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William S. Cohen

William S. Cohen

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

William S. Cohen Congressional Service

William S. Cohen is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Maine. WILLIAM served as a Senator for the state of Maine and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

William S. Cohen participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 558 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2954 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

William Cohen, a former Republican senator, supported free trade agreements and fiscal conservatism, advocating for policies that encourage economic growth and reduce government spending.


Agriculture

Centrist

William Cohen generally supported policies that benefited agricultural trade and aimed at maintaining a balance between agricultural production and environmental regulation.


Immigration

Centrist

William Cohen maintained a moderate position on immigration, supporting some measures for border security while also recognizing the need for immigration reform.


Education

Centrist

Cohen supported efforts to improve education standards and accountability, advocating for federal support in education while respecting state control over education systems.


Energy

Centrist

Cohen supported diversified energy policies, including the development of domestic energy resources and investment in technological innovation.


Climate change

Centrist

William Cohen acknowledged the importance of addressing climate change, supporting policies that encourage environmental responsibility while considering economic impacts.


Healthcare

Conservative

Cohen was generally supportive of market-based healthcare reforms, emphasizing the need to control costs and improve efficiency in the healthcare system.


Housing

Centrist

Cohen advocated for policies that support affordable housing development and addressed the need for investment in housing infrastructure.


Transportation

Centrist

Cohen supported infrastructure improvements and investment in modernization of transportation systems to enhance economic growth and connectivity.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

William Cohen prioritized veterans' benefits and services, advocating for policies that ensure adequate support and healthcare for veterans.


Voting rights

Centrist

Cohen supported measures aimed at ensuring fair and accessible voting processes, aligning with steps to protect electoral integrity.

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Latest Bills

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Bill SCONRES 28March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Cameroon's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act 1961.
Bill SRES 637March 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 resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 635March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 634March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 633March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 632March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uzbekistan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 631March 11, 2026
A resolution honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing condolences to their families.
Bill SRES 630March 11, 2026
Respect for Local Communities Act
Bill HR 7652March 11, 2026
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill S 11February 2, 2024