Wright Patman

Wright Patman

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Wright Patman Congressional Service

Wright Patman is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. WRIGHT served as a Senator for the state of Texas and served a total of 1 term in congress.Wright Patman participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 142 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 76 individual bills.

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Liberal
Wright Patman was a strong advocate for measures to prevent economic monopolies and supported regulations to limit large corporate power. He championed legislation to benefit small businesses and favored expansive fiscal policies to support economic growth and employment.

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Liberal
Patman backed policies that supported rural and agricultural development, advocating for government intervention to stabilize prices and support family farms against larger agricultural conglomerates.

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Centrist
Specific stances on immigration are not widely documented, but general perspectives on economic policies reflect support for measures benefiting U.S. workers and economic structures.

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Liberal
Patman supported investment in public education as a means to promote economic opportunity and social mobility, advocating for federal funding to assist local school systems.

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Liberal
While direct stances on specific modern energy policies are sparse, Patman's focus on regulation and oversight of powerful sectors suggests support for controlled development and oversight in the energy sector.

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Centrist
Direct stances on climate change are not documented, as the issue was not prominent during Patman's tenure. However, his regulatory approach to industry might align with environmentally conscious policies.

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Liberal
Patman supported New Deal policies, which included broader access to healthcare resources, reflecting a stance favoring increased government involvement in healthcare to support public welfare.

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Liberal
Supported policies aimed at expanding access to housing credit and assistance, advocating for federal involvement to help provide affordable housing solutions for low and middle-income families.

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Liberal
While specific transportation policies are less documented, Patman's overall economic approach suggests support for public infrastructure investment to enhance economic development.

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Liberal
Patman strongly advocated for veterans, supporting legislation to provide better benefits and services for veterans returning from service, including education, healthcare, and housing assistance.

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Liberal
Patman supported legislation that aimed to expand and protect voting rights, ensuring broader access to the democratic process for all citizens.
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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