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Harold E. Ford Jr.

Harold E. Ford Jr.

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Harold E. Ford Jr. Congressional Service

Harold E. Ford Jr. is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. HAROLD served as a House Representative for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 5 terms in congress.

Harold E. Ford Jr. participated in over 36 voting sessions, sponsored over 48 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1654 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Harold Ford has traditionally supported pro-business policies, advocating for tax cuts to stimulate economic growth, while also emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets.


Agriculture

Centrist

Ford has focused on supporting agricultural subsidies and incentives, aiming to enhance competitiveness of American farmers and ensuring a stable food supply.


Immigration

Centrist

Harold Ford has emphasized the importance of securing borders while also supporting a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in certain circumstances.


Education

Centrist

Ford has supported increasing federal funding for education, advocating for improvements in public school systems and affordable college education.


Energy

Centrist

Harold Ford generally supports a diversified energy policy, backing both traditional energy sources and renewable energy investments.


Climate change

Centrist

Ford acknowledges climate change as a critical issue and supports measures to reduce carbon emissions through a mix of regulatory and market-based solutions.


Healthcare

Centrist

Harold Ford has supported efforts to expand healthcare access, backing policies that aim to improve the current system without completely overhauling it.


Housing

Centrist

Ford has advocated for policies that increase affordable housing options and homeownership opportunities, especially for low-income families.


Transportation

Centrist

Ford supports investments in infrastructure to improve transportation networks, emphasizing the importance of public transit and modernizing roads and bridges.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Harold Ford has focused on increasing support and resources for veterans, including healthcare services and employment opportunities.


Voting rights

Liberal

Ford supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, endorsing policies that make it easier for citizens to register and vote.

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Latest Bills

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
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
Call to Service Act of 2001
Bill HR 3465January 16, 2023
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
National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002
Bill HR 5326January 16, 2023
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Act
Bill HR 510January 16, 2023