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James A. McClure

James A. McClure

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

James A. McClure Congressional Service

James A. McClure is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Idaho. JAMES served as a Senator for the state of Idaho and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

James A. McClure participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 713 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1802 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

James McClure was known for advocating fiscal conservatism, favoring reduced government spending and tax cuts to stimulate economic growth.


Agriculture

Conservative

McClure supported policies that favored deregulation and subsidies for farmers to enhance agricultural productivity and competitiveness.


Immigration

Conservative

James McClure was generally in favor of strict immigration controls and favored legislation that focused on securing borders and enforcing existing immigration laws.


Education

Conservative

McClure advocated for local control of schools and was typically in favor of reducing federal involvement in education policy.


Energy

Conservative

He supported increasing domestic energy production, including oil and gas exploration, to reduce foreign energy dependence.


Climate change

Conservative

James McClure was skeptical of extensive government intervention in addressing climate change, often prioritizing economic considerations over environmental regulations.


Healthcare

Conservative

McClure preferred a market-based approach to healthcare, resisting significant government involvement in the healthcare system.


Housing

Conservative

He focused on minimizing government regulation in the housing market, favoring policies that encouraged private sector development.


Transportation

Conservative

McClure supported investments in infrastructure with a preference for maintaining and improving existing systems over new expansive projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

He was committed to enhancing benefits and services for veterans, emphasizing efficient administration within the Veterans Administration.


Voting rights

Conservative

James McClure generally supported maintaining state control over voting regulations and was cautious about expanding federal oversight of elections.

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Latest Bills

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8469May 16, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8845May 16, 2026
LIFT Act
Bill HR 8864May 16, 2026
Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act
Bill HR 8859May 16, 2026
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
Bill HR 8863May 16, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
Bill HRES 1295May 16, 2026
To amend title 18, United States, to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8843May 16, 2026
CRUISE Act
Bill HR 7083May 16, 2026
To allow Americans to sue federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights and election law.
Bill HR 8858May 16, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Charter Schools Week", to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
Bill HRES 1298May 16, 2026
An original resolution waiving section 402(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the consideration of S.1027.
Bill SRES 370July 3, 2024
Idaho Forest Management Act of 1984
Bill S 2457July 3, 2024