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Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis Congressional Service
Jerry Lewis is a retired United States Congressman for the state of California. JERRY served as a House Representative for the state of California and served a total of 15 terms in congress.
Jerry Lewis participated in over 190 voting sessions, sponsored over 157 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2919 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJerry Lewis generally supported pro-business policies, focusing on tax cuts and reducing government regulation to encourage economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeLewis supported agriculture policies that favored subsidies and support programs for American farmers, emphasizing the importance of the agricultural sector.
Immigration
ConservativeJerry Lewis favored strict immigration controls and supported measures to enhance border security and enforce existing immigration laws.
Education
ConservativeLewis backed education policies that included school choice and local control over educational decisions, often supporting federal funding for education with accountability measures.
Energy
ConservativeHe advocated for a diversified energy policy, supporting both traditional energy development like oil and gas and the exploration of alternative energy sources.
Climate change
ConservativeJerry Lewis expressed skepticism about some climate change policies that he viewed as potentially harmful to economic growth, favoring voluntary actions over mandates.
Healthcare
ConservativeLewis opposed government-run healthcare systems and supported free-market solutions, promoting reforms to reduce costs and increase competition.
Housing
ConservativeJerry Lewis supported initiatives to increase home ownership through tax incentives and reduced regulations in the housing market.
Transportation
ConservativeHe advocated for investments in infrastructure, supporting federal funding for highways and public transportation systems to improve efficiency.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeLewis consistently supported measures to improve veterans' benefits, including healthcare and education, emphasizing the importance of supporting veterans' transitions to civilian life.
Voting rights
ConservativeLewis supported measures to ensure the integrity of elections, including voter ID laws and stricter regulations on voter registration.