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Gary A. Franks

Gary A. Franks

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

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

Conservative

Gary Franks has historically supported conservative economic policies, emphasizing tax cuts, reduced government spending, and deregulation to stimulate economic growth.


Agriculture

Conservative

Gary Franks has favored policies that support free-market principles and reduce government intervention in the agriculture sector, advocating for reduced subsidies.


Immigration

Conservative

Gary Franks has advocated for stricter immigration controls, supporting measures to enhance border security and reduce illegal immigration.


Education

Conservative

Gary Franks has supported school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools, aiming to increase competition and improve education quality.


Energy

Conservative

Gary 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

Conservative

Gary Franks has generally been skeptical of extensive government intervention to address climate change, prioritizing economic growth over environmental regulations.


Healthcare

Conservative

Gary Franks has supported market-based healthcare reforms, opposing large-scale government-run healthcare programs and advocating for reduced regulation.


Housing

Conservative

Gary Franks has favored policies that encourage private sector solutions to housing issues, opposing extensive government intervention and regulation.


Transportation

Conservative

Gary Franks has typically supported infrastructure development through public-private partnerships, emphasizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Gary Franks has endorsed improving services for veterans, advocating for effective management of veterans' benefits and healthcare programs.


Voting rights

Conservative

Gary Franks has supported measures aimed at securing the voting process, including voter ID laws, while ensuring access for eligible voters.

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Latest Bills

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
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Bill HR 8195April 18, 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Bill HJRES 140April 18, 2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Bill HR 1689April 18, 2026
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2026
Bill S 4284April 18, 2026
CLEAR LABELS Act
Bill HR 8269April 18, 2026
Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill S 4283April 18, 2026
Silvio O. Conte Disabilities Prevention Act
Bill HR 2204January 19, 2023
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Amendments of 1993
Bill HR 2203January 19, 2023
Preventive Health Amendments of 1993
Bill HR 2202January 19, 2023
Injury Prevention and Control Amendments of 1993
Bill HR 2201January 19, 2023
Violence Against Women Act of 1993
Bill HR 1133June 2, 2021