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Jerry Weller
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
ConservativeGerald 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
ConservativeWeller backed policies benefiting agricultural producers, such as subsidies and trade agreements that opened international markets for American farmers.
Immigration
ConservativeHe supported stricter immigration controls and measures to strengthen border security, including increased funding for enforcement agencies.
Education
ConservativeWeller endorsed school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers, and supported local control over education systems.
Energy
ConservativeHe favored expanding domestic energy production, including oil and natural gas, and supported reduced regulations on energy companies.
Climate change
ConservativeWeller was skeptical of stringent environmental regulations and prioritized economic growth over comprehensive climate change policies.
Healthcare
ConservativeHe opposed federal healthcare mandates and supported market-based solutions to increase competition and reduce costs.
Housing
ConservativeWeller advocated for policies that promoted home ownership through tax incentives and reduced government intervention in the housing market.
Transportation
ConservativeHe emphasized the importance of improving infrastructure through private investments and reducing federal oversight in transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeWeller supported measures to increase funding for veteran healthcare and improve services for returning military personnel.
Voting rights
ConservativeHe advocated for measures to ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws, and was against federal overreach in state-run elections.