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Jerry F. Costello

Jerry F. Costello

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Jerry F. Costello Congressional Service

Jerry F. Costello is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. JERRY served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 13 terms in congress.

Jerry F. Costello participated in over 190 voting sessions, sponsored over 75 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3248 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Jerry Costello supported policies promoting economic growth through infrastructure investment and job creation initiatives, advocating for federal funding to boost local economies.


Agriculture

Centrist

Costello advocated for agricultural subsidies and supported policies enhancing agricultural research and development, emphasizing the importance of agriculture to the economy.


Immigration

Liberal

He supported comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, while emphasizing security measures at the borders.


Education

Liberal

Costello backed increased federal investment in education, advocating for improved access to quality education and support for public schools.


Energy

Centrist

He favored an 'all of the above' energy strategy, supporting both traditional energy resources and investments in renewable energy developments.


Climate change

Liberal

Costello supported measures to address climate change, including investment in clean energy technologies and emissions reduction strategies.


Healthcare

Liberal

He was a proponent of expanding access to healthcare, supporting the Affordable Care Act and efforts to increase coverage and reduce costs.


Housing

Liberal

Costello supported federal assistance for affordable housing programs, emphasizing the need to increase homeownership and rental opportunities.


Transportation

Centrist

He advocated for significant investment in transportation infrastructure, including road, bridge, and public transit improvements to stimulate economic development.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Costello prioritized veterans' healthcare and benefits, supporting legislation to improve services and support for military veterans and their families.


Voting rights

Liberal

He supported measures to protect and expand voting rights, advocating for reforms to ensure greater access to the electoral process.

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Latest Bills

To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.
Bill HR 4541August 20, 2026
Stop Insider Trading Act
Bill HR 7008August 20, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill HR 8800August 20, 2026
Main Street Capital Access Act
Bill HR 6955August 20, 2026
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill HR 8205August 20, 2026
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8595August 20, 2026
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Bill HR 8884August 20, 2026
Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Bill S 4890August 20, 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Bill HR 5334August 20, 2026
Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act
Bill S 4965August 20, 2026
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Illinois certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to be used as an historic and interpretive site along the trail.
Bill HR 2737October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Death Tax Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 8January 17, 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 60-month limitation period on the allowance of a deduction of interest on loans for higher education expenses.
Bill HR 686January 16, 2023
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2001
Bill HR 665January 16, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023