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John W. Cox Jr.

John W. Cox Jr.

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

John W. Cox Jr. Congressional Service

John W. Cox Jr. is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. JOHN served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 1 term in congress.

John W. Cox Jr. participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored 2 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 179 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

John Cox supports reducing personal and corporate taxes, emphasizing the need for a favorable business environment to spur economic growth.


Agriculture

Conservative

John Cox advocates for fewer regulations on farmers and supports policies that promote agricultural productivity and market access.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

John Cox supports stricter immigration controls, including stronger border security and enforcement of existing laws to reduce illegal immigration.


Education

Conservative

John Cox emphasizes school choice and supports charter schools as a means to improve educational outcomes and parental control over education.


Energy

Conservative

John Cox advocates for expanding domestic energy production, including the use of fossil fuels, to ensure energy independence and lower costs.


Climate change

Conservative

John Cox has expressed skepticism about stringent climate regulations and prioritizes economic impacts over reduction targets.


Healthcare

Conservative

John Cox opposes government-run healthcare solutions and supports market-based reforms to increase competition and reduce costs.


Housing

Conservative

John Cox advocates for reducing government regulations to increase housing supply and lower housing costs.


Transportation

Conservative

John Cox supports infrastructure improvements through public-private partnerships and prioritizes cost-effective solutions.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

John Cox emphasizes improving veterans' access to healthcare and benefits, advocating for efficient VA services.


Voting rights

Conservative

John Cox supports measures to ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws to prevent fraud.

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Latest Bills

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33June 4, 2026