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Harold E. Ford Jr.
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
CentristHarold 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
CentristFord has focused on supporting agricultural subsidies and incentives, aiming to enhance competitiveness of American farmers and ensuring a stable food supply.
Immigration
CentristHarold Ford has emphasized the importance of securing borders while also supporting a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in certain circumstances.
Education
CentristFord has supported increasing federal funding for education, advocating for improvements in public school systems and affordable college education.
Energy
CentristHarold Ford generally supports a diversified energy policy, backing both traditional energy sources and renewable energy investments.
Climate change
CentristFord acknowledges climate change as a critical issue and supports measures to reduce carbon emissions through a mix of regulatory and market-based solutions.
Healthcare
CentristHarold Ford has supported efforts to expand healthcare access, backing policies that aim to improve the current system without completely overhauling it.
Housing
CentristFord has advocated for policies that increase affordable housing options and homeownership opportunities, especially for low-income families.
Transportation
CentristFord supports investments in infrastructure to improve transportation networks, emphasizing the importance of public transit and modernizing roads and bridges.
Veterans affairs
CentristHarold Ford has focused on increasing support and resources for veterans, including healthcare services and employment opportunities.
Voting rights
LiberalFord supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, endorsing policies that make it easier for citizens to register and vote.