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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

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 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