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Erik Paulsen

Erik Paulsen

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Erik Paulsen Congressional Service

Erik Paulsen is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Minnesota. Erik served as a House Representative for the state of Minnesota and served a total of 5 terms in congress.

Erik Paulsen participated in over 444 voting sessions, sponsored over 176 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1088 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Erik Paulsen supports tax reforms aimed at reducing rates and simplifying the tax code. He advocates for policies that promote job creation and economic growth through business-friendly regulations.


Agriculture

Conservative

Erik Paulsen supports farm policies that reduce regulatory burdens on farmers and advocates for agricultural trade policies that open new markets for American products.


Immigration

Conservative

Erik Paulsen has supported increased border security and enforcement measures. He has shown willingness to discuss immigration reforms that include pathways to legal status for certain undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

Erik Paulsen supports policies that increase local control over education and advocates for school choice programs including charter schools and vouchers.


Energy

Conservative

Erik Paulsen advocates for an all-of-the-above energy strategy, supporting both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources to ensure energy independence and reliability.


Climate change

Centrist

Erik Paulsen acknowledges climate change and supports market-based approaches to address environmental challenges while avoiding heavy regulations on industry.


Healthcare

Conservative

Erik Paulsen supports the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act with solutions that increase competition and lower costs for consumers.


Housing

Conservative

Erik Paulsen has shown support for policies that aim to reduce housing costs by cutting regulations and offering incentives to developers.


Transportation

Conservative

Erik Paulsen supports infrastructure investments that are fiscally responsible to improve roads and public transit while avoiding excessive government spending.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Erik Paulsen advocates for improving the efficiency of the Veterans Affairs system to ensure timely and quality services for veterans.


Voting rights

Conservative

Erik Paulsen supports measures to secure the integrity of elections, including voter ID laws while supporting fair access for all eligible voters.

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Latest Bills

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2015
Bill HR 2903January 11, 2023
Preservation Enhancement and Savings Opportunity Act of 2015
Bill HR 2482January 11, 2023
Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2014
Bill HR 4691March 14, 2024
Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2014
Bill HR 3610March 14, 2024
Orphan Product Extensions Now Accelerating Cures and Treatments Act of 2015
Bill HR 971January 11, 2023
Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015
Bill HR 836January 11, 2023
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Bill HR 721January 11, 2023
Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act
Bill HR 709January 11, 2023
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015
Bill HR 644April 24, 2023