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Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh Congressional Service
Joe Walsh is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. Joe served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 1 term in congress.
Joe Walsh participated in over 123 voting sessions, sponsored over 17 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 259 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJoe Walsh is known for advocating fiscal conservatism, emphasizing tax cuts, reducing government spending, and deregulation to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeJoe Walsh supports reducing government interference in agriculture, promoting free-market solutions to support farmers.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeHe has supported stricter immigration policies, advocating for stronger border security and enforcement of immigration laws.
Education
ConservativeWalsh has favored policies aimed at increasing school choice through vouchers and charter schools, and reducing federal involvement in education.
Energy
ConservativeHe has supported increasing domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and reducing regulations on the energy industry.
Climate change
ConservativeJoe Walsh has expressed skepticism about climate change regulations and generally opposed policies that limit carbon emissions.
Healthcare
ConservativeWalsh has been a strong opponent of the Affordable Care Act and advocates for market-based healthcare reforms.
Housing
ConservativeHis stance focuses on reducing government intervention in the housing market and promoting private sector solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeHe generally supports reduced federal spending on transportation, favoring privatization and state-level solutions.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeWalsh has emphasized the importance of reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve services for veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeWalsh has supported measures aimed at ensuring the integrity of elections, including voter ID laws.