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Joe Barton

Joe Barton

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Joe Barton Congressional Service

Joe Barton is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. JOE served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 17 terms in congress.

Joe Barton participated in over 509 voting sessions, sponsored over 224 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2811 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Joe Barton has generally supported policies aimed at reducing government regulation and promoting free-market principles. He has often advocated for tax cuts and fiscal conservatism.


Agriculture

Conservative

Joe Barton has supported measures that benefit the agricultural industry, including subsidies and regulatory relief, aiming to support farmers and agribusinesses.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

Joe Barton supported stricter immigration policies, including increased border security and opposition to amnesty for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

Joe Barton typically favored local control over education and supported school choice initiatives, including charter schools and voucher programs.


Energy

Extremely conservative

Joe Barton was known for supporting the fossil fuel industry, advocating for oil and gas drilling, and opposing restrictive environmental regulations on energy production.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

Joe Barton often questioned the scientific consensus on climate change and opposed federal regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions.


Healthcare

Conservative

Joe Barton opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported repealing or defunding it, favoring market-based healthcare solutions.


Housing

Conservative

Joe Barton has generally advocated for reducing government intervention in the housing market and promoting private sector solutions.


Transportation

Conservative

Joe Barton supported infrastructure development but often emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility and budgetary constraints on spending.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Joe Barton advocated for improved services and healthcare for veterans, supporting increased funding for veterans' benefits and programs.


Voting rights

Conservative

Joe Barton supported measures seen as enhancing voter integrity, such as voter ID laws, often opposing efforts to expand voting access through federal mandates.

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Latest Bills

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
Bill HJRES 1September 5, 2026
Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026
Bill HR 7945September 5, 2026
To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8454September 5, 2026
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Bill HR 8658September 4, 2026
Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025
Bill HR 741September 4, 2026
Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
Bill HR 6021September 4, 2026
Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
Bill HR 726September 4, 2026
Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026
Bill HR 9722September 4, 2026
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Bill HR 6500September 4, 2026
Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025
Bill S 2732September 4, 2026
To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Bill HR 702January 11, 2023
To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.
Bill HR 666January 11, 2023
To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase accountability at the National Institutes of Health.
Bill HR 2421January 11, 2023
To reduce administrative burdens on researchers.
Bill HR 2420January 11, 2023
To amend the Public Health Services Act to reauthorize funding for the National Institutes of Health.
Bill HR 2419January 11, 2023
State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 2015
Bill HR 622January 11, 2023
21st Century Cures Act
Bill HR 6January 11, 2023
Expanding Seniors Receiving Dialysis Choice Act of 2016
Bill HR 5659January 11, 2023
Healthcare Tax Relief and Mandate Repeal Act
Bill HR 519January 11, 2023
Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015
Bill HR 399January 11, 2023