DemocratHouse · Minnesota District 8
Oberstar, James L.
1975 first electedLeft office 201136 years servedBorn 1934M
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Based on bills Oberstar, James L. sponsored or cosponsored in Congress, grouped by policy area. This reflects legislative activity, not a survey of personal opinions.
International Affairs
Sponsored 1 · Cosponsored 20Labor and Employment
Sponsored 9 · Cosponsored 6- A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to eliminate the limitation of "years of service" credit for military service to wartime service. ↗
- A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to repeal the provision which permits States to prohibit agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment. ↗
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Sponsored 1 · Cosponsored 8Taxation
Sponsored 7 · Cosponsored 1- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow individuals a deduction for certain expenses paid or incurred in connection with the adoption of a child. ↗
- A bill to amend section 43 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a handicapped person who maintains a household to be eligible for the earned income credit provided under such section. ↗
Government Operations and Politics
Sponsored 4 · Cosponsored 4Sports and Recreation
Sponsored 2 · Cosponsored 4Arts, Culture, Religion
Sponsored 1 · Cosponsored 5Election History
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