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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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Latest Bills

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 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