DemocratHouse · Texas District 9

Jack Brooks

1953 first electedLeft office 199542 years servedBorn 1922M

Issues

Based on bills Jack Brooks sponsored or cosponsored in Congress, grouped by policy area. This reflects legislative activity, not a survey of personal opinions.

Government Operations and Politics

International Affairs

Cosponsored 7

A joint resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to the North Atlantic Alliance. ↗
A concurrent resolution relating to the situation in Poland. ↗

Arts, Culture, Religion

Cosponsored 7

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating September 18, 1980, as "Constantino Brumidi Day". ↗
A joint resolution designating the "square dance" as the national folk dance of the United States of America. ↗

Water Resources Development

Cosponsored 6

A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 5, 1980, as "National Port Week", and for other purposes. ↗
A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President of the United States to issue a proclamation designating the seven calendar days beginning October 7, 1979, as "National Port Week". ↗

Congress

Social Welfare

Cosponsored 5

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of September 16 through 22, 1979, as "National Meals on Wheels Week". ↗
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to taxing Social Security benefits. ↗