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Bill Orton

Bill Orton

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Bill Orton Congressional Service

Bill Orton is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Utah. BILL served as a House Representative for the state of Utah and served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Bill Orton participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 59 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 458 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Bill Orton supported balanced budgets and fiscally responsible policies while in office, often focusing on reducing the national deficit and promoting economic growth through market-friendly policies.


Agriculture

Centrist

Orton backed agricultural policies that supported family farms, promoting fair trade practices and government assistance for American farmers.


Immigration

Centrist

Orton generally supported comprehensive immigration reform, focusing on securing borders while providing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Liberal

Orton advocated for increased funding in public education and supported reforms to improve educational standards and accessibility.


Energy

Centrist

He supported a diverse energy strategy, endorsing both traditional energy sources and investment in renewable energy technologies.


Climate change

Liberal

Orton recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.


Healthcare

Liberal

Orton favored expansions in healthcare access, supporting policies that aimed to make healthcare more affordable and comprehensive.


Housing

Liberal

He supported affordable housing initiatives and policies aimed at reducing homelessness and increasing housing availability.


Transportation

Centrist

Orton backed infrastructure improvements and investments in public transportation to promote efficiency and economic development.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

He advocated for improved benefits and support services for veterans, including healthcare, education, and job training programs.


Voting rights

Liberal

Orton supported measures to expand voting access and opposed laws that he viewed as restrictive to voter participation.

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Latest Bills

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33June 4, 2026
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill HR 1133June 2, 2021