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.

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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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William J. Jefferson's Latest Votes

Congress 110 Vote 581 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toSeptember 10, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 426 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toJune 19, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 359 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toMay 22, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 16 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedJanuary 17, 2008
Congress 110 Vote 827 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toAugust 4, 2007

Latest Bills

To require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review any purchase or lease of real estate near a military installation or military airspace in the United States by a foreign person connected to or subsidized by the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2754April 19, 2025
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025
Bill S 1252April 19, 2025
A bill to withdraw certain Bureau of Land Management land from mineral development.
Bill S 1464April 19, 2025
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception for de minimis payments by third party settlement organizations.
Bill S 1425April 19, 2025
A bill to require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt.
Bill S 1444April 19, 2025
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General of the United States to report on certain funding shortfalls in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Bill HR 1823April 19, 2025
To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
Bill HR 1098April 19, 2025
Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025
Bill S 1137April 19, 2025
A bill to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes.
Bill S 1332April 19, 2025
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025
Bill HR 2379April 19, 2025
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