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Jeff Fortenberry

Jeff Fortenberry

1/3/2023, 8:38 PM

Jeff Fortenberry Congressional Service

Jeff Fortenberry is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Nebraska. Jeff served as a House Representative for the state of Nebraska and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

Jeff Fortenberry participated in over 623 voting sessions, sponsored over 173 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1725 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Jeff Fortenberry generally advocates for free-market solutions, tax cuts, and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses. He supports policies that encourage job growth and economic expansion.


Agriculture

Conservative

Fortenberry supports agricultural policies that benefit local farmers and rural communities, including subsidies and initiatives for sustainable farming practices.


Immigration

Conservative

He favors strengthened border security, including the construction of a border wall, and generally opposes policies that would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

Fortenberry supports school choice and local control over education, advocating for policies that allow parents to choose private or charter schools for their children.


Energy

Conservative

He supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including the continuation of fossil fuel development alongside investments in renewable energy.


Climate change

Conservative

Fortenberry acknowledges climate change but focuses on market-based solutions and technological innovation as primary methods for addressing environmental issues.


Healthcare

Conservative

He opposes the Affordable Care Act and supports healthcare reforms that prioritize market-driven solutions and state-level control.


Housing

Conservative

Fortenberry promotes initiatives to increase affordable housing through private sector involvement and reducing regulatory barriers.


Transportation

Conservative

Supports infrastructure investments that enhance transportation efficiency and connectivity, with a focus on leveraging private investment.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Advocates for increased funding and resources for veterans, emphasizing improvements in healthcare and job opportunities for returning servicemembers.


Voting rights

Conservative

Fortenberry supports measures aimed at securing the electoral process, including voter ID laws and restrictions on mail-in voting.

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Latest Bills

RISE Act
Bill S 3589August 14, 2026
Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Bill S 2542August 14, 2026
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Bill S 4505August 14, 2026
A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Bill S 2677August 14, 2026
USMMA Athletics Act of 2026
Bill S 3266August 13, 2026
Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act
Bill S 434August 13, 2026
Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act
Bill S 4850August 13, 2026
Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
Bill S 3897August 13, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill S 4784August 13, 2026
Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
Bill S 1516August 13, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security should deny admission or parole into the United States for, former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 621December 31, 2022
To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 810March 9, 2023
America’s National Museum of the Cold World War Act of 2021
Bill HR 5447December 31, 2022
Care for Her Act
Bill HR 5163December 30, 2022
Matt’s Act
Bill HR 4813December 31, 2022
Expressing support for the designation of February 19 through February 26, 2022, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (referred to in this resolution as "FFA") Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine, The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.
Bill HRES 932December 30, 2022
Recognizing the importance of broadband in rural areas throughout the United States and the critical need to invest in broadband expansion in an increasingly connected and digitally dependent world.
Bill HRES 885December 30, 2022
Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.
Bill HRES 881December 30, 2022
Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2022 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
Bill HRES 878December 30, 2022
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.
Bill HRES 832December 30, 2022