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Jim Lightfoot
Jim Lightfoot Congressional Service
Jim Lightfoot is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Iowa. JIM served as a House Representative for the state of Iowa and served a total of 6 terms in congress.
Jim Lightfoot participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 78 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1544 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJim Lightfoot supported fiscal conservative principles, emphasizing tax cuts, reduced government spending, and deficit reduction.
Agriculture
ConservativeAs a representative from Iowa, Lightfoot advocated for policies benefiting farmers, including subsidies and trade agreements favorable to the agricultural sector.
Immigration
ConservativeLightfoot favored stricter immigration controls, supporting measures to enhance border security and limit illegal immigration.
Education
ConservativeLightfoot promoted local control of schools and supported policies that encouraged vouchers and school choice.
Energy
ConservativeHe supported increased domestic energy production, including oil drilling and coal mining, with less emphasis on renewable resources.
Climate change
ConservativeLightfoot expressed skepticism about regulatory approaches to climate change, supporting less government intervention.
Healthcare
ConservativeLightfoot opposed government-run healthcare solutions, advocating for market-based reforms and decreased regulation.
Housing
ConservativeLightfoot favored reducing federal involvement in housing and supported policies that promoted private sector solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeHe supported infrastructure development but emphasized reducing federal spending and increasing private investment.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeLightfoot supported providing adequate funding and resources for veterans, emphasizing efficiency in the Veterans Administration.
Voting rights
ConservativeLightfoot favored measures that ensured election integrity, supporting voter ID laws and other security measures.