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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

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase.
Bill HR 7391February 11, 2026
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize certain water infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7476February 11, 2026
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a monthly report on the status of all projects and activities funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7461February 11, 2026
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Bill HRES 1048February 11, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain distributions from long-term qualified tuition programs for first home purchases, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7468February 11, 2026
To authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly permit a biologically male student athlete to compete in an athletic competition intended exclusively for female student athletes, resulting in harm.
Bill HR 7368February 11, 2026
ROUTE Act
Bill HR 6642February 11, 2026
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.
Bill HR 7463February 11, 2026
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.
Bill HRES 1051February 11, 2026
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Bill HR 6392February 11, 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