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Paul S. Sarbanes

Paul S. Sarbanes

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Paul S. Sarbanes Congressional Service

Paul S. Sarbanes is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Maryland. PAUL served as a Senator for the state of Maryland and served a total of 15 terms in congress.

Paul S. Sarbanes participated in over 37 voting sessions, sponsored over 387 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4413 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported economic policies that focused on increasing regulation of large financial institutions and protecting consumers. He was involved in the creation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which aimed to enhance corporate accountability and protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting.


Agriculture

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes generally supported federal assistance programs for farmers and advocated for policies that protected family farms and promoted sustainable agricultural practices.


Immigration

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported comprehensive immigration reform, advocating for paths to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and emphasizing the importance of family reunification.


Education

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported increased federal funding for public education and emphasized the importance of access to higher education. He was an advocate for programs that provided educational opportunities for low-income families.


Energy

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes favored policies that promoted renewable energy development and supported measures to reduce dependency on foreign oil. He backed initiatives to improve energy efficiency and conservation.


Climate change

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes acknowledged the scientific consensus on climate change and supported legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He advocated for international cooperation on climate initiatives.


Healthcare

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported expanding access to healthcare services and defended government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. He backed initiatives to provide health coverage for uninsured children.


Housing

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes advocated for affordable housing initiatives and supported federal programs that aimed to assist low-income families in securing housing. He focused on policies to prevent housing discrimination.


Transportation

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported federal investment in public transportation infrastructure and emphasized the importance of mass transit systems in urban development and reducing traffic congestion.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes supported legislation aimed at improving services for veterans, including healthcare accessibility and educational benefits. He advocated for policies that addressed the needs of returning service members.


Voting rights

Liberal

Paul Sarbanes was a proponent of expanding and protecting voting rights, supporting measures that aimed to make voting more accessible and opposing restrictions that could disenfranchise voters.

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Latest Bills

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 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
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
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
Predatory Lending Consumer Protection Act of 2002
Bill S 2438January 16, 2023
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 1999
Bill S 492October 3, 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 expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to preserve six day mail delivery.
Bill SRES 71January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the release of twenty-four United States military personnel currently being detained by the People's Republic of China.
Bill SRES 66January 16, 2023