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Jim Kolbe
Jim Kolbe Congressional Service
Jim Kolbe is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Arizona. JIM served as a House Representative for the state of Arizona and served a total of 11 terms in congress.
Jim Kolbe participated in over 36 voting sessions, sponsored over 181 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2205 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJim Kolbe generally supported free-market policies and advocated for fiscal conservatism, focusing on budgetary restraint and reducing taxes.
Agriculture
ConservativeJim Kolbe backed support for agricultural trade and sought to reduce subsidies while promoting free trade agreements to benefit the agricultural sector.
Immigration
CentristJim Kolbe supported comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to legal status for undocumented immigrants while also strengthening border security.
Education
ConservativeJim Kolbe supported education reform including accountability measures for schools and favored school choice options, such as vouchers.
Energy
CentristJim Kolbe supported a diverse energy policy including the expansion of renewable resources alongside traditional energy development.
Climate change
CentristJim Kolbe acknowledged climate change and supported policies that balanced economic growth with environmental protection.
Healthcare
ConservativeJim Kolbe favored market-based healthcare solutions and supported reforms to reduce costs and increase access to private insurance options.
Housing
ConservativeJim Kolbe focused on market-driven solutions for housing affordability, advocating for reduced regulation to increase housing supply.
Transportation
ConservativeJim Kolbe supported infrastructure improvements and maintained a focus on efficient government spending in transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
CentristJim Kolbe generally advocated for increased funding and resources for veterans' healthcare and benefits, along with streamlined services.
Voting rights
CentristJim Kolbe supported measures to protect voting rights while emphasizing the importance of integrity and anti-fraud measures in the electoral process.