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Jim Turner

Jim Turner

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Jim Turner Congressional Service

Jim Turner is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. JIM served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 4 terms in congress.

Jim Turner participated in over 22 voting sessions, sponsored over 33 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 858 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Jim Turner has historically supported policies that focus on fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets, emphasizing the importance of reducing the national deficit.


Agriculture

Centrist

Turner has advocated for supporting local farmers through subsidies and grants to promote sustainable farming practices.


Immigration

Centrist

Turner supported immigration reforms that focus on strengthening border security while also providing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants under certain conditions.


Education

Liberal

Jim Turner has emphasized the need for increased federal funding in public education, advocating for equal opportunities for underserved communities.


Energy

Centrist

Turner has supported a diverse energy policy that includes both renewable energy sources and traditional fossil fuels.


Climate change

Liberal

He has recognized climate change as a critical issue, advocating for measures to reduce carbon emissions and investing in clean energy technologies.


Healthcare

Liberal

Turner has backed expanding access to affordable healthcare, showing support for reforms to enhance coverage and reduce costs.


Housing

Liberal

He has advocated for increased investment in affordable housing projects and initiatives to address housing inequality.


Transportation

Centrist

Turner supports infrastructure improvements and investments in public transportation to enhance connectivity and economic growth.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Turner prioritizes robust support for veterans, including improving healthcare services, job training programs, and mental health resources.


Voting rights

Liberal

He strongly supports measures to protect and expand voting rights, opposing laws that he views as restrictive.

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Latest Bills

To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.
Bill HR 4541August 20, 2026
Stop Insider Trading Act
Bill HR 7008August 20, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill HR 8800August 20, 2026
Main Street Capital Access Act
Bill HR 6955August 20, 2026
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill HR 8205August 20, 2026
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8595August 20, 2026
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Bill HR 8884August 20, 2026
Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Bill S 4890August 20, 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Bill HR 5334August 20, 2026
Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act
Bill S 4965August 20, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2356) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform.
Bill HRES 203January 16, 2023
Texas National Forests Improvement Act of 2000
Bill HR 4285October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 60-month limitation period on the allowance of a deduction of interest on loans for higher education expenses.
Bill HR 686January 16, 2023
Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
Bill HR 548January 16, 2023
National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002
Bill HR 5326January 16, 2023
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Act
Bill HR 510January 16, 2023