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James T. Walsh
James T. Walsh Congressional Service
James T. Walsh is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New York. JAMES served as a House Representative for the state of New York and served a total of 10 terms in congress.
James T. Walsh participated in over 65 voting sessions, sponsored over 91 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3654 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJames Walsh supports fiscal responsibility, prioritizing balanced budgets and reducing government spending while advocating for tax cuts to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
CentristWalsh emphasizes support for agriculture through subsidies for farmers and encouraging sustainable farming practices to boost rural economies.
Immigration
ConservativeHe advocates for stricter border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws while supporting reforms to streamline legal immigration processes.
Education
CentristWalsh supports increasing funding for public education and expanding school choice options, including charter schools and vouchers.
Energy
ConservativeHe promotes increased domestic production of fossil fuels alongside investments in renewable energy sources to enhance energy independence.
Climate change
CentristWalsh acknowledges climate change and supports incremental policy changes focused on technological innovation and voluntary measures to reduce emissions.
Healthcare
ConservativeSupports a market-driven approach to healthcare, emphasizing reducing costs through competition and reforming existing healthcare programs.
Housing
ConservativeAdvocates for reducing regulations to encourage private sector investment in housing development and making homeownership more affordable.
Transportation
ConservativeJames Walsh supports infrastructure improvements through public-private partnerships and opposes excessive government spending on transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
CentristWalsh is committed to increasing funding for veterans' healthcare and improving services through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Voting rights
ConservativeHe supports measures to secure elections, such as voter ID laws, while ensuring access to voting through modernized election systems.