William Proxmire

William Proxmire

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

William Proxmire Congressional Service

William Proxmire is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Wisconsin. WILLIAM served as a Senator for the state of Wisconsin and served a total of 16 terms in congress.William Proxmire participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 602 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1139 individual bills.

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Economy

Conservative
William Proxmire was known for his fiscal conservatism and dedication to reducing government spending. He was a strong critic of wasteful spending and advocated for balanced budgets.

Agriculture

Centrist
Proxmire supported legislation that favored small farmers and promoted agricultural research. He often voted for subsidies to aid farmers during economic downturns.

Immigration

Centrist
Proxmire supported policies that balanced the needs of immigrants with national security concerns, advocating for controlled and fair immigration policies.

Education

Liberal
Proxmire believed in increasing funding for public education and supported federal programs aimed at improving educational standards.

Energy

Centrist
Proxmire was interested in promoting energy independence and supported research into alternative energy sources to reduce reliance on foreign oil.

Climate change

Centrist
While climate change was not a prominent issue during Proxmire's tenure, he supported efforts to address environmental concerns through scientific research.

Healthcare

Liberal
Proxmire backed initiatives to expand healthcare access and supported Medicare, advocating for government efficiency in healthcare spending.

Housing

Liberal
Proxmire worked on policies to make housing more affordable and accessible, especially for low-income families. He supported federal housing programs.

Transportation

Centrist
Proxmire supported infrastructure improvement efforts and funding transportation projects that were cost-effective and benefited public transit.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
Proxmire was a strong advocate for veterans, supporting benefits enhancements and improved healthcare services for former military personnel.

Voting rights

Liberal
Proxmire supported measures that protected and expanded voting rights, ensuring fair and accessible electoral processes.
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Latest Bills

Public Safety Free Speech Act
Bill S 1247April 17, 2025
People Over Parking Act of 2025
Bill HR 2710April 17, 2025
Safeguarding American Property Act of 2025
Bill HR 2708April 17, 2025
Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act
Bill HR 2717April 17, 2025
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Bill HR 2716April 17, 2025
Gold Star Family Education Parity Act
Bill HR 2720April 17, 2025
VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act
Bill HR 2722April 17, 2025
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025
Bill HR 2721April 17, 2025
Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025
Bill HR 2718April 17, 2025
Staff Sergeant John D. Martek Purple Heart Restoration Act
Bill HR 2719April 17, 2025