Island. CLAIBORNE served as a Senator for the state of Rhode Island and served a total of 18 terms in congress.
Claiborne Pell participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 793 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3987 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
LiberalClaiborne Pell supported policies aimed at economic growth and development, including government investment in infrastructure and public services.
Agriculture
LiberalPell backed measures that favored sustainable farming practices and supported federal aid to farmers.
Immigration
LiberalPell was known for supporting humane immigration policies that included pathways to citizenship.
Education
LiberalPell was a strong advocate for education funding, famously establishing the Pell Grant program to increase access to higher education.
Energy
LiberalPell favored the development of renewable energy sources and policies to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Climate change
LiberalPell supported initiatives aimed at addressing climate change and environmental protection.
Healthcare
LiberalPell advocated for expanded access to healthcare and supported measures to make healthcare more affordable and comprehensive.
Housing
LiberalPell supported federal programs aimed at improving housing affordability and conditions for low-income families.
Transportation
LiberalPell endorsed investments in public transportation infrastructure and development to enhance connectivity and efficiency.
Veterans affairs
LiberalPell supported comprehensive benefits and programs for veterans, including healthcare and education services.
Voting rights
LiberalPell was a proponent of expanding voting rights and access, supporting measures to increase voter participation.