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Jim Matheson

Jim Matheson

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

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

Centrist

Jim 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

Centrist

He has advocated for supporting local farmers and has supported policies that provide subsidies and insurance programs for agricultural sectors.


Immigration

Centrist

Matheson has supported comprehensive immigration reform, including strengthening border security and creating pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Centrist

He has favored policies that increase funding for public education and improve teacher quality, as well as supporting local control over educational standards.


Energy

Centrist

Jim Matheson has supported an all-of-the-above energy strategy, which includes the development of renewable energy sources alongside traditional energy production.


Climate change

Centrist

Matheson has shown support for addressing climate change through bipartisan solutions and investing in clean energy technologies.


Healthcare

Centrist

He has been in favor of improving the existing healthcare system rather than supporting sweeping reforms, and has supported bipartisan solutions to healthcare issues.


Housing

Centrist

Jim Matheson has generally supported policies that aim to help homeowners and stabilize the housing market, including foreclosure prevention measures.


Transportation

Centrist

He has backed infrastructure investments to improve transportation networks, supporting both urban and rural development projects.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Matheson has advocated for improving healthcare and support services for veterans, including increased funding for the Veterans Affairs Department.


Voting rights

Centrist

He has supported measures to ensure fair and accessible voting processes, with a focus on preventing voter suppression.

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Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill S 3985March 11, 2026
A bill to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4007March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4042March 11, 2026
Wakefield Act of 2014
Bill HR 4290March 14, 2024
To clarify authority granted under the Act entitled "An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes".
Bill HR 4027March 14, 2024
Marriage Penalty Relief Act
Bill HR 1190January 17, 2023
ABLE Act of 2014
Bill HR 647March 14, 2024
Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014
Bill HR 594March 14, 2024
Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013
Bill HR 588March 14, 2024
To amend the Federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to reflect the service of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Bill HR 5441March 14, 2024
Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014
Bill HR 5078March 14, 2024