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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

PROTECT Taiwan Act
Bill HR 1531December 4, 2025
Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025
Bill HR 1013December 3, 2025
To require public elementary and secondary schools to disclose certain funds received from, or contracts with, a foreign source, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 1005December 3, 2025
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Bill S 2392December 3, 2025
Critical Mineral Dominance Act
Bill HR 4090December 3, 2025
REUSE Act of 2025
Bill S 2110December 3, 2025
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
Bill HR 556December 3, 2025
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill HR 2483December 3, 2025
Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025
Bill HR 2870December 3, 2025
Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act
Bill HR 1512December 3, 2025
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