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Dan Benishek
Dan Benishek Congressional Service
Dan Benishek is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Michigan. Dan served as a House Representative for the state of Michigan and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
Dan Benishek participated in over 437 voting sessions, sponsored over 52 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 792 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeDan Benishek supported tax cuts and reducing government spending to stimulate economic growth. He advocated for a balanced budget amendment to control federal spending.
Agriculture
ConservativeDan Benishek promoted policies to support family farms and opposed excessive regulations on the agricultural sector.
Immigration
ConservativeDan Benishek advocated for securing the borders and opposed amnesty for undocumented immigrants, supporting strict enforcement of immigration laws.
Education
ConservativeDan Benishek supported local control of education and opposed federal mandates, advocating for more parental choice in schooling.
Energy
ConservativeDan Benishek supported domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and opposed regulations he viewed as harmful to the energy industry.
Climate change
ConservativeDan Benishek was skeptical of regulations aimed at combating climate change, believing they could harm economic growth.
Healthcare
ConservativeDan Benishek opposed the Affordable Care Act, advocating for its repeal and replacement with market-based solutions to healthcare.
Housing
ConservativeDan Benishek supported reducing government intervention in the housing market, favoring policies that encourage private sector solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeDan Benishek focused on improving infrastructure with an emphasis on cost-effective investments, supporting the development of roads and bridges.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeDan Benishek, as a former VA physician, prioritized improving veterans' access to healthcare and streamlining VA services.
Voting rights
ConservativeDan Benishek supported measures to protect the integrity of the voting process, including voter ID laws.