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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

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 181April 21, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 171April 21, 2026
A bill to amend title X of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4329April 21, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 21, 2026
A bill to repeal the 90/10 rule as it pertains to proprietary schools under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Bill S 4348April 21, 2026
A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief under chapter 11 that is objectively futile or in subjective bad faith a cause for dismissal of the case, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4346April 21, 2026
A resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families.
Bill SRES 680April 21, 2026
A bill to ensure responsible age assurance practices within the mobile ecosystem, particularly concerning the protection of minors, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4349April 21, 2026
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate by condemning the handling of the 2019 Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint, calling for the Department of Justice to initiate an investigation and prosecution of the matter, and declaring the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump by the House of Representatives lacks legitimacy.
Bill SRES 682April 21, 2026
A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agricultural research.
Bill S 4347April 21, 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