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William F. Goodling
William F. Goodling Congressional Service
William F. Goodling is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Pennsylvania. BILL served as a House Representative for the state of Pennsylvania and served a total of 9 terms in congress.
William F. Goodling participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 363 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2850 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeBill Goodling often supported tax cuts and policies aimed at reducing government regulation on businesses to stimulate economic growth, aligning with typical Republican economic strategies.
Agriculture
ConservativeGoodling demonstrated support for agricultural subsidies and federal assistance to farmers, reflecting a focus on aiding rural constituents.
Immigration
ConservativeHe generally favored policies that emphasized border security and stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
Education
ConservativeAs a former chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Goodling prioritized educational reform, advocating for local control over education and accountability measures.
Energy
ConservativeGoodling’s stance typically supported traditional energy sectors like coal and oil, while being cautious about regulations that could hinder these industries.
Climate change
ConservativeGoodling did not prominently support measures specifically targeting climate change, often prioritizing economic impacts over environmental regulations.
Healthcare
ConservativeGoodling generally opposed expansive federal healthcare programs, advocating for market-based solutions to healthcare issues.
Housing
ConservativeHe supported measures aimed at making homeownership more attainable, favoring tax incentives and reduced regulation to boost the housing market.
Transportation
ConservativeHis approach focused on improving infrastructure while supporting traditional funding sources and fiscal responsibility.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeGoodling supported increased funding and benefits for veterans, aligning with a focus on honoring military service.
Voting rights
ConservativeHis voting record generally aligned with supporting traditional voting measures without significant advocacy for expanded voting rights or reforms.