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Jeff Denham
Jeff Denham Congressional Service
Jeff Denham is a retired United States Congressman for the state of California. Jeff served as a House Representative for the state of California and served a total of 4 terms in congress.
Jeff Denham participated in over 442 voting sessions, sponsored over 83 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 640 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJeff Denham has generally supported policies that emphasize tax reduction, reducing federal regulations, and promoting small business growth. He has backed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, advocating for its benefits to the economy.
Agriculture
ConservativeRepresenting a district with significant agricultural interests, Jeff Denham has prioritized support for farmers, including backing water infrastructure projects and farm subsidies. He has worked to ensure agricultural viability in California.
Immigration
CentristJeff Denham has supported comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants under certain conditions. He has advocated for the continuation of programs like DACA.
Education
ConservativeJeff Denham has favored increasing local control over education and supports school choice initiatives, including charter schools. He has emphasized the importance of vocational education.
Energy
ConservativeJeff Denham has promoted an 'all of the above' energy strategy, supporting both traditional energy sources such as oil and natural gas, as well as renewable energy development.
Climate change
ConservativeJeff Denham has recognized climate change as a concern but has often prioritized economic considerations and energy independence over strict regulatory measures to address climate issues.
Healthcare
ConservativeJeff Denham has supported repealing the Affordable Care Act, advocating for its replacement with a system that increases competition and reduces government involvement in healthcare.
Housing
ConservativeJeff Denham has focused on reducing regulatory burdens to encourage housing development and address affordability issues. He has pushed for infrastructure improvements to support housing growth.
Transportation
ConservativeJeff Denham has supported infrastructure projects, especially those impacting his district, and has advocated for reforms to streamline federal infrastructure project approval processes.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeJeff Denham has consistently supported increasing funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits. He has worked on improving the Department of Veterans Affairs and supporting veterans’ transition to civilian life.
Voting rights
ConservativeJeff Denham has generally supported measures aimed at ensuring voter integrity and preventing fraud, which align with conservative approaches to voting rights.