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Bob Franks

Bob Franks

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Bob Franks Congressional Service

Bob Franks is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Jersey. BOB served as a House Representative for the state of New Jersey and served a total of 4 terms in congress.

Bob Franks participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 118 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 852 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Bob Franks generally supported tax cuts and fiscal policies aimed at reducing government spending. He advocated for a balanced budget and promoted measures to stimulate business growth through reduced regulation.


Agriculture

Conservative

Bob Franks typically favored policies supporting farmers through subsidies and trade agreements that benefit agricultural exports. He supported efforts to ensure fair markets for American farmers.


Immigration

Conservative

Bob Franks supported measures that aimed at securing the border and enforcing immigration laws strictly. He advocated for a comprehensive approach while focusing on stronger immigration controls.


Education

Conservative

Bob Franks promoted school choice and supported education reforms that increase accountability and standards. He emphasized the need for local control over schools.


Energy

Conservative

Bob Franks favored expanding domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, while also supporting research into alternative energy sources. He prioritized energy independence as a national goal.


Climate change

Conservative

Bob Franks recognized the need for environmental protection but emphasized economic considerations. He supported market-based solutions over regulatory approaches to address climate issues.


Healthcare

Conservative

Bob Franks generally opposed extensive government involvement in healthcare. He favored market-driven solutions and supported measures to increase competition and reduce costs.


Housing

Conservative

Bob Franks supported measures to make housing more affordable through incentives for private sector involvement and reducing regulatory barriers to development.


Transportation

Conservative

Bob Franks backed improvements in infrastructure through both public and private investment. He emphasized efficient use of funds in transportation projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Bob Franks advocated for improving veterans' benefits and ensuring timely access to healthcare and support services for veterans. He prioritized operational efficiency in veterans' programs.


Voting rights

Conservative

Bob Franks generally supported measures aimed at securing the voting process, including voter ID laws and efforts to prevent electoral fraud.

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Latest Bills

A resolution designating May 2026 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".
Bill SRES 741June 3, 2026
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, students athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4668June 3, 2026
A bill to amend the Plant Protection Act to improve plant pest and disease preparedness for specialty crops.
Bill S 4650June 3, 2026
A bill to provide additional election security funding to States providing voter registration information to the Department of Homeland Security.
Bill S 4659June 3, 2026
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2026 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month".
Bill SRES 752June 3, 2026
A bill to appropriate sums for the Secretary of Agriculture to provide block grants to States for losses of revenue as a consequence of certain freezes or cold weather conditions.
Bill S 4663June 3, 2026
A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to reauthorize the specialty crop research initiative and establish a specialty crop mechanization and automation research and development program, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4652June 3, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to include Parkinson's disease in the list of illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4658June 3, 2026
A bill to provide for the modernization of electronic case management systems, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4667June 3, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for loan interest payments made with respect to certain vehicles.
Bill S 4653June 3, 2026
National Health Museum Site Selection Act
Bill HR 3171October 3, 2024
Southeast Federal Center Public-Private Development Act of 2000
Bill HR 3069October 3, 2024
To prohibit a State from imposing a discriminatory commuter tax on nonresidents.
Bill HR 2014October 3, 2024
Nazi Benefits Termination Act of 1999
Bill HR 1788October 3, 2024
Authorizing the 2000 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to be run through the Capitol Grounds.
Bill HCONRES 280October 3, 2024