0
0
Dan Benishek

Dan Benishek

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

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

Conservative

Dan Benishek supported tax cuts and reducing government spending to stimulate economic growth. He advocated for a balanced budget amendment to control federal spending.


Agriculture

Conservative

Dan Benishek promoted policies to support family farms and opposed excessive regulations on the agricultural sector.


Immigration

Conservative

Dan Benishek advocated for securing the borders and opposed amnesty for undocumented immigrants, supporting strict enforcement of immigration laws.


Education

Conservative

Dan Benishek supported local control of education and opposed federal mandates, advocating for more parental choice in schooling.


Energy

Conservative

Dan Benishek supported domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and opposed regulations he viewed as harmful to the energy industry.


Climate change

Conservative

Dan Benishek was skeptical of regulations aimed at combating climate change, believing they could harm economic growth.


Healthcare

Conservative

Dan Benishek opposed the Affordable Care Act, advocating for its repeal and replacement with market-based solutions to healthcare.


Housing

Conservative

Dan Benishek supported reducing government intervention in the housing market, favoring policies that encourage private sector solutions.


Transportation

Conservative

Dan Benishek focused on improving infrastructure with an emphasis on cost-effective investments, supporting the development of roads and bridges.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Dan Benishek, as a former VA physician, prioritized improving veterans' access to healthcare and streamlining VA services.


Voting rights

Conservative

Dan Benishek supported measures to protect the integrity of the voting process, including voter ID laws.

Contact Dan Benishek

Phone Number


State


City


Address


Zip Code

Comments

Latest Bills

Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act
Bill HR 7450March 7, 2026
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Bill HR 1181March 7, 2026
American FIRST Act of 2025
Bill HR 6550March 7, 2026
REVIEW Act of 2025
Bill HR 6544March 7, 2026
SAVES Act of 2025
Bill S 1441March 7, 2026
A joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Rescission of Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions".
Bill SJRES 113March 7, 2026
Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025
Bill HR 398March 7, 2026
Geothermal Royalty Reform Act
Bill HR 5638March 7, 2026
Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act
Bill HR 5576March 7, 2026
Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act
Bill HR 7511March 7, 2026
Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act
Bill HR 528January 11, 2023
Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016
Bill HR 1769January 11, 2023
Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2014
Bill HR 2072March 14, 2024
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act
Bill HR 163March 14, 2024
Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013
Bill HR 1171March 14, 2024
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2015
Bill HR 865January 11, 2023
Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015
Bill HR 836January 11, 2023
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Bill HR 721January 11, 2023
To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Bill HR 702January 11, 2023
21st Century Cures Act
Bill HR 6January 11, 2023