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Dirk Kempthorne

Dirk Kempthorne

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Dirk Kempthorne Congressional Service

Dirk Kempthorne is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Idaho. DIRK served as a Senator for the state of Idaho and served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Dirk Kempthorne participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 112 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 565 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Dirk Kempthorne has supported policies favoring tax cuts and deregulation, aimed at stimulating economic growth. He has historically prioritized business interests and fiscal conservatism.


Agriculture

Conservative

Kempthorne has advocated for agricultural policies that support farmers through subsidies and deregulation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong agricultural economy.


Immigration

Conservative

Kempthorne has favored strict immigration controls, supporting measures that enhance border security and enforce immigration laws more stringently.


Education

Conservative

Kempthorne has supported increased local control over education and has backed measures favoring school choice, including charter schools and vouchers.


Energy

Conservative

Kempthorne has been a proponent of expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas exploration, while also supporting some investment in alternative energy sources.


Climate change

Conservative

Kempthorne has shown skepticism towards strict environmental regulations and has prioritized economic considerations in discussions about climate policies.


Healthcare

Conservative

Kempthorne has opposed large-scale government intervention in healthcare and has advocated for market-based solutions and increased competition to lower costs.


Housing

Conservative

Kempthorne has supported initiatives aimed at reducing regulation on housing development to increase supply and affordability.


Transportation

Conservative

Kempthorne has focused on improving infrastructure through public-private partnerships and increasing investment in highway and road projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Kempthorne has advocated for improving veterans' access to healthcare and benefits, emphasizing efficient administrative processes and support programs.


Voting rights

Conservative

Kempthorne has supported measures aimed at ensuring the integrity of elections, which may include voter ID laws and other voting regulations.

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Latest Bills

Head Start for America’s Children Act
Bill HR 7637March 11, 2026
HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act
Bill HR 7660March 11, 2026
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Bill HR 7651March 11, 2026
Payback Act
Bill HR 7646March 11, 2026
Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
Bill HR 7655March 11, 2026
Military Family Diaper Partnership Act
Bill HR 7657March 11, 2026
To designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System, to express the sense of Congress that the Pride flag should be on display at the Stonewall National Monument in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7659March 11, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Bill SJRES 122March 11, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".
Bill SJRES 120March 11, 2026
Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026
Bill HR 7658March 11, 2026
A bill to make retroactive the entitlement of certain Medal of Honor recipients to the special pension provided for persons entered and recorded on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll.
Bill S 730October 3, 2024