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John Cooksey
John Cooksey Congressional Service
John Cooksey is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Louisiana. JOHN served as a House Representative for the state of Louisiana and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
John Cooksey participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 11 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 663 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJohn Cooksey supported tax cuts and reducing government spending, aligning with fiscally conservative policies that favor a free-market approach.
Agriculture
ConservativeJohn Cooksey advocated for policies that supported farmers in his district, focusing on subsidies and aid to maintain agricultural productivity.
Immigration
ConservativeJohn Cooksey favored stricter immigration controls and policies oriented towards reducing illegal immigration.
Education
ConservativeJohn Cooksey supported initiatives that increased accountability in schools and promoted school choice, including charter schools.
Energy
ConservativeJohn Cooksey supported policies promoting traditional energy sources such as oil and gas exploration to ensure energy independence.
Climate change
ConservativeJohn Cooksey had a limited record on climate change, generally favoring policies that did not heavily regulate emissions from businesses.
Healthcare
ConservativeJohn Cooksey advocated for reducing government involvement in healthcare, emphasizing market-based solutions.
Housing
ConservativeJohn Cooksey's policies on housing focused on reducing regulatory burdens to increase housing development and affordability.
Transportation
ConservativeJohn Cooksey supported infrastructure development but prioritized projects that aligned with fiscal responsibility and limited government spending.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeJohn Cooksey supported increasing funding and resources for veterans, emphasizing improved healthcare and benefits.
Voting rights
ConservativeJohn Cooksey's stance favored measures to enhance election security, supporting voter ID laws and similar policies.