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Dean Heller
Dean Heller Congressional Service
Dean Heller is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Nevada. Dean served as a Senator for the state of Nevada and served a total of 7 terms in congress.
Dean Heller participated in over 191 voting sessions, sponsored over 488 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1513 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeDean Heller generally supports tax cuts and reducing government regulations on businesses to stimulate economic growth. He voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017.
Agriculture
ConservativeHeller has advocated for policies that support Nevada's ranchers and farmers, including promoting water access and opposing federal overreach in land management.
Immigration
ConservativeHeller has supported increased border security measures and opposed comprehensive immigration reform that provides pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeHeller supports school choice initiatives, including charter schools and voucher programs, and has advocated for reducing federal involvement in education.
Energy
ConservativeHe has backed the development of renewable energy sources in Nevada while also supporting traditional energy industries, such as oil and gas, and reducing regulations.
Climate change
ConservativeHeller's stance has been more cautious on climate change, typically opposing regulations that he perceives as burdensome to businesses, while supporting some renewable energy initiatives.
Healthcare
ConservativeHeller has consistently voted to repeal or weaken the Affordable Care Act, advocating for market-based healthcare reforms and greater flexibility for states.
Housing
ConservativeHeller has supported legislation aimed at making housing more affordable through incentives for development and reducing regulatory barriers.
Transportation
CentristHe has voted for increased infrastructure spending, focusing on improving roads and transportation systems in Nevada as part of broader economic development goals.
Veterans affairs
CentristHeller has focused on improving healthcare and services for veterans, supporting legislation to increase funding and efficiency within the VA system.
Voting rights
ConservativeHeller has generally supported measures aimed at preventing voter fraud, which some critics argue could restrict voting access. This includes backing voter ID laws.