Barbara Mikulski supported policies promoting job creation through infrastructure investment and innovation incentives. She advocated for measures to protect workers and improve wages.
Agriculture
Liberal
Mikulski backed legislation beneficial to family farmers and sustainable agricultural practices, emphasizing the importance of food safety and conserving rural environments.
Immigration
Liberal
She supported comprehensive immigration reform, which included pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and stronger border security measures.
Education
Liberal
Mikulski favored increased federal funding for education, supporting efforts to make college more affordable and improve public education systems.
Energy
Liberal
She advocated for a balanced approach to energy, supporting clean energy development while also recognizing the need for traditional energy resources in transition.
Climate change
Liberal
Mikulski consistently supported measures to combat climate change through reducing carbon emissions and investing in renewable energy sources.
Healthcare
Liberal
She was a strong proponent of the Affordable Care Act and worked to expand access to healthcare services, emphasizing preventive care and women's health issues.
Housing
Liberal
Mikulski supported initiatives to increase affordable housing opportunities and protect consumers from predatory lending practices in the housing market.
Transportation
Liberal
She advocated for enhancing public transportation systems and increasing federal investment in infrastructure to improve national transit networks.
Veterans affairs
Liberal
Mikulski prioritized veterans’ services improvements, including access to healthcare, education benefits, and job training opportunities for veterans.
Voting rights
Liberal
She was a strong advocate for protecting and expanding voting rights, supporting measures to make voting more accessible and opposing voter ID laws that could suppress turnout.