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Doc Hastings
Doc Hastings Congressional Service
Doc Hastings is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Washington. DOC served as a House Representative for the state of Washington and served a total of 10 terms in congress.
Doc Hastings participated in over 455 voting sessions, sponsored over 304 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1388 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeDoc Hastings supported tax cuts, deficit reduction, and policies to reduce government regulation, reflecting a focus on free-market principles.
Agriculture
ConservativeHastings advocated for measures beneficial to farmers, including subsidies and support for agricultural research, with a focus on enhancing competitiveness.
Immigration
ConservativeHastings opposed pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and supported stricter border security measures.
Education
ConservativeHe supported local control of education and opposed federal overreach, emphasizing the role of parents and local communities.
Energy
ConservativeHastings was a proponent of expanding domestic energy production, including oil, gas, and coal, and opposed excessive environmental regulations.
Climate change
ConservativeHe was skeptical of extensive regulatory approaches to address climate change and focused on balancing environmental concerns with economic growth.
Healthcare
ConservativeHastings opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported market-based solutions to healthcare issues.
Housing
ConservativeHe preferred reducing federal involvement in housing, advocating for policies that encourage private sector investment.
Transportation
ConservativeHastings supported infrastructure improvements but emphasized fiscal responsibility and minimizing federal expenditure.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe advocated for improving veterans' access to healthcare and benefits, supporting policies that address backlogs and inefficiencies.
Voting rights
ConservativeHastings supported voter ID laws and measures aimed at securing the electoral process, emphasizing integrity and security.