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John A. Boehner
John A. Boehner Congressional Service
John A. Boehner is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Ohio. JOHN served as a House Representative for the state of Ohio and served a total of 16 terms in congress.
John A. Boehner participated in over 76 voting sessions, sponsored over 158 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1725 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJohn Boehner supported tax cuts and reduction in government spending. He advocated for policies that would stimulate business growth and job creation through free-market mechanisms.
Agriculture
ConservativeBoehner generally supported agricultural interests, advocating for reduced regulations on farmers and supporting subsidies and aid programs that benefit the agricultural sector.
Immigration
ConservativeBoehner supported stronger border security and enforcement of immigration laws. He opposed amnesty for undocumented immigrants but was open to discussing comprehensive immigration reforms.
Education
ConservativeBoehner supported school choice initiatives, including charter schools and voucher programs, emphasizing the importance of local control over education as opposed to federal oversight.
Energy
ConservativeHe favored expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas exploration, and reducing regulatory barriers to energy development. He was generally supportive of an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy.
Climate change
ConservativeBoehner often expressed skepticism about regulations addressing climate change, opposing measures like cap-and-trade, and advocating for more industry-friendly environmental policies.
Healthcare
ConservativeBoehner was a strong opponent of the Affordable Care Act, often calling for its repeal and replacement with market-based healthcare solutions.
Housing
ConservativeBoehner supported measures to reduce government influence in the housing market, advocating for the privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Transportation
ConservativeHe generally supported infrastructure spending but prioritized reducing spending on high-speed rail and focused on cost-effective, efficient transportation solutions.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeBoehner supported increasing funding for veterans' healthcare and improving access to services for veterans, advocating for responsible oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Voting rights
ConservativeHe supported voter ID laws and measures that were aimed at ensuring the integrity of the electoral process, focusing more on preventing voter fraud.