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Jeb Hensarling

Jeb Hensarling

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Jeb Hensarling Congressional Service

Jeb Hensarling is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. Jeb served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 8 terms in congress.

Jeb Hensarling participated in over 509 voting sessions, sponsored over 124 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1546 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Extremely conservative

Jeb Hensarling has consistently supported tax cuts, deregulation, and reducing government spending to stimulate economic growth. As a member of Congress, he was known for his work on financial services reform and advocacy for free market solutions.

Agriculture

Conservative

Hensarling has often voted in favor of legislation supporting agricultural businesses while promoting free market principles over government subsidies. He has generally opposed large-scale farm bills that increase federal spending.

Immigration

Conservative

Hensarling has advocated for stronger border security measures and enforcement of immigration laws. He has supported policies aimed at reducing illegal immigration and opposed amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Extremely conservative

Hensarling has supported school choice initiatives including charter schools and voucher programs. He has favored reducing federal involvement in education, emphasizing local and state control.

Energy

Conservative

Hensarling has pushed for increased domestic energy production, including oil and natural gas exploration. He has supported reducing regulatory barriers to energy development.

Climate change

Extremely conservative

Hensarling has expressed skepticism about the extent of human impact on climate change and has opposed policies that he perceives as economically harmful, such as cap-and-trade systems.

Healthcare

Extremely conservative

Hensarling has been a vocal opponent of the Affordable Care Act, advocating for its repeal and replacement with market-based healthcare solutions.

Housing

Extremely conservative

As Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Hensarling critiqued federal intervention in the housing market and supported measures to reduce the government's role in housing finance.

Transportation

Conservative

Hensarling has generally supported infrastructure development that involves private sector participation, advocating for reduced federal spending and regulation.

Veterans affairs

Conservative

Hensarling has supported improving the efficiency of veteran services and expanding access to private healthcare options for veterans.

Voting rights

Conservative

Hensarling has supported measures to ensure election integrity, including Voter ID laws. He has opposed efforts to expand federal oversight in state voting systems.

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Jeb Hensarling's Latest Votes

Congress 115 Vote 647 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedNovember 30, 2017
Congress 115 Vote 642 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedNovember 30, 2017
Congress 115 Vote 389 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedJuly 18, 2017
Congress 115 Vote 388 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedJuly 18, 2017
Congress 115 Vote 295 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toJune 8, 2017

Latest Bills

Ratepayer Protection Act
Bill HR 9340September 17, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the "Jeremy Malone Post Office".
Bill HR 6995September 17, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson Post Office Building".
Bill HR 1008September 17, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building".
Bill HR 6808September 17, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building".
Bill HR 6020September 17, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Macedonia Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building".
Bill HR 1372September 17, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building".
Bill HR 6310September 17, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office".
Bill HR 3393September 17, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the "Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office".
Bill HR 6247September 17, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".
Bill HR 2175September 17, 2026
Financial CHOICE Act of 2016
Bill HR 5983January 11, 2023
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2015
Bill HR 865January 11, 2023
Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015
Bill HR 836January 11, 2023
Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act
Bill HR 709January 11, 2023
To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Bill HR 702January 11, 2023
State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 2015
Bill HR 622January 11, 2023