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Laphonza R. Butler

Laphonza R. Butler

1/3/2025, 6:12 PM

Laphonza R. Butler Congressional Service

Laphonza R. Butler is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of California. Laphonza served as a Senator for the state of California and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Laphonza R. Butler participated in over 409 voting sessions, sponsored over 33 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 333 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Laphonza Butler supports policies aimed at addressing income inequality, advocating for higher minimum wages and worker protections.


Agriculture

Liberal

She supports sustainable farming practices and policies that aid small and family-owned farms.


Immigration

Liberal

Butler advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, supporting pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Liberal

She emphasizes increased funding for public education and supports measures to make college more affordable.


Energy

Liberal

Butler supports the transition to renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

She advocates for strong policies to combat climate change, including reducing carbon emissions and investing in green technology.


Healthcare

Liberal

Butler supports expanding healthcare access and supports measures such as a public option or Medicare expansion.


Housing

Liberal

She supports affordable housing initiatives and policies to reduce homelessness.


Transportation

Liberal

Butler advocates for investment in public transportation infrastructure and sustainable transit solutions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

She supports increasing funding for veteran services and improving access to healthcare and job training for veterans.


Voting rights

Extremely liberal

Butler supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, opposing restrictive voting laws.

Contact Laphonza R. Butler

Phone Number

(202) 224-3841


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510


Zip Code

20510

Comments

Latest Bills

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1175April 17, 2026
Social Determinants for Moms Act
Bill S 4149April 17, 2026
FARM Stability Act
Bill S 4249April 17, 2026
Investing in All of America Act of 2025
Bill HR 2066April 17, 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Bill HJRES 140April 17, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 123April 17, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 116April 17, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 181April 17, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 183April 17, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 171April 17, 2026
A resolution expressing support for the Senate to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.
Bill SRES 598March 26, 2024
A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports.
Bill SRES 542March 7, 2024
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Bill SRES 448December 15, 2023
A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series.
Bill SRES 916December 20, 2024
A resolution relating to the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator for the State of South Dakota.
Bill SRES 902December 4, 2024
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Bill SRES 897December 13, 2024
A resolution honoring the life of James Ralph Sasser, former Senator for the State of Tennessee.
Bill SRES 888September 27, 2024