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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 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain investment credit rules with respect to nuclear facilities.
Bill HR 8482April 29, 2026
Small Business Tax Cut Act
Bill HR 8415April 29, 2026
A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon.
Bill SRES 683April 29, 2026
Condemning the politically motivated attack on April 25, 2026, at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and denouncing political violence.
Bill HRES 1216April 29, 2026
Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act
Bill HR 8491April 29, 2026
Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026
Bill HR 8408April 29, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing financing to persons with seriously delinquent tax debt.
Bill S 4308April 29, 2026
Expressing support for the citizens of the United Kingdom as they continue to face assaults on their rights to free speech and freedom of expression.
Bill HRES 1217April 29, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 91April 29, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 89April 29, 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