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Russell D. Feingold

Russell D. Feingold

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Russell D. Feingold Congressional Service

Russell D. Feingold is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Wisconsin. RUSSELL served as a Senator for the state of Wisconsin and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

Russell D. Feingold participated in over 55 voting sessions, sponsored over 1173 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2657 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Russell Feingold has historically supported economic policies that focus on middle-class tax relief and increased regulation of financial institutions. He has opposed tax cuts for higher-income individuals and deregulation efforts.


Agriculture

Liberal

Feingold has generally supported measures that benefit family farms and sustainable agricultural practices. He has advocated for fair trade policies and assistance programs for small farmers.


Immigration

Liberal

Feingold has supported comprehensive immigration reform, which includes pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants alongside measures for enhanced border security.


Education

Liberal

Feingold has championed increased funding for public education and has opposed school vouchers. He emphasizes the importance of making higher education more affordable.


Energy

Liberal

Feingold has advocated for investment in renewable energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. He supports policies that promote clean energy innovation.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

Feingold acknowledges climate change as a significant issue and supports measures to combat it, such as emissions reduction and adherence to international climate agreements.


Healthcare

Liberal

Feingold is a supporter of universal healthcare. He has backed efforts to expand coverage and access, including support for the Affordable Care Act.


Housing

Liberal

Feingold has generally supported initiatives to provide affordable housing and measures that address homelessness. He favors policies that increase housing accessibility for low-income individuals.


Transportation

Liberal

Feingold has supported investments in public transportation infrastructure and improvements. He emphasizes the importance of sustainable and efficient transportation systems.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Feingold has advocated for comprehensive support for veterans, including access to healthcare, education, and job training programs.


Voting rights

Extremely liberal

Feingold has been a staunch supporter of expanding voting rights and opposes voter ID laws that he believes can suppress voter turnout.

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Latest Bills

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill HR 8800June 20, 2026
Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act
Bill HR 6028June 19, 2026
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4784June 19, 2026
Government Bailout Prevention Act
Bill S 4629June 19, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Bill S 4668June 19, 2026
NO FAKES Act of 2026
Bill S 4591June 19, 2026
Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026
Bill S 4730June 19, 2026
Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026
Bill S 4664June 19, 2026
Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Bill S 1146June 19, 2026
ORBITS Act of 2025
Bill S 1898June 19, 2026
HOPE for Africa Act of 1999
Bill S 1636March 12, 2024
Gaylord Nelson Apostle Islands Stewardship Act of 2000
Bill S 134October 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 designating May 1, 2001, as "National Child Care Worthy Wage Day".
Bill SRES 79January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to preserve six day mail delivery.
Bill SRES 71January 16, 2023