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Jerry Weller

Jerry Weller

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Jerry Weller Congressional Service

Jerry Weller is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. GERALD served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 7 terms in congress.

Jerry Weller participated in over 65 voting sessions, sponsored over 156 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1611 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Gerald Weller supported tax cuts and policies aimed at reducing government regulation to stimulate economic growth. He advocated for free-market principles and was in favor of reducing the national debt.


Agriculture

Conservative

Weller backed policies benefiting agricultural producers, such as subsidies and trade agreements that opened international markets for American farmers.


Immigration

Conservative

He supported stricter immigration controls and measures to strengthen border security, including increased funding for enforcement agencies.


Education

Conservative

Weller endorsed school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers, and supported local control over education systems.


Energy

Conservative

He favored expanding domestic energy production, including oil and natural gas, and supported reduced regulations on energy companies.


Climate change

Conservative

Weller was skeptical of stringent environmental regulations and prioritized economic growth over comprehensive climate change policies.


Healthcare

Conservative

He opposed federal healthcare mandates and supported market-based solutions to increase competition and reduce costs.


Housing

Conservative

Weller advocated for policies that promoted home ownership through tax incentives and reduced government intervention in the housing market.


Transportation

Conservative

He emphasized the importance of improving infrastructure through private investments and reducing federal oversight in transportation projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Weller supported measures to increase funding for veteran healthcare and improve services for returning military personnel.


Voting rights

Conservative

He advocated for measures to ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws, and was against federal overreach in state-run elections.

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Latest Bills

A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations.
Bill SRES 805August 1, 2026
A resolution congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup.
Bill SRES 803August 1, 2026
Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
Bill HR 8874August 1, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574August 1, 2026
Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
Bill HR 3535August 1, 2026
Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025
Bill HR 3106August 1, 2026
Luxury JET Act
Bill S 4999August 1, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill HR 8800August 1, 2026
Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2026
Bill S 4976August 1, 2026
Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act of 2026
Bill S 4998August 1, 2026
Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 6January 17, 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to grant relief to participants in multiemployer plans from certain section 415 limits on retirement plans.
Bill HR 1603January 16, 2023
Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Act of 2000
Bill HR 6October 3, 2024
Federal Law Enforcement Animal Protection Act of 2000
Bill HR 1791October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Death Tax Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 8January 17, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Act
Bill HR 510January 16, 2023
Syria Accountability Act of 2002
Bill HR 4483January 16, 2023