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Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Strom Thurmond Congressional Service

Strom Thurmond is a retired United States Congressman for the state of South Carolina. JAMES served as a Senator for the state of South Carolina and served a total of 26 terms in congress.

Strom Thurmond participated in over 24 voting sessions, sponsored over 1560 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4472 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

James Thurmond advocates for reducing taxes on businesses and cutting government spending to stimulate economic growth. He supports deregulation to enhance business opportunities.


Agriculture

Conservative

James Thurmond supports policies that benefit large agricultural businesses, including subsidies and tax breaks. He emphasizes the importance of trade deals that favor U.S. agricultural exports.


Immigration

Conservative

James Thurmond advocates for stricter border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws. He supports reducing legal immigration levels.


Education

Conservative

James Thurmond supports school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools. He prefers local control over education rather than federal mandates.


Energy

Conservative

James Thurmond favors expanding traditional energy sources such as oil and gas. He is less supportive of government intervention in the energy market.


Climate change

Conservative

James Thurmond is skeptical of climate change regulatory policies, favoring market-based solutions and prioritizing economic growth over environmental regulations.


Healthcare

Conservative

James Thurmond supports repealing the Affordable Care Act and promoting free-market health solutions, like health savings accounts and state-based reforms.


Housing

Conservative

James Thurmond emphasizes reducing government involvement in the housing market and believes in private sector solutions to address housing issues.


Transportation

Conservative

James Thurmond supports infrastructure investment with a focus on public-private partnerships. He opposes increasing federal fuel taxes.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

James Thurmond advocates for increased funding for veterans' healthcare and streamlined services. He emphasizes reducing bureaucracy within the VA.


Voting rights

Conservative

James Thurmond supports voter ID laws and measures to ensure election integrity. He calls for maintaining strict voting regulations to prevent fraud.

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Latest Bills

To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Bill HR 4930January 5, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Bill S 1071January 5, 2026
La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
Bill HR 1043January 5, 2026
Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act
Bill S 2878January 5, 2026
Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
Bill HR 1491January 5, 2026
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Bill S 216January 5, 2026
Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
Bill HR 410January 5, 2026
MAPWaters Act of 2025
Bill HR 187January 5, 2026
Affordable HOMES Act
Bill HR 5184January 5, 2026
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Bill HR 165January 5, 2026
SBP Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
Bill S 145January 16, 2023
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel YESTERDAYS DREAM.
Bill S 2139October 3, 2024
A Bill to authorize the conveyance to the Columbia Hospital for Women of certain parcels of land in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Bill S 91January 20, 2023
A resolution to designate the week begining june 3, 2001, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".
Bill SRES 92January 16, 2023
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023
A resolution honoring the "Whidbey 24" for their professionalism, bravery, and courage.
Bill SRES 80January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the release of twenty-four United States military personnel currently being detained by the People's Republic of China.
Bill SRES 66January 16, 2023
A resolution designating October 18, 2002, as "National Mammography Day".
Bill SRES 326January 16, 2023