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Erik Paulsen
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
ConservativeErik 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
ConservativeErik Paulsen supports farm policies that reduce regulatory burdens on farmers and advocates for agricultural trade policies that open new markets for American products.
Immigration
ConservativeErik 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
ConservativeErik Paulsen supports policies that increase local control over education and advocates for school choice programs including charter schools and vouchers.
Energy
ConservativeErik 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
CentristErik Paulsen acknowledges climate change and supports market-based approaches to address environmental challenges while avoiding heavy regulations on industry.
Healthcare
ConservativeErik Paulsen supports the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act with solutions that increase competition and lower costs for consumers.
Housing
ConservativeErik Paulsen has shown support for policies that aim to reduce housing costs by cutting regulations and offering incentives to developers.
Transportation
ConservativeErik Paulsen supports infrastructure investments that are fiscally responsible to improve roads and public transit while avoiding excessive government spending.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeErik Paulsen advocates for improving the efficiency of the Veterans Affairs system to ensure timely and quality services for veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeErik Paulsen supports measures to secure the integrity of elections, including voter ID laws while supporting fair access for all eligible voters.