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Joel Hefley
Joel Hefley Congressional Service
Joel Hefley is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Colorado. JOEL served as a Senator for the state of Colorado and served a total of 1 term in congress.
Joel Hefley participated in over 36 voting sessions, sponsored over 295 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1817 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJoel Hefley generally supported conservative economic policies, emphasizing tax cuts and reducing government spending. He often voted for measures aimed at enhancing free-market principles.
Agriculture
ConservativeHefley tended to support policies favoring agricultural subsidies and aimed at benefiting farmers, reflecting a traditional conservative approach to rural economic issues.
Immigration
ConservativeHefley supported stricter immigration controls and measures to enhance border security, aligning with a conservative stance on immigration policy.
Education
ConservativeHe generally advocated for local control over education and supported measures that encouraged school choice, including charter schools and voucher programs.
Energy
ConservativeHefley typically supported policies that favored traditional energy sources such as oil and gas and was inclined to reduce regulations on the energy industry.
Climate change
ConservativeHe was skeptical of legislation that would impose strict environmental regulations aimed at combating climate change, reflecting a conservative viewpoint.
Healthcare
ConservativeHefley opposed government-run healthcare systems and supported market-based solutions to healthcare challenges.
Housing
ConservativeHe generally supported measures to reduce government involvement in the housing market, advocating for free-market solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeHefley backed policies that prioritized infrastructure development with a focus on reducing federal oversight and promoting state and local control.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe supported improving veterans' benefits and services, aligning with the general conservative support for military and veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeHefley favored measures that aimed to ensure the integrity of the voting process, such as voter ID laws, reflecting a conservative perspective.