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Jim Matheson
Jim Matheson Congressional Service
Jim Matheson is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Utah. JIM served as a House Representative for the state of Utah and served a total of 7 terms in congress.
Jim Matheson participated in over 455 voting sessions, sponsored over 107 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1473 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
CentristJim Matheson has generally supported policies that promote economic stability and growth, such as tax incentives for small businesses and measures to reduce the national debt.
Agriculture
CentristHe has advocated for supporting local farmers and has supported policies that provide subsidies and insurance programs for agricultural sectors.
Immigration
CentristMatheson has supported comprehensive immigration reform, including strengthening border security and creating pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
CentristHe has favored policies that increase funding for public education and improve teacher quality, as well as supporting local control over educational standards.
Energy
CentristJim Matheson has supported an all-of-the-above energy strategy, which includes the development of renewable energy sources alongside traditional energy production.
Climate change
CentristMatheson has shown support for addressing climate change through bipartisan solutions and investing in clean energy technologies.
Healthcare
CentristHe has been in favor of improving the existing healthcare system rather than supporting sweeping reforms, and has supported bipartisan solutions to healthcare issues.
Housing
CentristJim Matheson has generally supported policies that aim to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market, including foreclosure prevention measures.
Transportation
CentristHe has backed infrastructure investments to improve transportation networks, supporting both urban and rural development projects.
Veterans affairs
CentristMatheson has advocated for improving healthcare and support services for veterans, including increased funding for the Veterans Affairs Department.
Voting rights
CentristHe has supported measures to ensure fair and accessible voting processes, with a focus on preventing voter suppression.