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Gary A. Franks
Gary A. Franks Congressional Service
Gary A. Franks is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Connecticut. GARY served as a House Representative for the state of Connecticut and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
Gary A. Franks participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 51 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 544 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeGary Franks has historically supported conservative economic policies, emphasizing tax cuts, reduced government spending, and deregulation to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeGary Franks has favored policies that support free-market principles and reduce government intervention in the agriculture sector, advocating for reduced subsidies.
Immigration
ConservativeGary Franks has advocated for stricter immigration controls, supporting measures to enhance border security and reduce illegal immigration.
Education
ConservativeGary Franks has supported school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools, aiming to increase competition and improve education quality.
Energy
ConservativeGary Franks has backed policies that promote traditional energy sources such as oil and coal, while expressing skepticism about government mandates for renewable energy.
Climate change
ConservativeGary Franks has generally been skeptical of extensive government intervention to address climate change, prioritizing economic growth over environmental regulations.
Healthcare
ConservativeGary Franks has supported market-based healthcare reforms, opposing large-scale government-run healthcare programs and advocating for reduced regulation.
Housing
ConservativeGary Franks has favored policies that encourage private sector solutions to housing issues, opposing extensive government intervention and regulation.
Transportation
ConservativeGary Franks has typically supported infrastructure development through public-private partnerships, emphasizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Veterans affairs
CentristGary Franks has endorsed improving services for veterans, advocating for effective management of veterans' benefits and healthcare programs.
Voting rights
ConservativeGary Franks has supported measures aimed at securing the voting process, including voter ID laws, while ensuring access for eligible voters.