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.

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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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Jerry F. Costello's Latest Votes

Congress 112 Vote 656 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
PassedJanuary 1, 2013
Congress 112 Vote 648 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedDecember 20, 2012
Congress 112 Vote 638 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedDecember 19, 2012
Congress 112 Vote 630 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment
PassedDecember 18, 2012
Congress 112 Vote 628 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedDecember 17, 2012

Latest Bills

Stop Raising Prices on Food Act
Bill HR 2842April 26, 2025
Protecting Medical Research Funding Act
Bill HR 2855April 26, 2025
Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025
Bill HR 2850April 26, 2025
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Bill HR 2840April 26, 2025
Reconciliation in Place Names Act
Bill HR 2843April 26, 2025
Great Lakes and National Weather Service Funding Protection Act
Bill HR 2856April 26, 2025
Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act
Bill HR 2852April 26, 2025
Drain the Swamp Act
Bill HR 2857April 26, 2025
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025
Bill HR 2848April 26, 2025
Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act
Bill HR 2844April 26, 2025
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