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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

Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
Bill HR 7537March 9, 2026
Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
Bill S 3829March 9, 2026
James T. Woods Act
Bill HR 6719March 9, 2026
Stop ICE Election Militarization Act
Bill HR 7621March 9, 2026
To direct the Architect of the Capitol to install an adult changing room in the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center.
Bill HR 7614March 9, 2026
MTS CYBER Act of 2026
Bill HR 7625March 9, 2026
Local Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026
Bill HR 7648March 9, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System relating to "Revisions to the Large Financial Institution Rating System and Framework for the Supervision of Insurance Organizations".
Bill SJRES 111March 9, 2026
Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
Bill S 3977March 9, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Regulatory Capital Rule: Modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies and Their Subsidiary Depository Institutions; Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt Requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies".
Bill SJRES 110March 9, 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