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James H. (Jimmy) Quillen
James H. (Jimmy) Quillen Congressional Service
James H. (Jimmy) Quillen is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. JAMES served as a House Representative for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 7 terms in congress.
James H. (Jimmy) Quillen participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 551 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2259 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJames Quillen consistently supported policies focusing on tax cuts and reducing government regulation, aiming to stimulate economic growth through free-market principles.
Agriculture
ConservativeQuillen advocated for policies that supported farmers through subsidies and trade policies beneficial to U.S. agricultural exports.
Immigration
ConservativeHe favored strict immigration control and policies aimed at reducing illegal immigration, supporting stronger border security measures.
Education
ConservativeQuillen supported local control over education policies and favored reducing federal involvement in the education system.
Energy
ConservativeHis stance included supporting the development of domestic energy resources, including oil and coal, to increase energy independence.
Climate change
ConservativeQuillen was generally skeptical of extensive government intervention in addressing climate change, prioritizing economic growth over environmental regulation.
Healthcare
ConservativeHe opposed expansive government-run healthcare programs, advocating for private sector solutions and limited government involvement.
Housing
ConservativeQuillen supported market-driven approaches to housing and opposed extensive federal intervention in housing markets.
Transportation
ConservativeHis policies favored infrastructure development but emphasized state and local control over federal involvement.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeQuillen advocated for strong support for veterans, emphasizing adequate funding for veteran services and benefits.
Voting rights
ConservativeHe generally supported measures aimed at securing the voting process, including voter ID laws, to ensure integrity in elections.