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William J. Jefferson

William J. Jefferson

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

William J. Jefferson Congressional Service

William J. Jefferson is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Louisiana. WILLIAM served as a House Representative for the state of Louisiana and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

William J. Jefferson participated in over 65 voting sessions, sponsored over 124 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3861 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

William Jefferson supported policies aimed at economic development and job creation, including tax incentives for small businesses and investments in infrastructure.


Agriculture

Liberal

He advocated for increased support and subsidies for local farmers and sustainable farming practices to boost agricultural productivity.


Immigration

Centrist

William Jefferson backed comprehensive immigration reform, emphasizing a path to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants and strengthened border security.


Education

Liberal

He supported increased federal funding for public education, focusing on equal access to quality schooling and support for after-school programs.


Energy

Centrist

Jefferson promoted a balanced energy policy that included investment in renewable sources while maintaining domestic oil and gas production.


Climate change

Liberal

He recognized climate change as a significant issue and advocated for policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting green technology.


Healthcare

Liberal

William Jefferson supported expanding access to healthcare through public and private means, including improving Medicare and Medicaid services.


Housing

Liberal

He was in favor of increasing affordable housing initiatives and providing support to low-income families to access housing loans.


Transportation

Centrist

Jefferson advocated for investment in public transportation infrastructure and modernization of existing systems to enhance efficiency.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

He supported enhancing veterans' benefits, including healthcare services and job training programs to aid their transition to civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

William Jefferson was a proponent of expanding voting accessibility and protecting against voter suppression through legislative measures.

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Latest Bills

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1046February 10, 2026
Recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".
Bill HRES 1047February 10, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "American Heart Month".
Bill HRES 1043February 10, 2026
REAADI for Disasters Act
Bill HR 7029February 10, 2026
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the WISEWOMAN program.
Bill HR 7417February 10, 2026
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Bill S 3705February 10, 2026
To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration grant program to provide emergency relief to foster youth and improve pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7419February 10, 2026
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Bill HR 7120February 10, 2026
To amend title 36, United States Code, to provide that a national governing body shall have as an eligibility criteria related to participation in the Olympic Games, a requirement that an amateur athlete may only participate in events corresponding to the sex of such athlete, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7421February 10, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a portion of general business credit carryforwards to be transferred by certain taxpayers affected by federally declared disasters and other incidents.
Bill HR 7450February 10, 2026
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2001
Bill HR 755January 16, 2023
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001
Bill HR 665January 16, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023
Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
Bill HR 548January 16, 2023