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John E. Sweeney

John E. Sweeney

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

John E. Sweeney Congressional Service

John E. Sweeney is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New York. JOHN served as a House Representative for the state of New York and served a total of 4 terms in congress.

John E. Sweeney participated in over 36 voting sessions, sponsored over 134 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 869 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

John Sweeney has generally supported policies that favor tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate economic growth. He has advocated for reducing government intervention in the market.


Agriculture

Conservative

John Sweeney has backed subsidies and support programs for farmers, emphasizing the importance of the agricultural sector to the national economy and advocating for protection against foreign competition.


Immigration

Conservative

Sweeney has supported stricter immigration controls and policies designed to secure the borders, prioritizing legal immigration and enforcement of existing laws.


Education

Conservative

Sweeney has shown support for school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools, and has advocated for reduced federal involvement in local education systems.


Energy

Conservative

John Sweeney has supported increased domestic energy production, including oil, natural gas, and coal, while opposing excessive regulatory restrictions on energy industries.


Climate change

Conservative

Sweeney has expressed skepticism about the severity of human impact on climate change, often opposing aggressive regulatory measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions.


Healthcare

Conservative

Sweeney has advocated for market-based solutions to healthcare, including expanding health savings accounts and reducing government involvement in healthcare provision.


Housing

Conservative

He has supported policies aimed at reducing regulatory barriers to housing development and promoting homeownership through tax incentives.


Transportation

Conservative

Sweeney has favored maintaining and improving infrastructure through public-private partnerships, focusing on efficient use of federal funds.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Sweeney has consistently supported increasing funding and resources for veterans' healthcare and benefits, advocating for improved services and accountability within the VA system.


Voting rights

Conservative

He has advocated for measures such as voter ID laws, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of the electoral process.

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Latest Bills

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Bill HR 6500August 18, 2026
Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act
Bill S 1735August 18, 2026
Chiricahua National Park Act
Bill S 3715August 18, 2026
To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand".
Bill HR 8121August 18, 2026
Parents Opt-in Protection Act
Bill HR 4986August 18, 2026
College Transparency Act
Bill S 2511August 18, 2026
Ratepayer Protection Act
Bill HR 9340August 18, 2026
RISE Act
Bill S 3589August 14, 2026
Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Bill S 2542August 14, 2026
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Bill S 4505August 14, 2026
Child Care Tax Credit Reform Act of 2001
Bill HR 206January 16, 2023
National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2001
Bill HR 203January 16, 2023
Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act
Bill HR 658October 3, 2024
National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2000
Bill HR 4946October 3, 2024
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the Clean Lakes Program.
Bill HR 2328October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Death Tax Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 8January 17, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023
Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 6January 17, 2023