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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 amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 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