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Chet Edwards

Chet Edwards

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Chet Edwards Congressional Service

Chet Edwards is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. CHET served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 10 terms in congress.

Chet Edwards participated in over 67 voting sessions, sponsored over 76 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1411 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Chet Edwards supported fiscally responsible policies, emphasizing balanced budgets and economic growth through both public and private investment.


Agriculture

Centrist

He advocated for supporting family farms and rural economies through subsidies and fair trade practices.


Immigration

Centrist

Edwards favored comprehensive immigration reform, which included pathways to citizenship and border security enhancements.


Education

Centrist

He supported increased funding for public education and higher education access, including Pell Grants.


Energy

Centrist

Chet Edwards pushed for energy independence by increasing the use of renewable energy sources alongside traditional energy production.


Climate change

Centrist

He recognized climate change as a significant issue and supported policies for reducing emissions while balancing economic impacts.


Healthcare

Centrist

Edwards supported expanding access to healthcare and protecting Medicare and Medicaid while being cautious about cost increases.


Housing

Centrist

He focused on providing affordable housing solutions and foreclosure prevention programs.


Transportation

Centrist

Chet Edwards backed investment in transportation infrastructure to promote economic development and efficiency.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

He was a strong advocate for veterans, focusing on improving healthcare and benefits for military personnel and their families.


Voting rights

Centrist

Edwards supported efforts to ensure accessible voting and opposed measures seen as restrictive to voter participation.

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Latest Bills

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 2026
Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
Bill HR 548January 16, 2023
National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002
Bill HR 5326January 16, 2023
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Act
Bill HR 510January 16, 2023
Syria Accountability Act of 2002
Bill HR 4483January 16, 2023
Estate Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 42January 16, 2023