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Dirk Kempthorne
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
ConservativeDirk Kempthorne has supported policies favoring tax cuts and deregulation, aimed at stimulating economic growth. He has historically prioritized business interests and fiscal conservatism.
Agriculture
ConservativeKempthorne has advocated for agricultural policies that support farmers through subsidies and deregulation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong agricultural economy.
Immigration
ConservativeKempthorne has favored strict immigration controls, supporting measures that enhance border security and enforce immigration laws more stringently.
Education
ConservativeKempthorne has supported increased local control over education and has backed measures favoring school choice, including charter schools and vouchers.
Energy
ConservativeKempthorne 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
ConservativeKempthorne has shown skepticism towards strict environmental regulations and has prioritized economic considerations in discussions about climate policies.
Healthcare
ConservativeKempthorne has opposed large-scale government intervention in healthcare and has advocated for market-based solutions and increased competition to lower costs.
Housing
ConservativeKempthorne has supported initiatives aimed at reducing regulation on housing development to increase supply and affordability.
Transportation
ConservativeKempthorne has focused on improving infrastructure through public-private partnerships and increasing investment in highway and road projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeKempthorne has advocated for improving veterans' access to healthcare and benefits, emphasizing efficient administrative processes and support programs.
Voting rights
ConservativeKempthorne has supported measures aimed at ensuring the integrity of elections, which may include voter ID laws and other voting regulations.