Years in Office
12
Bills Sponsored
542
Bills Co-Sponsored
2708
Committees
4
Tim Kaine Biography
Tim Kaine began his career as a civil rights lawyer, advocating for fair housing and social justice in Virginia. Elected to the U.S. Senate representing Virginia in 2012, Kaine focuses on military affairs, affordable healthcare, and expanding economic opportunity. He played a leading role in passing bipartisan legislation to reform war powers and co-chairs the Senate Career and Technical Education Caucus. Kaine is known for his collaborative approach, working across party lines to address his constituents’ needs and advance pragmatic solutions for Virginians.
Education
- J.D., Harvard University, Cambridge, MA(1983)
- B.A., University of Missouri, Columbia, MO(1979)
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Tim Kaine's congressional service.
Affordable Care Act Support
Voted for and advocated the Affordable Care Act, expanding healthcare access for millions of Americans.
War Powers Resolution Advocacy
Co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to limit presidential authority on military action without congressional approval.
Opioid Crisis Funding
Secured federal funding for Virginia to expand opioid addiction treatment and prevention programs.
Career and Technical Education
Championed the reauthorization of the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act to strengthen workforce training.
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