Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

3/9/2025, 12:42 PM
Status
Active
State
Virginia
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$2,820,224.68
Date of Birth
1958-02-26
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
231 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-4024
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20510

Party History

2013
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2013
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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Timothy Kaine supports measures aimed at fostering economic growth, including investments in infrastructure and support for small businesses. He has advocated for raising the minimum wage and supports tax policies that benefit middle and low-income families.

Agriculture

Centrist
Kaine has supported agricultural policies that include assistance for family farms and measures that promote sustainable farming practices. He has backed legislation to improve access to financial services for farmers and expand agricultural exports.

Immigration

Liberal
Kaine supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and measures to secure the U.S. borders. He has advocated for the protection of DACA recipients.

Education

Liberal
Kaine advocates for increased funding for public education and supports initiatives to make college more affordable, including reducing student loan interest rates and expanding Pell Grants.

Energy

Centrist
Kaine supports an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy that includes both renewable energy sources and responsible fossil fuel production. He emphasizes balanced energy policies that cater to environmental and economic needs.

Climate change

Liberal
Kaine acknowledges climate change as a critical issue and supports policies for reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources. He has backed the U.S. rejoining international climate agreements.

Healthcare

Liberal
Kaine is a proponent of the Affordable Care Act and supports efforts to expand healthcare access. He advocates for policies that aim to reduce prescription drug costs and improve public health services.

Housing

Liberal
Kaine has supported policies to increase affordable housing and has advocated for measures to combat housing discrimination. He emphasizes the need for federal assistance to address housing shortages and homelessness.

Transportation

Centrist
Kaine supports investment in infrastructure improvements, including public transit systems and highway maintenance. He emphasizes the importance of modernizing the transportation infrastructure to bolster economic growth.

Veterans affairs

Centrist
Kaine advocates for reforms in the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve services for veterans. He supports increased funding for veteran healthcare and programs focused on education and job training for veterans.

Voting rights

Liberal
Kaine supports measures to expand and protect voting rights, including opposition to laws that he believes suppress voter turnout. He has backed legislation to make voting more accessible and secure.

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