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David Vitter

David Vitter

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

David Vitter Congressional Service

David Vitter is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Louisiana. David served as a Senator for the state of Louisiana and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

David Vitter participated in over 155 voting sessions, sponsored over 1170 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2461 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

David Vitter has consistently supported tax cuts and deregulation as means to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for reducing government spending and opposes measures that he perceives as increasing the national debt.


Agriculture

Conservative

Vitter has supported agriculture subsidies and policies that benefit farmers, particularly in his home state of Louisiana. He has also backed measures to promote agricultural exports and protect domestic agricultural interests.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

David Vitter has taken a strong stance against illegal immigration, advocating for stricter border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws. He has opposed pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

Vitter has favored school choice initiatives, including support for charter schools and voucher programs. He has also endorsed local control of education policies and reduced federal oversight.


Energy

Conservative

Vitter has been a strong proponent of expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas drilling. He supports reducing regulations on the energy industry to increase energy independence.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

David Vitter has expressed skepticism about the extent of human impact on climate change and has opposed regulatory measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions that he believes negatively impact economic growth.


Healthcare

Conservative

Vitter has opposed the Affordable Care Act and has called for its repeal, expressing a preference for a market-based approach to healthcare reform. He supports consumer-driven healthcare options.


Housing

Conservative

Vitter has advocated for policies that increase private sector involvement in the housing market and reduce federal government's role. He supports reforms to streamline housing regulations.


Transportation

Conservative

Vitter has prioritized infrastructure development and maintenance, supporting measures to fund transportation projects. However, he has emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility in such spending.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Vitter has been supportive of various initiatives benefiting veterans, including efforts to improve healthcare services and ensure timely delivery of benefits to veterans.


Voting rights

Conservative

David Vitter has generally supported measures that increase voting integrity, such as voter ID laws. He has expressed concerns about voter fraud and advocated for stricter voting regulations.

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Latest Bills

RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Bill HR 8195April 18, 2026
Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2015
Bill S 86January 11, 2023
Policyholder Protection Act of 2015
Bill S 798January 11, 2023
Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act
Bill S 61January 11, 2023
A bill to reject the final 5-year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 of the Administration and replace the plan with a 5-year plan that is more in line with the energy and economic needs of the United States.
Bill S 59January 11, 2023
Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016
Bill S 3024January 11, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
Bill SJRES 24January 11, 2023
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Bill S 860January 11, 2023
Advancing Research for Neurological Diseases Act of 2016
Bill S 849January 11, 2023
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Bill S 697January 11, 2023
Pilot's Bill of Rights 2
Bill S 571January 11, 2023