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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

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 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