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John H. Chafee

John H. Chafee

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

John H. Chafee Congressional Service

John H. Chafee is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Rhode Island. JOHN served as a Senator for the state of Rhode Island and served a total of 13 terms in congress.

John H. Chafee participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 846 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3076 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

John Chafee often supported policies favoring fiscal responsibility and tax reform, emphasizing balanced budgets and reducing the national debt.


Agriculture

Centrist

Chafee generally supported agricultural policies that included subsidies and support for sustainable farming practices to ensure food security.


Immigration

Centrist

John Chafee advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, while also supporting measures to strengthen border security.


Education

Liberal

He favored federal involvement in education to promote equal opportunities, supporting funding for public schools and educational reforms.


Energy

Liberal

Chafee supported initiatives for clean and renewable energy, advocating for a transition away from dependence on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Liberal

A strong proponent of environmental protection, Chafee supported policies to combat climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting international agreements.


Healthcare

Centrist

John Chafee backed efforts for healthcare reform that extended coverage, advocated for government involvement to ensure accessibility and affordability of healthcare.


Housing

Centrist

He supported affordable housing initiatives and government programs aimed at increasing home ownership and improving housing conditions.


Transportation

Centrist

Chafee supported investments in infrastructure and public transportation, advocating for modernization and expansion of transit systems.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

He endorsed measures to improve veterans' services, including healthcare and education benefits, emphasizing support for those who served.


Voting rights

Liberal

John Chafee was in favor of protecting voting rights and ensuring fair access to the ballot for all eligible citizens.

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Latest Bills

Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act
Bill HR 1343April 21, 2026
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate by condemning the handling of the 2019 Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint, calling for the Department of Justice to initiate an investigation and prosecution of the matter, and declaring the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump by the House of Representatives lacks legitimacy.
Bill SRES 682April 21, 2026
A resolution relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris.
Bill SRES 681April 21, 2026
A resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families.
Bill SRES 680April 21, 2026
A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agricultural research.
Bill S 4347April 21, 2026
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
Bill HR 1681April 21, 2026
Mystic Alerts Act
Bill HR 7022April 21, 2026
Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026
Bill HR 8266April 21, 2026
Student Athlete Act of 2026
Bill S 4177April 21, 2026
SAFE Act
Bill S 4280April 21, 2026
Estuaries and Clean Waters Act of 2000
Bill S 835October 3, 2024
Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000
Bill S 662October 3, 2024
Coastal Barrier Resources Reauthorization Act of 2000
Bill S 1752October 3, 2024
An original bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that certain species conservation reports shall continue to be submitted.
Bill S 1744October 3, 2024
An original bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that certain environmental reports shall continue to be required to be submitted.
Bill S 1731October 3, 2024
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill S 11February 2, 2024
Breast and Cervical Cancer Information Act of 1993
Bill S 1002June 2, 2021