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James J. Howard
James J. Howard Congressional Service
James J. Howard is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Jersey. JAMES served as a House Representative for the state of New Jersey and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
James J. Howard participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 353 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2837 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJames Howard supports tax cuts for middle-income families and small businesses, advocating for deregulation to promote growth. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility and reducing national debt.
Agriculture
CentristJames Howard promotes investment in agricultural technology and advocates for subsidies to support local farmers, aiming to increase agricultural exports and sustainability.
Immigration
ConservativeJames Howard favors stronger border security and enforcement, supporting merit-based immigration while opposing policies that provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeJames Howard supports school choice and charter schools, advocating for increased local control over educational standards and accountability measures.
Energy
CentristJames Howard supports expanding traditional energy sources like oil and gas, while also investing in renewable energy development to diversify the energy mix.
Climate change
CentristJames Howard acknowledges climate change and supports market-based solutions and technological innovation to reduce emissions without sacrificing economic growth.
Healthcare
ConservativeJames Howard advocates for reducing government involvement in healthcare, supporting private sector solutions and opposing single-payer systems.
Housing
CentristJames Howard focuses on incentives for private developers to increase affordable housing stock and supports easing zoning regulations to boost housing construction.
Transportation
CentristJames Howard supports infrastructure investments, particularly in roads and highways, while promoting public-private partnerships to fund transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
CentristJames Howard advocates for increased funding for veterans' healthcare and streamlining services, ensuring veterans have better access to education and employment support.
Voting rights
ConservativeJames Howard supports measures to ensure election security, including voter ID laws, while advocating for maintaining accessibility for all eligible voters.