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Joe Barton
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
ConservativeJoe 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
ConservativeJoe Barton has supported measures that benefit the agricultural industry, including subsidies and regulatory relief, aiming to support farmers and agribusinesses.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeJoe Barton supported stricter immigration policies, including increased border security and opposition to amnesty for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeJoe Barton typically favored local control over education and supported school choice initiatives, including charter schools and voucher programs.
Energy
Extremely conservativeJoe 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 conservativeJoe Barton often questioned the scientific consensus on climate change and opposed federal regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Healthcare
ConservativeJoe Barton opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported repealing or defunding it, favoring market-based healthcare solutions.
Housing
ConservativeJoe Barton has generally advocated for reducing government intervention in the housing market and promoting private sector solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeJoe Barton supported infrastructure development but often emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility and budgetary constraints on spending.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeJoe Barton advocated for improved services and healthcare for veterans, supporting increased funding for veterans' benefits and programs.
Voting rights
ConservativeJoe Barton supported measures seen as enhancing voter integrity, such as voter ID laws, often opposing efforts to expand voting access through federal mandates.